1. (a) An organization that distributes "Do Not Resuscitate" identifiers, as defined by K.S.A. 65-4941 and amendments, may be certified by the board if the organization:

   1. (1) applies to the board for certification upon a form approved by the administrator;
   2. (2) has been in operation for at least five years as a distributor of DNR identifiers;
   3. (3) establishes exclusive title to the design or logo of the DNR identifier;
   4. (4) maintains a 24-hour, toll-free, staffed telephone line to verify the identity of a patient in possession of a DNR identifier;
   5. (5) agrees to distribute DNR identifiers that are inscribed with the letters "DNR" or "Do Not Resuscitate," the patient's name, a patient identification number, and the toll-free telephone number of the organization issuing the DNR identifier; and
   6. (6) agrees to distribute the DNR identifier only upon receiving a copy of a properly executed DNR directive in substantially the same form as required by K.S.A. 65-4942 and amendments.

(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 1995 Supp. 65-4946; effective Jan. 31, 1997.)