Code of Massachusetts Regulations
110 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Title 110 CMR 11.00 - Medical Authorizations
Section 11.12 - No Code Orders
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) "No code" order means a medical order regarding a terminally ill patient directing a hospital and its staff not to use heroic medical efforts in the event of cardiac or respiratory failure. Heroic medical efforts include invasive and traumatic life-saving techniques such as intracardial medication, intracardial massage and electric shock treatment. No code orders include "do not resuscitate" orders or orders stated in different language attempting to accomplish substantially the same result as a "no code" order. See Custody of a Minor, 385 Mass. 697, 434 N.E.2d 601 (1982).
(2) No Consent by Department. Department staff shall not consent to the entry of a "no code" order for any ward or child in its care or custody. See Custody of a Minor, 434 N.E.2d 601 (1982).
(3) Consent by Parents.