Establishes a statewide registry for portable orders for life-sustaining treatment forms in Washington.
The bill mandates the Washington State Department of Health to create and maintain a statewide registry for portable orders for life-sustaining treatment forms. The registry will store forms submitted by health care providers and residents. It will be accessible via a secure website and must comply with state and federal confidentiality requirements. The registry will also send annual notices to individuals to review their forms. The bill outlines procedures for revoking forms and provides immunity from liability for providers acting in good faith.
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