Nevada POLST
POLST Research and Resources
Because the POLST form has been in use for over 15 years and implemented in all states, the body of research and resources related to POLST is also growing. Below, please find links to sources that address the POLST Paradigm (this is the name that the national organization uses inclusive of all POLST programs since some of them have different names such as "COLST, MOST, POST, etc.) and POLST programs in specific states, policy development, education, patient and provider literature, legal concerns and other pertinent information. Please check back often as we will be updating this page as additional information is available.
Should you find a helpful resource that you think would be of benefit to others and is not listed below, please send your suggestion to the Nevada POLST.
POLST Research:
Journal Articles by author
POLST Resources
Patient Education:
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What You Need to Know – An information sheet for patients
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Who I Am and What I Need – A questionnaire for patients to help them articulate for their healthcare provider what their goals are at their current state of life.
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Starting the Conversation – How to talk to your loved ones about end of life
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POLST Stories – Listen to the experiences of others
Health Care Provider Resources:
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POLST Step-by-Step – The POLST form broken down section by section.
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POLST Quick Reference Guide and Appropriate POLST Use Policy– These documents together will assure conformance to the National POLST Paradigm best practice standards.
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POLST and Advance Directives – if they have one, they may still need the other.
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Living Will Lockbox – if the POLST isn’t available, it won’t be useful. Be sure other providers have access to your patients’ POLSTs. When completing a POLST, ask the patient or their representative/surrogate to sign a Lockbox Registration Agreement at the same time.
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Policies and Procedures - to assure that the POLST is implemented effectively, be sure policies and procedures are developed and included in staff trainings. Triggers should also be developed that help assures the POLST's completion, that it is transferred with the patient and that its orders are honored.
News and FAQs
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Nevada POLST Post - Our quarterly newsletter. To be placed on our mailing list, click here.
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Definitions - Do you know the legal difference between a patient surrogate and representative? Lost in acronyms. This should help!
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In the News - Articles relevant to the POLST program.
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FAQs
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POLST Provider FAQ brochure, a quick summary – procedural and legal aspects in PDF form. Please also refer to the back of the new form (#09.09.17), if you have questions during completion of the POLST form.
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Provider FAQs – a more complete FAQ, than the brochure, to answer more provider questions. Please also refer to the back of the new form (#09.09.17), if you have questions during completion of the POLST form.
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