Statewide Implementation Team - Professionals

MOLST Statewide Implementation Team

The Team was convened on May 12, 2010 by the Community-wide End-of-life/Palliative Care Initiative led by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield to support implementation of the new DOH-5003 MOLST form and Family Health Care Decisions Act (FHCDA).

Statewide professional organizations and regional leaders serve on the MOLST Statewide Implementation Team. If your organization wishes to participate, please contact Dr. Patricia Bomba, Chair at Patricia.Bomba@lifethc.com or toll free at 1-877-718-6709.

Purpose of the MOLST Statewide Implementation Team

To oversee effective statewide implementation of the MOLST Program
To support NYSDOH implementation of the FHCDA and revision of the MOLST form to conform to the procedures and decision-making standards set forth in the FHCDA

Goals of the MOLST Statewide Implementation Team

To disseminate information concerning the use of the MOLST form
To create a forum for discussion about implementation issues
To establish a centralized repository of information about MOLST and end-of-life decisions

Upcoming Monthly Meetings - TBD

Conference Call Instructions for All Team and Workgroup Meetings
Dial-in number: 1-800-747-8181
Pass code: 2384514

Location
Public Safety Building, Step Conference Room
1190 Scottsville Road; Rochester, New York

Meeting Minutes

MOLST Statewide Implementation Team Workgroups

Workgroups have been formed to support the many activities needed to support the MOLST Statewide Implementation Team's goals. Members of the Team or designees from their respective organizations are welcome to participate. Please contact Ellen Sorce at Ellen.Sorce@excellus.com if you are interested in participating or recommending someone to serve on these workgroups.

Goal of MOLST Workgroups

Communication and Education Workgroup