"Durable Do Not Resuscitate Order" means a written physician's order issued pursuant to §54.1-2987.1 to withhold cardiopulmonary resuscitation from a particular patient in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest. For purposes of this program, cardiopulmonary resuscitation shall include cardiac compression, endotracheal intubation and other advanced airway management, artificial ventilation, defibrillation and related procedures.
ALERT! Durable DNR Forms are NOT intended for use in admission or welcome packets. The Durable DNR Form shall be treated no differently than a blank prescription pad!
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How To Request Durable Do Not Resuscitate Forms
Forms can only be ordered by Physicians or Health Care Facilities.Virginia Durable DNR Request Form
DDNR sample form that can be used for training and application packets
DDNR Fact Sheet (Revised 02/08)
Questions about the Durable DNR Program? Please contact Russ Stamm
