After completing the Texas OOH DNR Order form, the patient may obtain, at the patient's expense, an optional means of identification. The OOH DNR ID device may only be obtained after fully executing the Texas OOH DNR Order form.

Specifications

1.  An intact, unaltered, easily identifiable plastic identification OOH DNR bracelet, with the word "Texas" (or a representation of the geographical shape of Texas and the word "STOP" imposed over the shape) and the words "Do Not Resuscitate," shall be honored by qualified EMS personnel in lieu of an original OOH DNR Order form.
   OR
2. An intact, unaltered, easily identifiable metal bracelet or necklace inscribed with the words "Texas Do Not Resuscitate - OOH" shall be honored by qualified EMS personnel in lieu of an OOH DNR Order form. 
3. The person or entity who provides an OOH-DNR identification device to an individual must send with the identification device a statement with the words, "Pursuant to Health and Safety Code, §166.090, this identification device may only be worn by a person who has executed a valid out-of-hospital DNR order."

Approved Manufacturers of Metal Devices

American Medical Identifications, Inc.
Suite 100
949 Wakefield
Houston, Texas 77018
800-363-5985
Website: American Medical Identifications, Inc.

MedicAlert Foundation, Inc.
101 Lander Ave
Turlock, California 95380
800-432-5378
Website: MedicAlert Foundation, Inc.

Caring Advocates
2730 Argonauta St
Carlsbad, California 92009
800-647-3223
Website: Caring Advocates

StickyJ Medical ID
10801 Endeavour Way #B
Seminole FL 33777
866-497-6265
Email: CustomerService@StickyJ.com
Website: StickyJ Medical ID

Empower Hope, Inc
304 S Jones, Suite 1061
Las Vegas, NV 89107
415-200-3780
Email: DNR@empowerhope.ai
Website: Empower Hope, Inc

Prices may vary between vendors. Contact vendors for information.

External links to other sites are intended to be informational and do not have the endorsement of the Texas Department of Health. These sites may also not be accessible to persons with disabilities.

Advance directives are legal documents that allow you to convey your decisions about end-of-life care ahead of time. They provide a way for you to communicate your wishes to family, friends and health care professionals, and to avoid confusion later on.

Advance Directive Documents

• Health and Safety Code, Chapter 166 Advanced Directives
• Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 157.25  Out-of-Hospital Do Not Resuscitate (OOH-DNR) Order