IC 16-36-5-17: Identification devices

Sec. 17. (a) The emergency medical services commission shall develop an out of hospital DNR identification device that must be:

(1) a necklace or bracelet; and

(2) inscribed with:

(A) the declarant's name;

(B) the declarant's date of birth; and

(C) the words "Do Not Resuscitate".

(b) An out of hospital DNR identification device may be created for a declarant only after an out of hospital DNR declaration and order has been executed by a declarant and an attending physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant.

(c) The device developed under subsection (a) is not a substitute for the out of hospital DNR declaration and order.