R432-31-6. Transferability of OLST

(1) An OLST is fully transferable among any licensed health care facility. (2) Any health care provider assuming an individual's care at the receiving licensed health care facility shall read the individual's OLST. (3) The receiving health care provider shall have policies and procedures to address any circumstance under which the health care provider will not follow the instructions contained in the OLST. (4)(a) A licensee that discharges a resident, shall provide a copy of the resident's OLST to the individual upon discharge. (b) If the individual lacks the capacity to make health care decisions, as defined in Section 75A-9-103, the licensee shall also provide a copy to the individual's surrogate or guardian. (5) A licensee that transfers an individual with an OLST to another licensed health care facility shall provide a copy of the OLST to the receiving facility. (6) A licensee shall allow an individual to complete, amend, or revoke an OLST at any time upon request.