Current through P.L. 171-2024
Section 16-36-5-17 - Identification devices(a) The emergency medical services commission shall develop an out of hospital DNR identification device that must be:(1) a necklace or bracelet; and(2) inscribed with: (A) the declarant's name;(B) the declarant's date of birth; and(C) the words "Do Not Resuscitate".(b) An out of hospital DNR identification device may be created for a declarant only after an out of hospital DNR declaration and order has been executed by a declarant and an attending physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant.(c) The device developed under subsection (a) is not a substitute for the out of hospital DNR declaration and order.Amended by P.L. 50-2021,SEC. 54, eff. 7/1/2021.As added by P.L. 148-1999, SEC.12.