An overview of South Carolina's Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (POST) form. This free training includes background information as well as an explanation of each section of the POST form.
The purpose of this online workshop is to provide Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (POST) education to clinicians throughout South Carolina. The training includes background information as well as an explanation of each section of the POST form.
This course offers a great way to lead by example and incorporate advance care planning in your organization.
Watch: Getting Started
Watch: A Patient's Journey
Download: ACP Crosswalk
Part 2: The South Carolina POST Form
POST is a standardized medical order designed for use as a part of Advance Care Planning (ACP). POST is not an advance directive. It allows patients with a serious illness to choose which medical treatment(s) they want to receive and identify those they do not.
Download: Official SC POST Form
Watch: POST Form Explanation
Watch: POST Form Continued
Watch: POST During Crisis Standards of Care
Quiz: The South Carolina POST Form
Part 3: POST and You
POST lets the health care provider know a patient's treatment choices and guides their care if they are unable to speak for themself. It turns their wishes into a clear medical order that you, as a member of their health care team, can then follow.
Watch: Impact on Health Care Professionals
Watch: More Than a Checklist
Bookmark: South Carolina POST Resources
Quiz: POST and You
Part 4: Reviewing, Voiding and Storing Forms
POST is not a one-and-done. Patients change their mind and situations change.
Watch: Reviewing and Voiding POST Forms
Watch: Storage of POST Forms
Quiz: Reviewing, Voiding and Storing Forms
Part 5: Conclusion
A few final thoughts on POST. Complete the Exit Survey to receive course credit.
Watch: Conclusion
Read: How to Register Your Organization for the POST eRegistry