Colorado AED Laws

Article 18.6 - Directive Relating to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

(1) There is hereby created the Colorado comprehensive health education program, which shall be a voluntary program in which school districts, boards of cooperative services, and facility schools may participate through the creation of local comprehensive health education programs, which may include coordination with local student wellness programs. Implementation of the Colorado comprehensive health education program shall be a cooperative effort among the department of education, the Colorado commission on higher education, the department of public health and environment and other health education professionals, and participating school districts and boards of cooperative services. (2) The department of education has the authority to promote the development and implementation of local comprehensive health education programs and local student wellness programs, including programs that address the mental health impacts of social media use by youth. (3) (a) With the assistance of parents, school districts, the department of public health and environment, the Colorado…

3. Be current in basic life support (BLS) or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) approved by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

(1) A party to a civil union has the rights, benefits, protections, duties, obligations, responsibilities, and other incidents under law as are granted to or imposed upon spouses, whether those rights, benefits, protections, duties, obligations, responsibilities, and other incidents derive from statute, administrative or court rule, policy, common law, or any other source of law. (2) A party to a civil union is included in any definition or use of the terms "dependent", "family", "heir", "immediate family", "next of kin", "spouse", and any other term that denotes the familial or spousal relationship, as those terms are used throughout the Colorado Revised Statutes. (3) Parties to a civil union are responsible for the financial support of one another in the manner prescribed under law for spouses. (4) The law of domestic relations, including but not limited to declaration of invalidity, legal separation, dissolution, child custody, allocation of parental responsibilities, parenting time,…

(1) Guest child care facilities and public services short-term child care facilities are subject only to the requirements of this section and are otherwise excluded from the requirements of this part 3. Each guest child care facility and each public services short-term child care facility shall post a notice in bold print and in plain view on the premises of the child care facility. The notice must specify the telephone number and address of the appropriate division within the department for investigating child care facility complaints and must state that any complaint about the guest child care facility's or the public services short-term child care facility's compliance with these requirements should be directed to such division. (2) A person or entity shall not operate a guest child care facility or a public services short-term child care facility unless the following requirements are met: (a) The guest child care facility or…

(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) "Currently certified in CPR" means that the person has completed training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation from a nationally recognized evidence-based certification program within the preceding two years. (b) "Local education provider" means a school district, a charter school authorized by a school district pursuant to part 1 of article 30.5 of this title, a charter school authorized by the state charter school institute pursuant to part 5 of article 30.5 of this title, or a board of cooperative services created and operating pursuant to article 5 of this title that operates one or more public schools. (c) "State board of education" means the state board of education created and existing pursuant to section 1 of article IX of the state constitution. (2) No later than January 1, 2015, coaches of athletic programs employed by local education providers must be…

(1) "Medical director" means a licensed physician who holds such title in any inpatient or outpatient facility, department, or home care agency, and who is responsible for the quality, safety, and appropriateness of the respiratory therapy provided. (2) "Respiratory therapist" means a person who is licensed to practice respiratory therapy pursuant to this article 300. (3) "Respiratory therapy" means providing therapy, management, rehabilitation, support services for diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities that affect the pulmonary system under the overall direction of a medical director. Respiratory therapy includes the following: (a) Direct and indirect pulmonary care services that are safe, aseptic, preventive, and restorative to the patient. (b) The teaching or instruction of the techniques and skill of respiratory care whether or not in a formal educational setting. (c) Direct and indirect respiratory care services, including the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to…

(1) "Adult" means a person eighteen years of age or older. (2) "Advance medical directive" means a written instruction concerning medical treatment decisions to be made on behalf of the adult who provided the instruction in the event that he or she becomes incapacitated. An advance medical directive includes, but need not be limited to: (a) A medical durable power of attorney executed pursuant to section 15-14-506. (b) A declaration executed pursuant to the "Colorado Medical Treatment Decision Act", article 18 of this title. (c) A power of attorney granting medical treatment authority executed prior to July 1, 1992, pursuant to section 15-14-501, as it existed prior to that date; or (d) A CPR directive or declaration executed pursuant to article 18.6 of this title. (3) "Artificial nutrition or hydration" means: (a) Nutrition or hydration supplied through a tube inserted into the stomach or intestines; or (b) Nutrients or fluids…

(e) The diagnostic and therapeutic use of the following in accordance with the prescription of a physician or advanced practice nurse: Administration of medical gases, exclusive of general anesthesia; aerosols; humidification; environmental control systems and biomedical therapy; pharmacologic agents related to respiratory care procedures; mechanical or physiological ventilatory support; bronchopulmonary hygiene; respiratory protocol and evaluation; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; maintenance of the natural airways; insertion and maintenance of artificial airways; diagnostic and testing techniques required for implementation of respiratory care protocols; collection of specimens from the respiratory tract; or analysis of blood gases and respiratory secretions and participation in cardiopulmonary research.

(1) The general assembly hereby declares that it is the intent of the general assembly to encourage the use of automated external defibrillators for the purpose of saving the lives of people in cardiac arrest. (2) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) "AED" or "defibrillator" means an automated external defibrillator that: (I) Has received approval of its premarket notification filed pursuant to 21 U.S.C. sec. 360 (k), from the federal food and drug administration. (II) Is capable of recognizing the presence or absence of ventricular fibrillation or rapid ventricular tachycardia, and is capable of determining, without intervention by an operator, whether defibrillation should be performed; and (III) Upon determining that defibrillation should be performed, automatically charges and requests delivery of an electrical impulse to an individual's heart. (b) "Licensed physician" means a physician licensed to practice medicine in this state. (3) (a) In order to…

3. If the BHE has an automated external defibrillator (AED), personnel must be trained in its use, and it must be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.

(f) If a licensed secure transportation service utilizes physical restraint as part of its services, the vehicle shall additionally be equipped with the following: (i) Automated external defibrillator (AED).

(1) "Automated external defibrillator" or "AED" means an automated external defibrillator approved for sale by the federal food and drug administration. (2) "Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association, trust, unincorporated organization or other legal entity or organization, or a government or governmental body. (3) "Public place" means an enclosed indoor or outdoor area capable of holding one hundred or more people and to which the public is invited or in which the public is permitted but does not include a private residence. (4) "Public school" means a school of a school district, a district charter school, an institute charter school, a facility school, or a school operated by a board of cooperative services.

A person that is not a private entity and that makes a defibrillator or AED, as defined in section 13-21-108.1, available to aid the general public may also make available an opiate antagonist to aid an individual believed to be suffering an opiate-related drug overdose event or to an individual who is in a position to assist the individual at risk of experiencing an opiate-related drug overdose event.

10.10 If the assisted living residence has an automated external defibrillator (AED), staff shall be trained in its use and it shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.

8. The type of first aid equipment maintained by the BHE, including a requirement that such equipment be maintained in a readily accessible location, at each physical location providing services under the residential and/or overnight endorsement. First aid equipment must include, but not be limited to, an automated external defibrillator (AED). a. First aid supplies and equipment must be kept unexpired and in a reliable condition.

F. At all times there shall be First Aid supplies readily available at the facility. For every twenty (20) children/youth, at least one (1) person supervising the children/youth must be certified in First Aid or the equivalent, CPR, and AED for all ages of children/youth in care. When children/youth are with a staff member away from the facility, the staff member must have a current certification(s) in First Aid, CPR, and AED. The First Aid, CPR, and AED course must be from a nationally recognized organization and include a face-to-face demonstration of competency with a certified instructor in both child/youth and adult competencies. C. All staff must have a minimum of twenty (20) clock-hours of on-going job specific training a year. Training may include areas listed above in Section 7.714.92.B. Facilities serving children/youth funded by the Children's Habilitation Residential Program (CHRP) must complete thirty-two (32) hours of ongoing training specific…

(1) Each public school in the state is strongly encouraged to adopt curriculum for instruction to students in grades nine through twelve on cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator. The curriculum must include a training and education program included on the list maintained by the office of cardiac arrest management pursuant to section 25-53-202, and the instruction must: (a) Incorporate the psychomotor skills necessary to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and (b) Use an automated external defibrillator. (2) As used in this section, "psychomotor skills" means skills using hands-on practice to support cognitive learning.

Section 25-53-102. Placement of automated external defibrillator - donations - acquisitions limited immunity.

2.00 (5) Currently Certified in CPR: The person has completed training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation from a nationally recognized evidence- based certification program within the preceding two years. 2.00 (7) Qualified Cardiopulmonary Instructors: Instructors that have successfully completed a nationally recognized instruction and have maintained current certification to teach cardiopulmonary resuscitation. 2.01 Grant awards for the Instruction of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation to Students and Coaches. Local education providers may apply for a grant or grants to provide instruction to students in any of grades nine through twelve and school staff in any of grades nine through twelve in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator. The instruction funded pursuant to section 22-1-129, C.R.S., must include a nationally recognized, psychomotor-skills-based instructional program that reflects current, national, evidence-based, emergency cardiovascular care guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator. 2.01 (2) Application Procedures. The Department will be…

(1) "Cardiopulmonary resuscitation" or "CPR" means measures to restore cardiac function or to support breathing in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest or malfunction. "CPR" includes, but is not limited to, chest compression, delivering electric shock to the chest, or placing tubes in the airway to assist breathing. (2) "CPR directive" means an advance medical directive pertaining to the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Section 25-53-102 - Placement of automated external defibrillator - donations - acquisitions - limited immunity

e. Electrocardiograph and defibrillator.

2) Portable, battery-operated cardiac monitor-defibrillator.

(1) "Department" means the department of public health and environment. (2) "Office" means the office of cardiac arrest management created in section 25-53-202. (3) "Public access defibrillator" means an automated external defibrillator approved for sale by the federal food and drug administration and available for use by the general public. (4) "Sudden cardiac arrest" means the sudden and unexpected cessation of cardiac mechanical activity.

(1) A declaration made under article 18 of title 15, C.R.S., directing that life-sustaining procedures be withheld or withdrawn. (2) A cardiopulmonary resuscitation directive executed under article 18.6 of title 15, C.R.S.; or (3) An advance medical directive executed under article 18.7 of title 15, C.R.S.

2.5 "Cardiac Arrest" means the cessation of a functional heartbeat. 2.6 "Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)" means measures to restore cardiac function or to support breathing in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest or malfunction. "CPR" includes, but is not limited to, artificial ventilation, chest compression, delivering electric shock, placing tubes in the airway to assist breathing, or other basic and advanced resuscitative therapies. 2.7 "CPR Directive" means an advance directive pertaining to the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. 2.10 "Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNR)" means a physician order to refrain from cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(1) (a) Basic peace officer certification requirements shall include: (I) Successful completion of a high school education or its equivalent. (II) Successful completion of basic training approved by the P.O.S.T. board. (III) Passage of examinations administered by the P.O.S.T. board; and (IV) Current first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificates or their equivalents. (b) The training required for basic certification may be obtained through a training program conducted by a training academy approved by the P.O.S.T. board or completion of requirements of another state, federal, or tribal jurisdiction having standards deemed at least equivalent to those established pursuant to this part 3. (c) Repealed. (1.3) Reserve peace officer certification requirements shall include: (a) Successful completion of a high school education or its equivalent. (b) Successful completion of reserve training approved by the P.O.S.T. board; and (c) Current first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificates or their equivalents. (1.5) (a) The P.O.S.T. board…

(1) A licensed veterinarian may delegate tasks in accordance with this section and rules adopted by the board pursuant to this section. (2) A licensed veterinarian shall establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship before the veterinarian delegates a task to a veterinary technician, a veterinary technician specialist, or other qualified personnel. (3) (a) When determining whether to delegate a task to a veterinary technician, a veterinary technician specialist, or other qualified personnel, a licensed veterinarian shall consider: (I) The level of education, skills, training, licensing, and experience of the veterinary technician, the veterinary technician specialist, or other qualified personnel. (II) The appropriate level of supervision for the delegated task pursuant to subsections (4), (6), and (7) of this section and, if rules have been established by the board, any applicable rules established by the board pursuant to subsection (4) of this section; and (III) Whether the delegation of the task complies with…

(1) (a) "Advance health-care directive" means: (I) A directive concerning medical orders for scope of treatment executed pursuant to article 18.7 of title 15. (II) A declaration as to medical treatment executed pursuant to section 15-18-104. (III) A directive relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation executed pursuant to article 18.6 of title 15. (IV) A medical durable power of attorney executed pursuant to section 15-14-506; or (V) Any of the advance health-care directives listed in subsections (1)(a)(I) to (1)(a)(IV) of this section that have been properly executed in another state. (b) A power of attorney form executed pursuant to section 15-14-741 is not an advance health-care directive for the purposes of this article 54. (2) "Authorized surrogate decision-maker" means a guardian appointed pursuant to article 14 of title 15, an agent appointed pursuant to a medical durable power of attorney, a proxy decision-maker for medical treatment decisions appointed pursuant to article 18.5…

(1) The P.O.S.T. board is authorized to grant a provisional certificate to a person who: (a) Has been authorized to act as a peace officer in another state or federal jurisdiction within the preceding three years and has served as a certified law enforcement officer in good standing in the other state or federal jurisdiction for more than one year. (b) Passes the certification examination required pursuant to this part 3; and (c) Possesses current first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificates or their equivalent. (2) (a) The P.O.S.T. board is authorized to grant a basic certification to a person who meets the criteria established for basic certification by rule of the P.O.S.T. board. (b) Any rule of the P.O.S.T. board establishing the criteria for basic certification shall provide that a basic certification will be issued only after an applicant has successfully demonstrated to the P.O.S.T. board a proficiency in all…

Article 18.6 - Directive Relating to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (§§ 15-18.6-101 — 15-18.6-108)

The trial court did not abuse its discretion in admitting evidence of the respondent's prognosis or the ethics of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation as concerns the best interest standard of subsection (1). People ex rel. Yeager, 93 P.3d 589 (Colo. App. 2004).

Section 22-1-125.5 - Requirement for certification of public school athletic coaches in cardiopulmonary resuscitation - use of automated external defibrillators - definitions Section 22-1-129 - Instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automated external defibrillators - grants - definitions - rules Section 22-1-129.5 - Instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automated external defibrillators - guidelines and content standards - definition

2. "Advance Health Care Directive" or "Advance Directive" means a legal document in which an individual specifies their wishes relating to medical treatment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or medical durable power of attorney, per the requirements established in §25-54-101.1(a), CRS. These documents include, but are not necessarily limited to:

(1) Individuals providing the services of guides, trip leaders, or guide instructors shall have the following minimum qualifications and such additional qualifications as the commission may establish by rule: (a) Guides shall be eighteen years of age or older, possess a valid standard first-aid card, be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and have fifty hours of training on the river as a guide from a qualified guide instructor. (b) Trip leaders shall be eighteen years of age or older, possess a valid standard first-aid card, be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and have logged at least five hundred river miles, of which at least two hundred fifty river miles shall have been logged while acting as a qualified guide and no more than two hundred fifty river miles shall have been logged while acting as a guide on nonregulated trips. Miles from nonregulated trips shall be documented and signed by the trip…

Cross references: For the provisions relating to anatomical gifts and their effect on advance health-care directives, see part 2 of article 19 of this title; for provisions relating to a medical durable power of attorney, see § 15-14-506; for provisions relating to proxy decision-makers for medical treatment decisions, see article 18.5 of this title; for provisions relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation directives, see article 18.6 of this title.

(1) Every direct-entry midwife shall register with the division by applying to the director in the form and manner the director requires. The application shall include the information specified in section 12-225-105. (2) Any changes in the information required by subsection (1) of this section shall be reported within thirty days after the change to the division in the form and manner required by the director. (3) Every applicant for registration shall pay a registration fee to be established by the director in the manner authorized by section 12-20-105. Registrations issued pursuant to this article 225 are subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section 12-20-202 (1) and (2). Any person whose registration has expired shall be subject to the penalties provided in this article 225 or section 12-20-202 (1). (4) To qualify to register, a direct-entry midwife must have successfully completed an examination evaluated…

F. Staff designated by the program director to give medications must complete the Department-approved medication administration training and have current annual delegation or more often as determined by the Department-approved Child Care Health Consultant. Delegation must be from the center's current Department-approved Child Care Health Consultant who must observe and document the competency of each staff member involved in medication administration. All staff administering medication must have current Department-approved Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), first aid certification prior to administering medication with the following exceptions:

E. For every thirty (30) or fewer children in attendance, there must be at least one (1) staff member on duty who holds a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all ages of children, and is responsible for administering First Aid and CPR to children. Such individuals must be with the children at all times when the center is in operation. If children are at different locations, there must be a First Aid and CPR qualified staff member at each location.

Article 18.6 - Directive Relating to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

(c) Training Requirements. A transportation network company that, for remuneration from a school or school district, provides services for students to or from a school, school-related activities, or school-sanctioned activities shall ensure that each driver providing the service receives training in mandatory reporting requirements, safe driving practices, first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), education on special considerations for transporting students with disabilities, emergency preparedness, and safe pick-up and drop-off procedures.

(2.5) In addition to the requirements specified in subsection (2) of this section, a public services short-term child care facility shall ensure that at least one employee is on duty at the facility at all times when the facility is operating who holds a current department-approved first aid and safety certificate that includes certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation training for all ages of children.

This section shall not apply to a person, including a proxy decision-maker as such person is described in section 15-18.5-103, C.R.S., who complies with any advance medical directive in accordance with the provisions of title 15, C.R.S., including a medical durable power of attorney, a living will, or a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) directive.

(B) The resident's right to receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or have a written advance directive refusing CPR.

Cross references: For provisions relating to anatomical gifts and their effect on advance health-care directives, see part 2 of article 19 of this title; for provisions relating to a medical durable power of attorney, see § 15-14-506; for provisions relating to declarations concerning medical treatment, see article 18 of this title; for provisions relating to proxy decision-makers for medical treatment decisions, see article 18.5 of this title; for provisions relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation directives, see article 18.6 of this title.

e. There must be at least one (1) staff member on duty in each infant room at all times who holds a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate that includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all ages of children.

Concerning the placement of automated external defibrillators in public places, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.

Concerning removing the authorization for a public school to refuse a donated automated external defibrillator if the donating party does not agree to be responsible for the upkeep of the automated external defibrillator.

Concerning cardiac emergency preparedness, and, in connection therewith, removing certain requirements related to written plans for automated external defibrillator use and imposing certain requirements related to automated external defibrillator mai...

CPR Training For High School Students

Concerning CPR training for high school students.

Article 18.6 - Directive Relating to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (§§ 15-18.6-101 — 15-18.6-108)

(1) "Cardiopulmonary resuscitation" or "CPR" means measures to restore cardiac function or to support breathing in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest or malfunction. "CPR" includes, but is not limited to, chest compression, delivering electric shock to the chest, or placing tubes in the airway to assist breathing. (2) "CPR directive" means an advance medical directive pertaining to the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. (3) "Emergency medical service personnel" means an emergency medical service provider at any level who is certified or licensed by the department of public health and environment. "Emergency medical service personnel" includes an emergency medical responder registered by the department of public health and environment in accordance with section 25-3.5-1103.

(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) "Department" means the department of education created and existing pursuant to section 24-1-115, C.R.S. (b) Repealed. (c) "Local education provider" means a school district, a charter school authorized by a school district pursuant to part 1 of article 30.5 of this title, a charter school authorized by the state charter school institute pursuant to part 5 of article 30.5 of this title, or a board of cooperative services created and operating pursuant to article 5 of this title that operates one or more public schools. (d) "Psychomotor skills development" means the use of hands-on practice that supports cognitive learning. (e) "State board" means the state board of education created and existing pursuant to section 1 of article IX of the state constitution. (2) On and after September 1, 2014, each local education provider may apply for a grant…

(1) Any public school or person who owns, operates, or manages a public place is encouraged to place functional AEDs in sufficient quantities to ensure reasonable availability for use during perceived sudden cardiac arrest emergencies. (2) Any individual is permitted to retrieve or use an AED. (3) (a) A public school or public place shall accept a donation of an AED that meets standards established by the federal food and drug administration and is in compliance with the manufacturer's maintenance schedule. A public school or public place shall also accept gifts, grants, and donations, including in-kind donations, designated for obtaining an AED, and for inspection, maintenance, and training in the use of an AED. (b) If a public place accepts a donated AED pursuant to subsection (3)(a) of this section but the public place does not want to accept responsibility for AED training or installation or for ensuring the AED…

7. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers is required of all licensees and all licensees will receive a maximum of two hours continuing education credit (not to be applied towards renewal of an anesthesia permit) for successful completion. a. Basic Life Support, or BLS, generally refers to the type of care that first-responders, healthcare providers and public safety professionals provide to anyone who is experiencing cardiac arrest, respiratory distress or an obstructed airway. It requires knowledge and skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), using automated external defibrillators (AED) and relieving airway obstructions in patients of every age.

(2) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, "automated external defibrillator" shall have the same definition as provided in section 13-21-108.1 (2)(a), C.R.S. (3) (a) Each school district is encouraged to acquire an automated external defibrillator for placement in each public school of the school district and in each athletic facility maintained by the school district at a location separate from a public school. (b) A school district shall accept a donation of an automated external defibrillator that meets standards established by the federal food and drug administration and is in compliance with the manufacturer's maintenance schedule. A school district shall also accept gifts, grants, and donations, including in-kind donations, designated for obtaining an automated external defibrillator, and for inspection, maintenance, and training in the use of an automated external defibrillator as required in subsection (5) of this section. (c) Any automated external defibrillator acquired by a…

(1) There is hereby created in the department the office of cardiac arrest management. The purpose of the office is to: (a) Promote the use of public access defibrillators and the use of registries to let the public know where a public access defibrillator can be found and used when an individual is suffering from sudden cardiac arrest; and (b) Coordinate the collection of sudden cardiac arrest data from hospitals and emergency medical services. (2) The office shall: (a) Coordinate the collection of sudden cardiac arrest data into a data analysis system specified by the department, including outcome data from hospitals that receive cardiac patients transported by emergency medical services. (b) Implement an outreach campaign to: (I) Raise awareness regarding sudden cardiac arrest and the skills necessary to save lives, including the importance of compression cardiopulmonary resuscitation. (II) Raise awareness regarding the use of public access defibrillators. (III) Demonstrate how…

(1) "Adult" means any person eighteen years of age or older. (2) "Advance medical directive" means any written instructions concerning the making of medical treatment decisions on behalf of the person who has provided the instructions. An advance medical directive includes a medical durable power of attorney executed pursuant to section 15-14-506, a declaration executed pursuant to the "Colorado Medical Treatment Decision Act", article 18 of this title, a power of attorney granting medical treatment authority executed prior to July 1, 1992, pursuant to section 15-14-501, and a declaration executed pursuant to article 18.6 of this title. (3) "Artificial nourishment and hydration" means any medical procedure whereby nourishment or hydration is supplied through a tube inserted into a person's nose, mouth, stomach, or intestines or nutrients or fluids are injected intravenously into a person's bloodstream. (4) "Decisional capacity" means the ability to provide informed consent to or refusal of medical…