Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
64J-2.018: Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNRO) Form and Patient Identification Device
NOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 50 No. 41, February 28, 2024 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
64J-2.018 Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNRO) Form and Device.
(1) As used in this rule Chapters 64J-1 and 64J-2, F.A.C.:
(a) “Do Not Resuscitate Order” and “DNRO” mean DH Form 1896, Do Not Resuscitate Order, 02/2024 06/2022, which is incorporated by reference and available from the Department at www.floridahealth.gov/about/patient-rights-and-safety/do-not-resuscitate/_documents/dnro-updated-form-bw.pdf and at www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXX.
(b) “Do Not Resuscitate Order Device” and “DNRO Device” mean that portion of DH Form 1896, Do Not Resuscitate Order, 02/2024 06/2022, consisting of a reduced-size reproduction of the DNRO below the line indicated by “Cut along line and fold in half to create DNRO Device (wallet card).”
(c) through (d) No change.
(2) through (4) No change.
(5) An EMT or paramedic is not required to withhold cardiopulmonary resuscitation if:
(a) through (b) No change.
(c) Any All printed wording on the DNRO is not legible.
(6) through (9) No change.
Rulemaking Authority 401.45(5) 381.0011, 401.45(3) FS. Law Implemented 381.0205, 401.45(3) 401.45, 464.0123(3)(a)5, Art. I, s. 23, Fla. Const,. 765.401 FS. History–New 11-30-93, Amended 3-19-95, 1-26-97, Formerly 10D-66.325, Amended 2-20-00, 11-3-02, 6-9-05, Formerly 64E-2.031, Amended .
