§327K-1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Department” means the department of health. “Form” means a provider orders for life-sustaining treatment form adopted by the department. “Health care provider” means an individual licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized or permitted by law to provide health care in the ordinary course of […]
§327K-2 Provider orders for life-sustaining treatment form; execution; explanation; compliance; revocation. (a) The following may execute a form: (1) The patient; (2) The patient’s provider; and (3) The legally authorized representative, but only if the patient: (A) Lacks capacity; or (B) Has designated that the legally authorized representative is authorized to execute the form. The […]
§327K-3 Immunity. (a) No physician, advanced practice registered nurse, health care professional, nurse’s aide, hospice provider, home care provider, including private duty and medicare home health providers, emergency medical services provider, adult residential care home operator, skilled nursing facility operator, hospital, or person employed by or under contract with a hospital shall be subject to […]
§327K-4 Rules. The director of health may adopt rules in accordance with chapter 91 to carry out this chapter. [L 2009, c 186, pt of §1]
