3516.33-Do Not Resuscitate Order

In the event a “Do Not Resuscitate” order is received from a licensed physician for a student in the Newtown Public Schools, the school nursing staff may honor the order providing the following criteria are met:

1. A written order from the physician is on file in the student’s health record. 

2. A D.N.R. bracelet is in place on the student. 

3. A copy of the “informed consent” form signed by the parent/guardian is on file in the student’s health record. 

4. A written emergency care plan is in place for the student. 

5. A registered nurse will be at the school where the student with the D.N.R. bracelet is in attendance. 

Policy adopted:   April 4, 2017   
NEWTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Newtown, Connecticut