[WSBAPT] POLST Question

Fri Dec 30 08:52:48 PST 2022

So I know from my own experience that Hospice has a lead doctor associated
to the client and they can do online discussions with something like
facetime and act at the request of the client or DPOA for health care.

Sincerely,

Tom

Thomas J. Westbrook

Attorney at Law

324 West Bay Drive NW, Suite 201

Olympia, WA 98502

(360) 866-4000 phone

(360) 866--3832 fax

www.buddbaylaw.com

COVID POLICY:

*Our firm continues to follow guidance from the CDC and Governor Inslee’s
office regarding social distancing and the wearing of face coverings, and
we encourage the public and our clients to do the same.  Our staff is still
working remotely much of the time so electronic communication by phone and
email continues to be encouraged.  We appreciate your patience and
understanding.*

*From:* wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com>
*On Behalf Of *Shannon Jones
*Sent:* Friday, December 30, 2022 8:28 AM
*To:* WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt at lists.wsbarppt.com>
*Subject:* Re: [WSBAPT] POLST Question

Here is a useful link to the DOH information on the POLST. The applicable
RCWs and WAC provisions are referenced. Per the POLST training form you can
access at this page, a physician, ARNP or PA-C qualifies as a “medical
provider” for purposes of required signatures:

https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/illness-and-disease-z/physician-orders-life-sustaining-treatment-polst

*Shannon R. Jones | Attorney *

Campbell Barnett PLLC

Direct:  253.848.3515

Office: 253.848.3513| Fax: 253.845.4941

317 South Meridian

Puyallup, WA 98371

shannonj at campbellbarnettlaw.com

*campbellbarnettlaw.com <https://campbellbarnettlaw.com/>*

This transmission contains confidential attorney-client communications and
may not be disclosed to any person but the intended recipient(s).  If this
matter is transmitted to you in error, please delete and notify the sender
immediately.

*From:* wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com>
*On Behalf Of *Melody Tucker Law
*Sent:* Thursday, December 29, 2022 8:44 PM
*To:* WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt at lists.wsbarppt.com>
*Subject:* Re: [WSBAPT] POLST Question

Will do, Roger.

Melody

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 29, 2022, at 8:09 PM, Roger Hawkes <Roger at law-hawks.com> wrote:

Let us know what you learn please.

*From:* wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com>
*On Behalf Of *Melody Tucker Law
*Sent:* Thursday, December 29, 2022 5:31 PM
*To:* wsbapt at lists.wsbarppt.com
*Subject:* [WSBAPT] POLST Question

Good evening. I'm looking for some guidance from any of you who can help
with my question.

I have a client who has just entered Hospice care. I've been working with
her to execute a POLST, but up to now she has not wanted to do so. Tonight
her husband called and told me she is ready to execute the document.

Apparently, Hospice workers are coming to their home tomorrow to help set
up the necessities for her care. They have told the husband that they can
sign the POLST in place of a physician.

It has always been my understanding that a physician, physician assistant,
or nurse practitioner could sign along with the patient to make it a valid
document.  Do any of you know of an exception to this whereby a Hospice
representative who does not fall under those three categories can sign the
POLST with the patient so that it is valid?   I want to ensure she has a
properly executed document.

I would really appreciate your input. And if there is a statute, could you
please direct me to the right place?

Thank you very much.

Melody

Melody Claire Tucker

Attorney at Law
WSBA #42096
*Melody Tucker Law*
P.O. Box 2029
Lynnwood, WA 98036
206-228-4980      Fax: 425-743-5921
website:  MelodyTuckerLaw.com

CONFIDENTIALITY: The information contained in this transmission may contain
privileged and confidential information. It is intended only for the use of
the person(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are
hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution or duplication
of this communication, and the information contained in it, is strictly
prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the
sender and immediately destroy all copies of the original message.

***Disclaimer: Please note that RPPT listserv participation is not
restricted to practicing attorneys and may include non-practicing
attorneys, law students, professionals working in related fields, and
others.***
_______________________________________________
WSBAPT mailing list
WSBAPT at lists.wsbarppt.com
http://mailman.fsr.com/mailman/listinfo/wsbapt
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://mailman.fsr.com/pipermail/wsbapt/attachments/20221230/0f90b000/attachment.html>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image002.jpg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 3334 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://mailman.fsr.com/pipermail/wsbapt/attachments/20221230/0f90b000/image002.jpg>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image003.png
Type: image/png
Size: 5361 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://mailman.fsr.com/pipermail/wsbapt/attachments/20221230/0f90b000/image003.png>