Ohio Admin. Code 4755:1-2-06 - Telehealth
(A)
"Telehealth" means health care services provided
through the use of information and communication technology by a health care
professional, within the professional's scope of practice, who is located at a
site other than the site where either of the following is located:
(1)
The patient
receiving the services;
(2)
Another health care professional with whom the provider
of the services is consulting regarding the patient.
(B)
An occupational
therapist or occupational therapy assistant may provide telehealth services in
accordance with section
4743.09 of the Revised
Code.
(C)
The standard of care for a patient treated through
telehealth is equal to the standard of care for in-person
services.
(D)
The license holder shall verify the identity and
physical location of the patient or client at the beginning of each telehealth
visit.
(E)
With respect to the provision of telehealth services,
all of the following apply:
(1)
A license holder may use synchronous or asynchronous
technology to provide telehealth services to a patient during an initial visit
if the appropriate standard of care for an initial visit is
satisfied.
(2)
A license holder may deny a patient telehealth services
and, instead, require the patient to undergo an in-person visit if care is
continued with that license holder.
(3)
When providing
telehealth services in accordance with this rule, a license holder shall comply
with all requirements under state and federal law regarding the protection of
patient information. A license holder shall ensure that any username or
password information and any electronic communications between the professional
and a patient are securely transmitted and stored.
(4)
A license holder
may use synchronous or asynchronous technology to provide telehealth services
to a patient during an annual visit if the appropriate standard of care for an
annual visit is satisfied.
(F)
In order to treat
a patient or client located in Ohio, an occupational therapist or occupational
therapy assistant shall have either an Ohio license or a privilege to practice
in Ohio via the occupational therapy compact.
Replaces: 4755-7-05
Notes
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4743.09 4755.90
Rule Amplifies: 4743.09, 4755.11
Prior Effective Dates: 09/01/2022
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