Bill > H3495

This bill aims to establish standardized procedures and protections around do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders in Massachusetts. It defines key terms such as "authorized representative," "cardiopulmonary resuscitation," and "do-not-resuscitate order." The bill requires the Department of Public Health to provide a standardized medical form for patients, their authorized representatives, or their parents/guardians to consent to a DNR order, which must be verified by a licensed medical professional and recorded in the patient's electronic medical record. It prohibits healthcare providers from performing CPR on a patient with a valid DNR order, unless the patient consents during the emergency. The bill also directs healthcare facilities to adopt policies to ensure providers are aware of patients with DNR orders, and grants the Department of Public Health the authority to enforce penalties for violations.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3495