La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-207 - Execution of the LaPOST Form

A. A LaPOST form can only be executed by a competent adult patient or if the patient is incompetent or otherwise lacks capacity, a personal health care representative.

B. The LaPOST form must be completed by a physician based on patient preferences and medical indications.

C. The LaPOST form shall:

1. list the qualified patient's last name, first name and middle initial, and date of birth;

2. list the qualified patient's life-limiting and irreversible condition;

3. check all physician orders that apply. Any section not completed implies full treatment for that section;

4. indicate with whom the physician discussed summary of goals and the basis for the orders;

5. contain the physician's signature;

6. contain the patient or personal health care representative's signature and date.

D. The LaPOST form can be executed on behalf of a qualified patient by a personal health care representative only if the patient is incompetent to make their own decisions or lacks capacity.

Notes

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-207

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Aging and Adult Services, LR 37:1604 (June 2011).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1299.64.1-1299.64.6