Ohio Administrative Code|Rule 3701-62-04 | Do-not-resuscitate identification.

                                                
(A) The following items are approved as
		  DNR identification:
(1) A do-not-resuscitate
			 order documented on the state of Ohio DNR order form depicted in appendix A to
			 this rule. This form may be reproduced as needed;
(2) A copy of an
			 individual's living will declaration that includes language that
			 authorizes the withholding or withdrawal of CPR that has not been revoked
			 pursuant to section 2133.04 of the Revised Code and that the declaration has
			 become operative in accordance with section 2133.03 of the Revised
			 Code;
(3) A transparent
			 hospital-type bracelet with an insert containing the logo and the
			 individual's identifying information as depicted in appendix B to this
			 rule;
(4) A necklace bearing
			 both the logo depicted in appendix C to this rule and the person's name.
			 If the person is a "DNR Comfort Care - Arrest" patient as specified
			 in rule 3701-62-05 of the Administrative Code, the necklace shall also include
			 the word "arrest";
(5) A bracelet bearing
			 both the logo depicted in appendix C to this rule and the person's name.
			 If the person is a "DNR Comfort Care - Arrest" patient as specified
			 in rule 3701-62-05 of the Administrative Code, the bracelet shall also include
			 the word "arrest";
(6) A wallet card bearing
			 the logo and the individual's identifying information as depicted in
			 appendix D to this rule. This card may be reproduced as needed;
			 and
(7) A printed form of a
			 living will declaration sold or otherwise distributed in accordance with
			 section 2133.07 of the Revised Code, if the declarant specifies on the form
			 that the declarant wishes to use it as DNR identification.
(B) A person is eligible to obtain DNR
		  identification if either of the following circumstances exist:
(1) The person has
			 executed a living will declaration that authorizes the withholding or
			 withdrawal of CPR and that has not been revoked pursuant to section 2133.04 of
			 the Revised Code, and the declaration has become operative in accordance with
			 section 2133.03 of the Revised Code; or
(2) The person's
			 authorized health care provider, has issued a current do-not-resuscitate order,
			 in accordance with the do-not-resuscitate protocol specified in rule 3701-62-05
			 of the Administrative Code, for that person, and has documented the grounds for
			 the order in that person's medical record. The do-not-resuscitate order
			 itself, or copies of that order, may be used as DNR identification if it is
			 documented on the form depicted in appendix A to this rule.
(C) A person may obtain DNR
		  identification in the following manner:
(1) In the case of the
			 form specified in paragraph (A)(1) of this rule, by obtaining a copy of the
			 form from a physician, APRN, PA, or health care facility and completing the
			 form in conjunction with the person's authorized health care
			 provider.
(2) In the case of the
			 wallet card specified in paragraph (A)(6) of this rule, by doing both of the
			 following:
(a) Obtaining both the DNR order form specified in paragraph
				(A)(1) of this rule and the wallet card from a physician, APRN, PA, or health
				care facility; and
(b) Completing both the DNR order form and card in conjunction
				with the person's authorized health care provider.
(3) In the case of the
			 hospital-type bracelet specified in paragraph (A)(3) of this rule, by doing
			 both of the following:
(a) Obtaining a DNR order from the person's authorized
				health care provider; and
(b) Acquiring a bracelet containing a completed insert bearing
				the logo and identifying information from an authorized health care provider,
				health care facility, or pharmacy. The physician, authorized health care
				provider, facility, or pharmacy shall not issue a bracelet to the person unless
				the person presents a DNR order form.
(4) In the case of the
			 necklace specified in paragraph (A)(4) of this rule and the bracelet specified
			 in paragraph (A)(5) of this rule, by doing both of the following:
(a) Obtaining a DNR order from the person'sauthorized health
				care provider; and
(b) Acquiring a necklace or bracelet bearing both the logo
				depicted in appendix C to this rule and the person's name, from a person
				or government entity that manufactures or distributes it. The order for the
				necklace or bracelet shall be accompanied by a copy of the DNR order
				form.
(5) In the case of a
			 living will declaration form specified in paragraph (A)(7) of this rule, by
			 obtaining and completing the form in the manner required by sections 2133.01 to
			 2133.15 of the Revised Code and specifying on the form that the declarant
			 wishes to use it as DNR identification. If the declarant wishes to be a
			 "DNR Comfort Care - Arrest" patient, as specified in rule 3701-62-05
			 of the Administrative Code, the declarant shall include a statement in the
			 living will declaration that in the event of a cardiac arrest or a respiratory
			 arrest, the declarant is not to receive CPR.
(D) A do-not-resuscitate order documented
		  on the DNR order form depicted in appendix A to this rule shall not be altered
		  or modified in any way, including not being written upon to provide
		  instructions or directions for the individual's care. Any medical orders,
		  instructions, or information, other than those required elements of the form
		  itself, that are written on an authorized do-not-resuscitate order form are not
		  transportable and are not provided protections or immunities under this
		  chapter.

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