30 Miss. Code. R. 2901-11.5 - Patient Identity and Communication

(a) The optometrist using telehealth to deliver optometric services or who practices tele-optometric treatment, upon initial contact with the patient shall:

(1) Verify the identity of the patient prior to each encounter;

(2) Obtain alternative means of contacting the patient;

(3) Arrange for the patient to have alternative means of contacting the optometrist.

(4) Provide contact methods of alternative communication the optometrist shall use for emergency purposes;

(5) Use personal identifying information only in secure communications; and

(6) Obtain written, informed consent from the patient or other appropriate person with authority to make optometric/health care treatment decisions for the patient before services are provided through telehealth.

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30 Miss. Code. R. 2901-11.5

Adopted 11/21/2022