Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in Nursing Homes

Prior to the arrival of emergency medical services (EMS), nursing homes must provide basic life support, including initiation of CPR, to a resident who experiences cardiac arrest (cessation of respirations and/or pulse) in accordance with that resident's advance directives or in the absence of advance directives or a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order. CPR- certified staff must be available at all times.  

Please click on the article below to read the Memorandum regarding CPR in Nursing Homes:  

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in Nursing Homes