R432-31-10. Signature Requirement

(1) The patient or surrogate or guardian decision maker and a medical health care provider, including an MD, DO, PA, or APRN, shall sign the OLST for the OLST to be valid. (2) For pediatric patients, two different medical health care providers shall sign the OLST to make the OLST valid. (3) Electronic signatures are acceptable for OLST forms. (4) In the event the surrogate or guardian decision maker cannot sign in-person or electronically, a verbal signature may be noted if confirmed by two medical professionals caring for the patient. (5) Photocopies and faxes of signed OLST forms are legal and valid.