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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POLST Registries

Illinois: POLST Registry Advisory Committee Report (2020)

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

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Member Resources

The John A. Hartford Foundation

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Rejecting Racism

Statement Against Racial Injustice (2020)

Strategies to reduce disparities and promote respectful, equitable care.
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POLST Forms

Recommendations for Integrating POLST Forms with Electronic Health Records (2021)

Medical order used to document treatment preferences for patients with serious illness or advanced frailty.
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Member Resources

POLST Intended Population and Guidance for Health Care Professionals (2018)

Practical information for clinicians and program leads implementing POLST.
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Clinician

Incentive and Quality Assurance Policy (2020)

Guidance on legal/ethical context and implementation considerations.
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Distinguishing POLST From Medical Aid In Dying

Guidance on legal/ethical context and implementation considerations.
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Clinician

Appropriate POLST Use Policy (2022)

Guidance on legal/ethical context and implementation considerations.
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Patient Resources

POST Basics – An Overview of Important Treatment Decisions

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

NPC Forms Consultation on POLST Form naming conventions

Medical order used to document treatment preferences for patients with serious illness or advanced frailty.
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Member Resources

NATIONAL POLST COLLABORATIVE (NPC)

Short overview to help states know the responsibilities and benefits of NPC membership
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Member Resources

Organizational Membership Fact Sheet

Short overview to help states know the responsibilities and benefits of NPC membership