National POLST

03/26/2026

Can’t make it to New Orleans? You can still be part of the conversation.

Join the National POLST Collaborative Conference virtually and engage with timely discussions on advancing serious illness care.

💻 Virtual Registration:
$52 (Members) | $105 (General Admission)

📅 April 16, 2026
👉 Register today and join us from anywhere: https://polst.org/event/2026-national-polst-collaborative-conference/

03/24/2026

Thank You to Our Sponsors & Exhibitors
We’re grateful to the organizations supporting the 2026 National POLST Collaborative Conference and helping make this important convening possible.

Exclusive Platinum Sponsor: MyDirectives
Panel Sponsor: Koda Health
Exhibitor: StickyJ Medical

Their partnership plays a key role in advancing conversations around serious illness care and strengthening POLST implementation nationwide.

Join us April 16 in New Orleans
Register today:
https://polst.org/event/2026-national-polst-collaborative-conference/

03/20/2026

Join us for the Accessibility & Portability Panel at the 2026 National POLST Collaborative Conference April 16 in New Orleans.

Panel representatives from:
StickyJ Medical ID, MyDirectives, Beyond Lucid Technologies, MEDITECH, Virginia DOH/EMS, and CRISP

This session offers a unique opportunity to hear how different organizations are approaching accessibility and portability—and what that means for POLST implementation across systems and care settings.

🔗 View the full agenda + register today: https://polst.org/event/2026-national-polst-collaborative-conference/

03/13/2026

The full agenda is live for the 2026 National POLST Collaborative Conference.

📅 April 16, 2026
📍 New Orleans

Join leaders from across the country for a day of collaboration focused on improving serious illness care and strengthening POLST implementation.

Highlights include:

• State of the NPC
• Updates to the National POLST Form
• Accessibility & Portability Panel
• POLST Points Talks
• Poster session & networking reception

🔗 View the full agenda and register today: https://polst.org/event/2026-national-polst-collaborative-conference/

03/06/2026

Conference Featured Session: Updates to the National POLST Form

After its five-year review, the National POLST Form has undergone thoughtful revisions to strengthen clarity while maintaining consistency for states that have implemented it.

At the 2026 National POLST Collaborative Conference on April 16 in New Orleans, Dr. Erik Fromme will discuss the guiding principles behind the 2024 updates, including terminology changes, the role of public comment, and what these revisions mean for state programs and implementation.

Learn more and register: https://polst.org/event/2026-national-polst-collaborative-conference/

03/04/2026

🎧 New Podcast Episode: MOLST – A Primer for the Emergency Physician

How should emergency clinicians interpret and apply MOLST forms during critical moments of care?

In this episode of Chief Complaint – Final Diagnosis, host Dr. Nicholas Nasser speaks with Dr. Maia Dorsett about how MOLST supports patient-centered decision-making in emergency settings.

Listen to the episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4eUONMI9w6pDGByh1075s8?si=l5eYqalATGyRSIq1Kbk4LQ

02/26/2026

⏰ Final Reminder: Proposals Due Tomorrow

This is a final reminder that applications for POLST Points Talks and Poster Presentations for the 2026 National POLST Collaborative Conference are due tomorrow, February 27, 2026.

Presentation options include:
🔹 POLST Points Talks — short, focused 5–10 minute presentations highlighting practical ideas, innovations, or lessons learned
🔹 Poster Presentations — a visual way to showcase programs, data, tools, or initiatives and engage with peers

You may apply to present a POLST Points Talk, a poster presentation, or both.
Please submit one application per talk or poster.

📅 Submit your application by February 27

Please note: Due to limited space and time, submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance.

📬 Accepted presenters will be notified by March 13, 2026.

Learn more and apply: https://polst.org/event/2026-national-polst-collaborative-conference/

02/22/2026

Have questions about talking to your doctor or loved ones about POLST?
You’re not alone — and these are some of the most common questions we hear from patients and families:

• Can my surrogate or health care agent create or change a POLST form for me?
• What if my provider doesn’t want to sign a POLST form?
• Will my POLST form be honored in another state?

Our POLST for Patients page includes clear, patient-centered FAQs that help guide these conversations and explain what to expect.

POLST decisions start with understanding — and having the right information can make these conversations feel more manageable.

👉 Explore the FAQs and learn more about talking with your doctor and loved ones about POLST: https://polst.org/for-patients/reflect-on-your-life-goals/

02/20/2026

📣 Call for Proposals: Share Your POLST Work in New Orleans

There’s still time to submit a proposal to present at the 2026 National POLST Collaborative Conference in New Orleans.

We’re currently accepting proposals for:
-POLST Points Talks:short, focused 5–10 minute presentations highlighting practical ideas, innovations, lessons learned, or challenges
- Poster Presentations: a visual showcase of programs, research, data, tools, or initiatives with time for conversation and connection

You may apply to present a POLST Points Talk, a poster presentation — or both.
Proposals are open to NPC members and non-members.

🗓 Applications due: February 27, 2026
📬 Notification of acceptance: March 13, 2026

Space is limited, so submission does not guarantee acceptance.

👉 Learn more and apply: https://polst.org/event/2026-national-polst-collaborative-conference/
Questions? Contact natlpolstcollaborative@gmail.com

02/13/2026

What treatments are listed on a POLST form?
A POLST form is a medical order completed with your healthcare provider. It guides emergency responders and other clinicians if you become unresponsive.

The POLST form focuses on three essential questions:

• CPR: Do you want cardiopulmonary resuscitation performed?
• Level of care: Do you want full/intensive treatment, selective treatment, or comfort-focused care?
• Medically assisted nutrition: What level of nutrition support do you want?

POLST helps ensure that medical care aligns with your wishes — especially during serious illness or advanced frailty.

👉 Learn more about POLST for patients and families: https://polst.org/for-patients/polst-form-decisions/

02/11/2026

This April, the national POLST community comes together to reflect, share, and move the work forward.

Registration is now open for the 2026 National POLST Collaborative Conference: Convening to Improve Serious Illness Care, taking place April 16, 2026, in New Orleans.

Event details:
🗓 April 16, 2026
🕙 10:00 am ET
📍 Hilton New Orleans

Agenda highlights include:
• The State of the National POLST Collaborative
• Review and guidance for the new POLST form
• Portability progress roundtable discussion
• POLST Points Talks and poster presentations
• Networking event (4:00–6:00 pm)

👉 Register now to join the conversation in New Orleans: https://polst.org/event/2026-national-polst-collaborative-conference/

02/05/2026

✨ The new National POLST Collaborative website is live!

Designed with clarity, accessibility, and patient-centered care at its core, the updated site makes it easier than ever for clinicians, POLST programs, policymakers, and partners to find trusted information and resources.

What’s new:
✔️ Easier access to national POLST forms and guidance
✔️ Clear pathways to education, research, and policy updates
✔️ A new member portal with exclusive content for POLST members

Explore the new site and see what’s changed 👉

POLST is a portable medical order that gives seriously ill people control of their health care treatment. Explore tools for patients and professionals.