From Paper to Digital: The Future of POLST & DNR Orders in Iowa EMS

Work Type

Poster

Abstract

Background:

EMS providers often struggle to locate and verify POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) and DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) orders during emergencies

Challenges: Paper-based orders are frequently lost, outdated, or inaccessible, leading to unintended resuscitations or treatment delays

Objective:

Develop a statewide electronic registry for POLST/DNR orders to provide real-time access for EMS providers

Improve patient autonomy by ensuring their care preferences are honored efficiently and accurately

Publication Date

5-16-2025

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