Oregon has served as The Founding POLST Program since the early 1990s, creating what is now called Oregon POLST: Portable Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment®. Our updated logo acknowledges Oregon's founding role.
Oregon: A Spirit of Sharing
The Oregon POLST Program developed this document to share some of the valuable innovations in POLST policy, procedure and education taking place across the state during the current COVID-19 pandemic. This document was assembled to share innovations across programs and health systems.
Moral Distress during a Time of Health Care Crisis:
When Following the Rules Doesn't Feel Right
The OHSU Center for Ethics in Health Care shares this 11-minute video titled, "Moral Distress during a Time of Health Care Crisis: When Following the Rules Doesn't Feel Right" led by Tyler Tate, MD, MA. Dr. Tate is the Director of Professionalism and Comfort Care at the OHSU Center for Ethics.
In this talk, Dr. Tate discusses the emotional pain many health care workers are experiencing as they enforce strict visitation policies on families in order to protect both patients and themselves.
