The M.O.S.T. (Colorado Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment)
system is being given a "trial run" in our state (under House Bill
10-1122). Its purpose is to provide a simple, easily read,
one-page legal instruction of the care a person wishes to receive
and not to receive during a health crisis. It covers
cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, artificially administered
nutrition/hydration, ventilation, pain control and use of
antibiotics. Because it is a single page, it can be read
quickly by doctors who don't have time to go through many pages of
information. This instruction page follows a patient to
hospital, rehab unit, or nursing home so that the same information
need not be given over and over. You can obtain a copy of the
M.O.S.T. for from JADP - take it to your doctor and discuss
it. It must be filled out and signed by him/her, a
physician's assistant (P.A.) or nurse practitioner.
The nursing staff at the Johnson Adult Day Program, Tracy and
Donna, want to provide useful information to our clients and their
families/caregivers. They want to make you aware of Advance
Planning - setting down in writing your decires for care if you
become unable to speak. In the past, JADP has held
small seminars, but in the new year we will offer to meet with you
one-on-one personally to provide information and help with any
problem-solving or questions you may have. We have printed
materials regarding: Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders, living wills,
durable medical powers of attorney, Five Wishes, organ and tissue
donation, palliative and hospice care. If you feel that a
meeting regarding Advance Planning will benefit you, please give us
a call at 303-789-1519!
CONTACT US:
- New inquiries about our Day Program and Day Trips, 720-974-6701
or info@jadp.org.
- Current program participants, 303-789-1519 or asmith@jadp.org.