Identification devices

Sec. 17. (a) The emergency medical services commission shall develop an out of hospital DNR identification device that must be: (1) a necklace or bracelet; and (2) inscribed with: (A) the declarant's name; (B) the declarant's date of birth; and (C) the words "Do Not Resuscitate". (b) An out of hospital DNR identification device may be created for a declarant only after an out of hospital DNR declaration and order has been executed by a declarant and an attending physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant. (c) The device developed under subsection (a) is not a substitute for the out of hospital DNR declaration and order. As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.50-2021, SEC.54.