216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-20-15-4.3

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 216-RICR-20-15-4.3 - Scope and Application

A. These Regulations set out the Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) form, instructions and certain related procedures and requirements developed by the Department pursuant to the Act.

B. If a qualified patient with a MOLST order is transferred from a hospital, another health care facility, or the community, the MOLST order or plan shall remain effective until a MOLST qualified health care provider first examines the transferred qualified patient, whereupon a MOLST qualified health care provider shall issue appropriate orders to continue the prior order or plan. Such orders may be issued without obtaining another consent to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment pursuant to the Act and these Regulations.

C. Beginning 1 January 2014, the following health care facilities are required to accept, update if appropriate, and offer each qualified patient the opportunity to complete a MOLST form during the admission process:

1. A nursing facility;

2. An assisted living residence;

3. A hospice;

4. A kidney dialysis center; and

5. A home health agency.

D. Beginning 1 January 2014, a hospital shall:

1. Accept and update if appropriate, a completed MOLST form; or

2. Offer each patient the opportunity to complete a MOLST form during the qualified patient's inpatient stay if the patient is to be discharged or transferred to another health care facility.

E. A nursing home or an assisted living residence shall also offer each patient admitted before 1 January 2014, and who continues to reside in the nursing facility or assisted living residence after 1 January 2014, an opportunity to complete a MOLST form.

216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-20-15-4.3