DNR Rules & Regulations

You have likely heard of a DNR, but what is it?

A do not resuscitate (DNR) order states that you do not want healthcare providers to perform CPR in case you go into cardiac arrest. CPR and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) will be withheld if you have a valid written “DNR” order on you (Note: the written and physician signed order must be present). Some doctors won’t perform chest compressions but will provide advanced care such as mechanical ventilation.

DNR orders must come from a physician. If you’d like CPR to be withheld; you (or a health care power of attorney) need to talk to your doctor for a written order.

Paramedics and EMT’s are usually allowed to follow a written DNR request, though each state has different rules, and there can be different municipalities within them. Many states have standardized legal forms for DNR orders. If you don’t have a form in that state, your wishes may not be honored.

StickyJ Medical ID is an authorized provider of DNR jewelry.

Persons requesting DNR jewelry should first complete a DNR Order Form, which must be signed by their physician.

State Rules

If you live in Virginia, the words “Virginia-Do Not Resuscitate” must be engraved on your medical alert jewelry. You also need your name, doctors name and phone number, and the date the DNR form was issued.

Once you’ve executed a DNR Order with your physician, you can place your order with us. You must send us a copy of the OOH DNR Order signed by your physician.

Alabama
Do Not Attempt Resuscitation Order

Alaska
Comfort One Program

Arizona
Life Care Planning FAQs

Arkansas
Rules and Regulations for DNR

California
DNR and Physician Orders

Colorado
DNR Directives

Connecticut
DNR Orders

Delaware
Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment

Florida
Do Not Resuscitate Order

Georgia
DNR Order

Hawaii
CCO and DNR Information

Idaho
POST Patient FAQs

Illinois
Advance Directives and DNR Orders

Indiana
Out of Hospital Do Not Resuscitate Declarations

Iowa
Out of Hospital DNR

Kansas
Advance Directives Information and DNR Form

Kentucky
End-of-Life Care Information

Louisiana
Declarations for Life-Sustaining Procedures

Maine
Comfort Care/DNR Program

Maryland
Order for Life Sustaining Treatment

Massachusetts
Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment and DNR

Michigan
Do Not Resuscitate Policy

Minnesota
DNR Information

Mississippi
Advance Health Care Directive

Missouri
DNR Order

Montana
Do Not Resuscitate Protocol

Nebraska
Advance Directive Information

Nevada
DNR Application

New Hampshire
Do Not Resuscitate Identification

New Jersey
DNR Orders

New Mexico
DNR Orders

New York
DNR Order
DNR FAQs

North Carolina
DNR and MOST Forms

North Dakota
DNR Handbook

Ohio
DNR Information

Oklahoma
DNR Consent Form

Oregon
End of Life Care

Pennsylvania
Out of Hospital DNR Orders

Rhode Island
DNR Comfort One Handbook

South Carolina
EMS DNR Order

South Dakota
Advanced Directives (DNR Orders)

Tennessee
POST/DNR Info

Texas
Do Not Resuscitate Program

Utah
Life With Dignity / POLST / DNR

Vermont
DNR Form

Virginia
Durable Do Not Resuscitate Program

Washington
DNR Info

West Virginia
Do Not Resuscitate Act

Wisconsin
DNR Info

Wyoming
DNR/Comfort One Info