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IN HB1119
Bill
Status
3/13/2018
Primary Sponsor
Cindy Kirchhofer
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AI Summary
HEA 1119 Summary
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Expands the definition of "cardiopulmonary resuscitation" (CPR) to apply to both do not resuscitate declarations and physician order for scope of treatment (POST) forms, effective July 1, 2018.
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Adds licensed dentists, home health aides, and physician assistants to the definition of "health care provider" for purposes of POST forms.
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Establishes a priority order for health care consent for incapacitated adults, from judicially appointed guardians down to religious superiors, with exceptions for spouses who are legally separated or have pending divorce proceedings, individuals subject to protective orders, and those facing criminal charges where the patient was the alleged victim.
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Requires health care providers to make reasonable inquiry to locate individuals able to provide health care consent when a patient is incapacitated, including examining medical records and personal effects, and attempting telephone contact with high-priority individuals.
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Allows physician orders for scope of treatment documents executed in other states to be honored if executed on state-prepared forms and signed by a qualified person and licensed health care provider.
Legislative Description
Physician order for scope of treatment and consent. Provides that the definition of "cardiopulmonary resuscitation" (CPR) that applies to a do not resuscitate declaration also applies to a physician order for scope of treatment (POST) form. Adds licensed dentists, home health aides, and physician assistants to the definition of "health care provider" for purposes of a POST form. Establishes a priority order for who may provide consent if an adult is incapable of providing consent to health care. Provides exceptions to the priority order. Provides that if the individuals at the same priority level disagree as to the health care
Last Action
Public Law 67
3/13/2018