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POLST implementationDate: Oct 4, 2007 12:19 pm
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| Re:POLST implementation (by PCoyne on 10/04/2007)
We have clearly heard and read about this. I would also like to learn the experienced of others.
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| Re:POLST implementation (by Deb on 10/04/2007)
I am not familiar with this treatment form. What is it?
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| Re:POLST implementation (by bloominjudy on 10/04/2007)
Nancy:
I've been getting around to various cities with PESI presentations and the states that have an out of hospital DNR passed in their state are implementing POLST. I was just in NY and it is legal there and they are using it in some areas. In PA they have a real push in the Pittsburg area and with good success and they have a great website. If you go to POLST.org the sample forms are listed as well as the states that are implementing it. The key is to gather all the providers in an area, invite them to a seminar on it and have a leader in POLST (states seem to have a person in charge of it...PA has the Highmark peron) explain what it is. Everyone in an area needs to buy in to it for it to work; SNF's, hospitals, assisted living, hospices. This is a time for competition to take a back seat and for people to work together for the sake of the patients who want their wishes honored. Here's another site: http://www.aging.upmc.com/health-care-professionals/resources.htm
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| Re:POLST implementation (by bloominjudy on 10/04/2007)
Nancy:
I've been getting around to various cities with PESI presentations and the states that have an out of hospital DNR passed in their state are implementing POLST. I was just in NY and it is legal there and they are using it in some areas. In PA they have a real push in the Pittsburg area and with good success and they have a great website. If you go to POLST.org the sample forms are listed as well as the states that are implementing it. The key is to gather all the providers in an area, invite them to a seminar on it and have a leader in POLST (states seem to have a person in charge of it...PA has the Highmark peron) explain what it is. Everyone in an area needs to buy in to it for it to work; SNF's, hospitals, assisted living, hospices. This is a time for competition to take a back seat and for people to work together for the sake of the patients who want their wishes honored. Here's another site: http://www.aging.upmc.com/health-care-professionals/resources.htm
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| Re:POLST implementation (by hollimartinez on 03/12/2008)
I practice in Utah & we have been using the POLST form for 2 few years now. It is widely accepted in all SNFs, ALFs and hospitals. Our team completes a POLST form on all patients we consult on prior to discharge. We also find that is guides many discussions with patients and families regarding advance care planning / goals of care.
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