The Ohio Department of Health has proposed updates to rules governing Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) orders as part of its statutory five-year review. The revised rule package (Chapter 3701-62) modernizes language, clarifies legal protections for healthcare providers, and expands authority for advanced practice providers to issue DNR orders.
Key changes include updated definitions, streamlined documentation, and revised appendices—such as a simplified DNR form that no longer requires a physician’s signature if completed by an APRN or PA. The rules also reinforce protections for EMS and healthcare personnel who follow valid DNR protocols and clarify how DNR orders interact with living wills and healthcare powers of attorney.
These updates aim to make DNR protocols clearer and more accessible while ensuring patient rights and provider responsibilities are aligned.
Read the full rule package here.