| Description | Establishes a program for complying with the wishes of persons who have chosen to have valid do-not-resuscitte orders. |
| State Authority | 32.1-153 |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
(i) Whether these regulations, amended in 1995, have addressed issues involved in administering a program designed to comply with the wishes of persons who have valid do not resuscitate (DNR) orders; (ii) Whether these regulations clearly specify the requirements and expectations of EMS agencies and personnel when caring for persons who have valid DNR orders. |
| Meetings |
| Name / Title: | Ron Passmore / Manager Regulation and Compliance Division |
| Address: |
VDH Office of Emergency Medical Services 1001 Technology Park Drive Glen Allen, VA 23059 |
| Email Address: | Ron.Passmore@vdh.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)888-9131 FAX: (804)371-3108 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amend DNR Regulations Following Periodic Review 2022 | Fast-Track | Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (12/29/2025). |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/19/2016. |
| Amend to improve processes and ensure consistent care throughout the healthcare continuum | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/20/2011. |
| Action to adopt emergency regulations pursuant to SB 1174 (1999) by creating a Durable DNR order. | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/27/2002. |
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CH 0066 Repeal certain sections and update DDNR Regulations | ||
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 7/22/2022 Agency Completed | Amend | |
| 7/2/2015 Agency Completed | Amend | |