Table. Hospital Participation in the EOLOA.
| Characteristic | Permits EOLOA, No. (%) (n = 106) |
Does Not Permit EOLOA, No. (%) (n = 164) |
|---|---|---|
| Religious affiliation | 2 (2) | 70 (43) |
| Teaching hospital | 22 (21) | 6 (4) |
| Rural hospital | 10 (10) | 29 (18) |
| Hospital systema | 57 (54) | 134 (82) |
| Large hospital (≥500 beds) | 9 (9) | 13 (8) |
| Nonprofit status | 91(86) | 93 (57) |
| Serious illness services on site | ||
| Palliative care | 101 (95) | 127 (77) |
| Spiritual support—patients | 104 (98) | 154 (94) |
| Bereavement support—families | 93 (88) | 113 (69) |
| EOLOA resources | ||
| Have EOLOA policy | 97 (92) | 138 (84) |
| Training for physicians | 99 (93) | 103 (63) |
| Information for patients | 53 (50) | 25 (15) |
Abbreviation: EOLOA, End of Life Option Act.
a
Hospital system defined as 3 or more hospitals.