Implementing the MOLST (medical orders for life-sustaining treatments): Challenges faced by nursing home staff

This study examined how the Medical Orders for Life-sustaining Treatment (MOLST) is implemented in two nursing homes in Massachusetts; one had primarily long-term care residents and high hospice utilization, the other had low hospice utilization and a high proportion of post-acute care residents. Qualitative in-person interviews with 21 staff members who had a role implementing the MOLST explored their experiences using the form in their daily work routines. Staff at both nursing homes described benefits of the MOLST such as providing guidance for staff and family.

Source: Geriatric Nursing - March 6, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Kathrin Boerner, Jason Rodriquez, Emma Quach, Meghan Hendricksen Source Type: research