“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.
Durable DNR Forms
As of July 20, 2011 the authorized Durable DNR has changed to a downloadable form. The previous authorized yellow DNR form may still be honored. Click below to download and print the new Durable DNR Form and its instructions.
AuthorizedDurableDNRForm-2017_508c
How-to-Purchase-DDNR-Bracelets-or-Necklaces_508c
What you need to know about DDNR and POST
The Code of Virginia and Durable DNR
CentreLearn E-0216 – DNR-POST Palliative Care EMSAT
Questions about the Durable DNR Program? Please contact (804) 888-9131.
Guidance Documents relating to DDNR
Authority-of-Licensed-Nurse-Practitioners-to-write-Do-Not-Resuscitate-Orders_508c
Authority of Physicians Assistants to write Do Not Resuscitate Orders (DNR Orders)-85-8-PA_508c
Guidance Memorandum
Other-DDNR-Guidance-Doc-03182022-1_508c (March 18, 2022) NEW