Which item is NOT required on a CC/DNR order to be valid?

Which item is NOT required on a CC/DNR order to be valid?

• A. Blood type
• B. Patient's name
• C. Date of issuance
• D. Signature and printed name of patient/guardian

Answer: (A)

A CC/DNR order is valid when it clearly identifies who the order applies to, shows when it was issued, and demonstrates authorization by the patient or a guardian. The patient’s name confirms identity, the date ensures the order is current and not outdated, and the signature with printed name of patient or guardian provides explicit consent or authorization. Blood type is not part of the information needed to validate a DNR/Comfort Care order and does not affect its legal standing or applicability during an EMS response. In practice, these elements help prevent misidentification and ensure that responders honor the order only when it is properly authorized and current.

A CC/DNR order is valid when it clearly identifies who the order applies to, shows when it was issued, and demonstrates authorization by the patient or a guardian. The patient’s name confirms identity, the date ensures the order is current and not outdated, and the signature with printed name of patient or guardian provides explicit consent or authorization. Blood type is not part of the information needed to validate a DNR/Comfort Care order and does not affect its legal standing or applicability during an EMS response. In practice, these elements help prevent misidentification and ensure that responders honor the order only when it is properly authorized and current.