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What is an Out of Hospital DNR?

April 26, 2017DNR hospital

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What is an Out of Hospital DNR?

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DNR stands for “Do Not Rescusitate”. This form notifies healthcare personnel not to resuscitate in the event of cardiac/respiratory arrest in an out of hospital setting (home, nursing home, ambulance, etc).

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The New York State Department of Health has an approved standard Out of Hospital DNR form that is legally recognized statewide for DNR requests occurring outside of Article 28 licensed facilities. This form is intended for patients not originating from a hospital or nursing home. The form (DOH-3474) is available on the Department’s web site ( www.health.state.ny.us ) or from your local DOH EMS Office or health department. There are NO other approved Out of Hospital DNR forms. Copies can be kept on ambulances and made available to patients, facilities or physicians as a part of their community education program.