Alabama Administrative Code
Title 420 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
Chapter 420-2-1 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Section 420-2-1-.04 - Portable Physician Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) And Pediatric Palliative And End Of Life (PPEL) Care Orders

Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 420-2-1-.04
Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024

EMSP are authorized to follow Portable Physician DNAR and PPEL Care Orders that are available, known to them, and executed in accordance with Rules 420-5-19-.02 and -.03. In honoring such orders, EMSP shall not withhold comfort care, such as I.V. fluids, oxygen, suction, control of bleeding, administration of pain medication, and the provision of palliative and supportive care. In no event shall an EMSP honor such orders for any patient who is able to, and does express to such personnel the desire to be provided resuscitative measures.

Rule 420-2-1-.17 was repealed as per certification Filed March 20, 2001; effective April 24, 2001. As a result of this Rule 420-2-1-.20 was renumbered to 420-2-1-.19. Rule .19 was renumbered to .31 as per certification filed April 20, 2011; effective May 25, 2011. Rule 420-2-1-.31 was renumbered 420-2-1-.04 as per certification Filed February 20, 2019; effective April 7, 2019.

Authors: William Crawford, M.D.; Jamie Gray

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-18-1, et seq.

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