Wisconsin's out-of-hospital DNR works through a bracelet: only the DNR bracelet identifies a patient as DNR to EMS and emergency facility staff, and this form is how the attending health care professional requests one. It lists what responders will still do, such as clearing the airway, oxygen and pain medication, and what they will not, including chest compressions, advanced airways and defibrillation.
The patient, or the legal guardian or health care agent of an incapacitated patient, signs the request; the attending health care professional prints their name and signs. Both dated signatures are required for the order to be valid.
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Emergency Care Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNR)
Emergency Care Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNR), Spanish
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The attending health care professional signs together with the patient, or with the legal guardian or health care agent of an incapacitated patient. Before signing, the professional or a designee explains the care that will be given and withheld to the patient, guardian or agent, and family members, and counsels them with written information.
The form says an original signed form, or a legible photocopy or electronic facsimile, is presumed valid, and StickyJ needs a copy to make a metal bracelet. EMS relies on the bracelet, though: only the DNR bracelet identifies a patient as DNR, so the order alone is not enough in the field.
Yes. DHS posts a Spanish version alongside the English F-44763 in its forms library. DHS also provides a Word template for the plastic bracelet insert, which carries the provider's signature, printed name, work phone and the State of Wisconsin logo.