Resources

A core mission of the National POLST Collaborative is to share the collective expertise of POLST programs across the country to support the continued development and improvement of POLST.

Tools & Resources to Strengthen Serious Illness Care

If you are conducting research or preparing an article, we encourage you to contact us. Our team is glad to provide support and help connect you with the information you need. Have a resource we don’t know about? If you are aware of a resource that is not yet included, please share it with us.

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California Health Care Foundation

Practical information for clinicians and program leads implementing POLST.
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Clinician

Statement on Cost Avoidance (2022)

Short overview to help patients and families understand what this is and how to use it.
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Healthcare Organization

Trauma Guidance (2021)

Guidance on legal/ethical context and implementation considerations.
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Healthcare Organization

Recommendations for the 2015 White House Conference on Aging

Guidance on legal/ethical context and implementation considerations.
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POLST Registries

POLST Registries Comparison Matrix

Side‑by‑side comparison with practical distinctions at a glance.
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POLST Registries

Oregon: POLST Registry Annual Reports and Publications (2010- )

Find current state information and links to relevant programs and registries.

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The Retirement Research Foundation

Information on their grant work
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POLST Forms

Support for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants Signing POLST Forms (2016)

Medical order used to document treatment preferences for patients with serious illness or advanced frailty.
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The Seven Core Elements of Sustainability for State POLST Programs (2013)

Practical steps and tools to support adoption and reliable practice.
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Clinician

Guidelines for Emergency Physicians on POLST

Guidance on legal/ethical context and implementation considerations.

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Ethics and Advance Planning for Health Care Decisions

Guidance on legal/ethical context and implementation considerations.
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Download the National POLST Technology Guide

Short overview to help patients and families understand what this is and how to use it.