S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-7.700.705

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-7.700.705 - Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order. (II)

A. EMT-basics, AEMTs, and Paramedics shall not use any Resuscitative Treatment when called to render emergency medical services if the Patient has a DNR Order and the document is presented to the EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic upon their arrival or if the Patient is wearing a Bracelet.

B. EMT-basics, AEMTs, and Paramedics shall provide the degree of Palliative Care called for under the circumstances that exist at the time treatment is rendered.

C. EMT-basics, AEMTs, and Paramedics shall give full resuscitative measures as are medically indicated in all cases in the absence of a DNR Order or a Bracelet.

D. EMT-basics, AEMTs, and Paramedics shall follow the request of the Patient and shall not provide resuscitative measures when the Patient has a DNR Order or is wearing a Bracelet, except where the:

1. DNR Order is revoked pursuant to S.C. Code Section 44-78-60; or

2. Bracelet, when applicable, appears to have been tampered with or removed.

E. EMT-basics, AEMTs, and Paramedics who cannot honor the DNR Order or Bracelet shall immediately transfer care of the Patient pursuant to S.C. Code Section 44-78-45.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-7.700.705

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 46, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/27/2022.