Connecticut subcommittee outlines MOLST training, website and EMS guidance ahead of statewide rollout

The education subcommittee of Connecticut’s MOLST advisory group met March 10 to review slide decks and training plans for the Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) program, and to agree next steps for provider, EMS and public-facing materials.

The group focused on three near-term deliverables: finalize a general provider slide deck, draft a separate EMS slide deck and clarify language in the program’s policies and procedures about digital forms, amendments and revocations. Barbara Cass, a member of the subcommittee, said the policies currently state “the MOLST form is valid digitally or on paper,” and asked staff to confirm how the rules should be taught to providers.

Why it matters: MOLST orders are medical orders that instruct clinicians and emergency responders about a patient’s care preferences. The subcommittee said consistent, concise training is needed so hospitals, EMS and community providers recognize valid forms and understand how to act on them.

Key decisions and next steps

- Website and public education: The subcommittee agreed to defer a final decision about public-facing materials to the full advisory committee in April. Rebecca (last name not specified), who does community outreach, said she purchased the domain ConnecticutMOLST.org for nonprofit outreach and…