POLST Resources

National POLST Resources

 • POLST and COVID-19

Basics about POLST:

• Intended Population & Guidance for Health Care Professionals
• Appropriate POLST Form Use Policy

For Health Care Professionals and Facilities:

• Completing POLST Forms in Crisis Standards of Care
• COVID-19 Statement
• FAQs for EMS Providers
• Long Term Care Facility Guidance

For Patients:

• Getting Ready to Talk About POLST
• What Your Completed POLST Form Means
• Portable Medical Orders: What to Know Before Talking About POLST
• Understanding Advance Care Planning

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Electronic POLST
• For Health Care Professionals
• For Patients

Other POLST Resources

• Oregon Health & Science University Center for Ethics:
  • Communication skills for confirming previous POLSTs (18 min video)
  • Pocket Card for discussing previous POLSTs (PDF)
• Respecting Choices:
  • Proactive care planning for COVID-19 (3-page PDF guide)
  • Proactive care planning for COVID-19 (26 min video)