- (1) The patient or surrogate or guardian decision maker and a medical health care provider, including an MD, DO, PA, or APRN, shall sign the OLST for the OLST to be valid.
- (2) For pediatric patients, two different medical health care providers shall sign the OLST to make the OLST valid.
- (3) Electronic signatures are acceptable for OLST forms.
- (4) In the event the surrogate or guardian decision maker cannot sign in-person or electronically, a verbal signature may be noted if confirmed by two medical professionals caring for the patient.
- (5) Photocopies and faxes of signed OLST forms are legal and valid.
KEY: POLST, do not resuscitate, DNR, Life with Dignity Order, order for life-sustaining treatment
Date of Last Change: May 7, 2026
Notice of Continuation: January 24, 2022
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-2-202; 26B-2-802