DDNR News:

In an effort to promote education and awareness related to the Virginia
Durable Do Not Resuscitate Order and applicable Regulations, the Office
of EMS has put together a DDNR Training Presentation. They have done this
to address the increase usage of and questions pertaining to DDNR
Orders.
 

It includes discussion of such issues as:
* Advanced Directives
* Difference between Advanced Directive and DDNR Order
* The Virginia Code, Regulations and 2002 Amendment Highlights
* Types of DDNR orders and what constitutes a valid order?
* Appropriate EMS response to a valid or invalid DDNR Order
* Impact on local EMS providers
* Virginia's Durable DNR Protocol

Please review this presentation, thus updating yourself on when DDNR orders are acceptable and when they are not.  YOUR NEXT CALL COULD DEPEND ON IT! 

If you have questions or need further information, please don't hesitate
to contact Russ Stamm, Trauma Registry/DDNR Coordinator, Office of Emergency Medical Services, Telephone: (804) 864-7632, Email: russ.stamm@vdh.virginia.gov.