POST protects patients’ choices at the end of life
The Indiana Geriatrics Society has signed on as a supporter for HB 1114 – legislation supporting the implementation of POST – Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment. Promoted by the Indiana Patient Preferences Coalition, this legislation is sponsored by Representative Tim Brown, M.D.. The coalition is a group of diverse organizations supporting the implementation of POST in Indiana.
The POST movement was brought to Indiana by Susan Hickman, Ph.D., Associate Professor, IU School of Nursing. Ms. Hickman has evaluated the use of the POST program and her findings have been used by coalitions in several states to support the implementation of POST.
The goal of the POST program is to document treatment preferences as immediately actionable medical orders that are transportable across treatment settings.
Click below to review a proposed draft of the form and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (POST).
The POST movement was brought to Indiana by Susan Hickman, Ph.D., Associate Professor, IU School of Nursing. Ms. Hickman has evaluated the use of the POST program and her findings have been used by coalitions in several states to support the implementation of POST.
The goal of the POST program is to document treatment preferences as immediately actionable medical orders that are transportable across treatment settings.
Click below to review a proposed draft of the form and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (POST).
| post_faqs_handout_version_2012-1-5.pdf |
More information about the POST (Indiana): http://nursing.iu.edu/news/hickman_study.shtml
More information about POLST: www.polst.org
More information about POLST: www.polst.org
Update on Legislation
Subject: update on HB 1114 (POST bill)
"The attempt to create an Indiana POST bill (HB 1114) did not make it out of the Public Health Committee this session and is officially “dead.” It is not clear at this point whether there will be a resolution to send this to summer study or if so, who would review it. Either way, we will need to continue to iron out the specifics of the legislation over the coming months to make it as tight as possible.
Thanks to everyone who worked together to refine the draft legislation, secured letters of support, provided testimony, and continue to invest yourself in this effort!"
Susan
Susan E. Hickman, PhD, Associate Professor, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, IN
"The attempt to create an Indiana POST bill (HB 1114) did not make it out of the Public Health Committee this session and is officially “dead.” It is not clear at this point whether there will be a resolution to send this to summer study or if so, who would review it. Either way, we will need to continue to iron out the specifics of the legislation over the coming months to make it as tight as possible.
Thanks to everyone who worked together to refine the draft legislation, secured letters of support, provided testimony, and continue to invest yourself in this effort!"
Susan
Susan E. Hickman, PhD, Associate Professor, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, IN
IMDA 2012 Educational Session
February 16th 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dinner and CME/CMD provided.
TOPIC: Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (POST).
POST is a national movement to assist with patient's Advanced Directives and is locally being championed by Susan Hickman, PhD, Assoc Prof IU School of Nursing and IU Medical Ethics.
LOCATION: St. Francis Hospital, Beech Grove, 1600 Albany Street, Indianapolis, 7 Tower, Hamachek Conference Room
RSVP: by February 13th, 2012 via e-mail to Kristi Lieb MD or Arif Nazir MD or Tom Haithcoat
IMDA will be having a panel discussion re the same topic. The panel includes Susan Hickman, PhD; Terri Whitson, Asst Commissioner ISDH, and Susan Ziel, RN, JD, Partner Krieg DeVault. Attached is more information.
Looking forward to seeing many of you at this event!
Click below for the informational flyer on this event.
TOPIC: Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (POST).
POST is a national movement to assist with patient's Advanced Directives and is locally being championed by Susan Hickman, PhD, Assoc Prof IU School of Nursing and IU Medical Ethics.
LOCATION: St. Francis Hospital, Beech Grove, 1600 Albany Street, Indianapolis, 7 Tower, Hamachek Conference Room
RSVP: by February 13th, 2012 via e-mail to Kristi Lieb MD or Arif Nazir MD or Tom Haithcoat
IMDA will be having a panel discussion re the same topic. The panel includes Susan Hickman, PhD; Terri Whitson, Asst Commissioner ISDH, and Susan Ziel, RN, JD, Partner Krieg DeVault. Attached is more information.
Looking forward to seeing many of you at this event!
Click below for the informational flyer on this event.
| imda_2012_feb_educational_update.pdf |
Link to the Indiana AARP site (http://www.aarp.org/states/in/).
Link to the Kaiser Foundation site (http://www.kff.org/).
Link to the Kaiser Foundation site (http://www.kff.org/).
