Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449A.548

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 449A.548 - Board to prescribe standardized POLST form; requirements

The Board shall prescribe a standardized Provider Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment form, commonly known as a POLST form, which:

1. Is uniquely identifiable and has a uniform color;
2. Provides a means by which to indicate whether the patient has made an anatomical gift pursuant to NRS 451.500 to 451.598, inclusive;
3. Gives direction to a provider of health care or health care facility regarding the use of emergency care and life-sustaining treatment;
4. Is intended to be honored by any provider of health care who treats the patient in any health-care setting, including, without limitation, the patient's residence, a health care facility or the scene of a medical emergency; and
5. Includes such other features and information as the Board may deem advisable.

NRS 449A.548

Added to NRS by 2013, 2285; A 2017, 456, 1762
(Added to NRS by 2013, Ch. 417, § 15; A 2017, Ch. 104, § 8, 2017, Ch. 318, § 54) - (Substituted in revision for NRS 449.694)