SB100:

Licensed programs, DBHDS; cardiopulmonary resuscitation for program participants.

Bill Summary:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services licensed programs; cardiopulmonary resuscitation for program participants. Allows employees of programs licensed by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services who are certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation to comply with a program participant's valid written order not to resuscitate in the event of cardiac and respiratory arrest if the valid written order not to resuscitate is included in the program participant's individualized service plan. The bill directs the Department to develop and distribute to providers guidance regarding compliance with a program participant's valid written order not to resuscitate by program employees certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.