Comfort One (DNR)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Directive (DNR) is an advance medical directive pertaining to the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, which is a medical order based on informed consent, signed by or on behalf of an individual and a physician, a physician assistant, or a nurse practitioner, directing emergency medical services personnel to not perform resuscitative measures in the event of a respiratory or cardiac arrest or malfunction.
- SDCL 34-12F Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Directive - defines terms and criteria for DNR directives
- ARSD 44:05:06 EMS cardiopulmonary resuscitation directives - defines terms and criteria for EMS personnel
- Physicians and medical centers can request Comfort One forms by calling 605-773-4031 or emailing DOH.INFO@state.sd.us. Completed forms should be sent to: South Dakota Department of Health, 600 E. Capitol, Pierre, SD 57501.
- Individuals wishing to register for Comfort One should request the form from their health care provider.
Optional Comfort One bracelet order information