Home Care and Hospice Care industry Definitions

Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)

A code or order usually appearing in a patient's
medical record indicating that in the event the heart and/or breathing stops, no intervention be undertaken by staff. Death occurs undisturbed. This does not mean that the individual does not receive care. Continuing care is provided as it would to any individual (medications for pain, antibiotics, etc.) except as stated above.