Minnesota HF1810 mandates the establishment of a Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) program by the Commissioner of Health.

Minnesota HF1810 requires the Commissioner of Health to establish a POLST program to ensure patients' end-of-life medical treatment preferences are honored. The program includes a statewide registry for POLSTs, accessible via web portal, call center, and electronic health records. Authorized users include emergency responders and health care professionals. Patients or their representatives can revoke or opt-out of the registry at any time. The registry data is classified as private and exempt from subpoenas and discovery.

Minnesota HF1810 mandates the establishment of a Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) program by the Commissioner of Health.

Minnesota HF1810 requires the Commissioner of Health to establish a POLST program to ensure patients' end-of-life medical treatment preferences are honored. The program includes a statewide registry for POLSTs, accessible via web portal, call center, and electronic health records. Authorized users include emergency responders and health care professionals. Patients or their representatives can revoke or opt-out of the registry at any time. The registry data is classified as private and exempt from subpoenas and discovery.