California
About StickyJ Medical ID DNR and POLST Bracelets
StickyJ Medical ID is an authorized provider of California Do Not Resuscitate and California POLST bracelets and pendants.
- California requires that your DNR or POLST medallion or bracelet contain a specific message on the front depending on whether it's DNR, POLST, or POLST with Do Not Resuscitate. When you send us your DNR or POLST form, we will adjust the front engraving to conform with your document and state regulations.
- The back of your POLST bracelet must have our 24-hour toll-free verification number, the patient's identification number (which we will provide), and the patient's full name. StickyJ Medical ID provides the required 24/7 telephone verification service at no additional charge.
- You can either scan the document and upload it at the time you place the order, email it to CustomerService@stickyj.com, or fax it to 727-499-0989.
Beginning in January of 2027, the following changes will be implemented as the result of a new state law:
- The name of the POLST form will change from "Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST)” to “POLST (Portable Orders Listing Scope of Treatment).”
- Nurse practitioners and physician assistants/associates will be authorized to sign the prehospital DNR form.
- Which persons may sign a POLST on behalf of an incapacitated patient are identified.
- Provision of care or admission to a facility cannot be conditioned on the completion of or refusal to complete a POLST or Do Not Resuscitate order.
- Electronic signatures on POLST forms will be considered valid.
- POLSTs executed in other states will be honored in California.
QR Code Option for Quick POLST Access by EMTs
For a one-time additional fee of $4.95, StickyJ Medical ID offers an optional QR Code feature with your California POLST bracelet. If you select this option, you can send us a copy of your DNR order, which we will securely digitize and upload to our protected online database. The QR Code which we'll engrave on the back of your bracelet, allows emergency responders to use their smartphone to scan and immediately view an image of your POLST or DNR order instead of having to phone our toll-free verification service. This can be extremely useful when time is of the essence.
To add the QR Code option, you must either scan-and-upload OR mail a copy of your Do Not Resuscitate order to StickyJ Medical ID. Once received, we will securely store your document online, making it accessible to EMS personnel whenever necessary. (Note: if you are planning to scan and upload your POLST or DNR, we recommend using Adobe Scan. It's a free app available for both Apple and Android phones).
If you prefer to order by mail, you can download and print a California POLST / DNR bracelet or pendant order form by clicking on California DNR / POLST Bracelet Order Form .
Important Legal Notice
Although the bracelet is recognized in California as proof of the existence of a POLST or DNR/POLST, it is recommended that in the event of a cardiac emergency you should have a copy of your actual Do Not Resuscitate or POLST order with you, and it should be accessible to emergency responders. Only a medical professional can issue a Do Not Resuscitate or POLST order. Additionally, some state-approved agencies may offer their own DNR bracelet options. For more information about your choices and legal requirements, consult with your physician.