Yesterday afternoon, Governor DeWine signed HB 138 into law. HB 138 included numerous changes to the laws governing emergency medical technicians (EMTs), including a long-awaited “fix” which would allow EMTs to follow Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders signed by nurse practitioners and physician assistants. The legislation will be effective 90 days following signing, or July 5. At this point, LeadingAge Ohio does not anticipate additional rule revisions will be required to further codify the change.
Questions regarding the change may be sent to Anne Shelley at ashelley@leadingageohio.org or Susan Wallace at swallace@leadingageohio.org.