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California Form is Now Available! The California POLST form is now
available for use throughout the state.
POLST Frequently Asked Questions Do you have questions about POLST? Click here for answers to many frequently asked questions about POLST in California. A brochure is also available with basic information
regarding the use of the POLST form.
California POLST Guide for Health Care Professionals The POLST Guidance for Health Care Professionals in California is now available to walk you through the process of incorporating the use of the POLST form in your California health care facility. Click here to download the current guide.
POLST UPDATE AB 3000 (Wolk) was signed into law by the Governor on August 4. This new law ensures that when a patient has a completed Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) form, the form must be honored by all health care providers. A POLST form addresses a range of treatment options and enables a patient to clearly express their treatment preferences regarding life-sustaining treatments such as resuscitation, nutrition, and pain management. Click here, to read the California Chronicle's April 23, 2008 article on AB 3000. If you have any questions about POLST or AB 3000, please contact Judy Citko at (916) 552-7573 or jcitko@finalchoices.org.
California Department of Public Health Letter to Health Care Facilities The California Department of Public Health issued an All Facilities Letter regarding Physicians Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) on October 8, 2008. The Letter applies to hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, hospices, and all other health facilities licensed by the Department. The Letter serves as notice and a reminder to health facilities regarding the provisions of AB 3000 (Wolk).
2009 Statewide POLST Conference In early March 2009, the Coalition will host a one-day conference in Sacramento on POLST in California. Additional details will be available in the near future.
CHCF Funds Seven California Communities to Implement POLST The California HealthCare Foundation has committed $120,000 to promote establishment of the Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) in local communities around California. The seven communities selected for the first round of grants are:
Research about the safety and effectiveness of the POLST program is available online at www.polst.org.
Check back for updates on POLST project activities throughout
California.
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This web page was last updated on 8/6/08. |