- (1) An OLST is fully transferable among any licensed health care facility.
- (2) Any health care provider assuming an individual's care at the receiving licensed health care facility shall read the individual's OLST.
- (3) The receiving health care provider shall have policies and procedures to address any circumstance under which the health care provider will not follow the instructions contained in the OLST.
(4)(a) A licensee that discharges a resident, shall provide a copy of the resident's OLST to the individual upon discharge.
- (b) If the individual lacks the capacity to make health care decisions, as defined in Section 75A-9-103, the licensee shall also provide a copy to the individual's surrogate or guardian.
- (5) A licensee that transfers an individual with an OLST to another licensed health care facility shall provide a copy of the OLST to the receiving facility.
- (6) A licensee shall allow an individual to complete, amend, or revoke an OLST at any time upon request.
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