N.J. Admin. Code § 13:34-32.3 - Standard of care

(a) Prior to providing services through telemedicine or telehealth, a licensee shall determine whether providing those services through telemedicine or telehealth would be consistent with the standard of care applicable for those services when provided in-person.

(b) If a licensee determines, either before or during the provision of professional counseling or rehabilitation counseling, as applicable, that services cannot be provided through telemedicine or telehealth in a manner that is consistent with in-person standards of care, the licensee shall not provide or supervise services through telemedicine or telehealth.

1. An associate professional counselor or any licensee working under supervision shall be responsible for determining whether professional counseling or rehabilitation counseling, as applicable, can be provided through telemedicine or telehealth in a manner that is consistent with inperson standards of care.

(c) A licensee who determines that services cannot be provided through telemedicine or telehealth pursuant to (b) above shall advise the client to obtain services in-person.

(d) A licensee who provides a treatment, or consultation recommendation, including discussions regarding the risk and benefits of a client's treatment options, through telemedicine or telehealth shall be held to the same standard of care or practice standards as are applicable to in-person settings.

Notes

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:34-32.3

Adopted by 53 N.J.R. 1285(a), effective 8/2/2021