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Please consult and follow your local DNR and POLST protocol. While MedicAlert attempts to keep the engraving consistent; nationally there are slight variations from state to state. Listed below is the required DNR engraving for Iowa along with the phone number and responsible agency information.
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Iowa DNR Engraving: |
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Iowa Department of Public Health
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
321 E. 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
800-728-3367
Iowa's Department of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services' mission is to promote and protect the health of Iowans through EMS. The Bureau of Emergency Medical Service is the lead agency responsible for the development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of Iowa's EMS system.
DNR or POLST Policy
MedicAlert Foundation will not engrave an ID without a signed and verified copy of DNR or POLST forms; on file and available to medical personnel when needed
In emergency medicine, immediate patient information can save a life!
Dr. Bryan Bledsoe
Professor of Emergency Medicine
University of Nevada School of Medicine
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