telehealth

Question 1

Telehealth PT dos

Answer 1

• verify PT license from FSBPT
• use encrypted tech
• get malpractice insurance
• consult state practice act
• must be within the state you are licensed and treating (cannot treat form another state)

Question 2

Telehealth PT donts

Answer 2

• over-simplify
• consult social medial for telehealth PT sources
• duplicate unwarranted services

Question 3

Protected health informaiton

Answer 3

• names
• addresses
• dates other than year
• telephone numbers
• fax numbers
• email addresses
• SSN
• MRN
• health plan beneficiary numbers
• account numbers
• certificate/license numbers
• vehicle identifiers
• device identifiers and serial numbers
• WEB URL
• IP address
• biometric identifiers including fingerprints and voice prints
• full face photogrraphs and comparable images
• any other unique identifying numberr, characteristic or code

Question 4

Conderations for telehealth

Answer 4

• technology: HIPAA compliant, encrypted tech
• same standard of care as in person
• be prepared-practice before you see the patient
• safety
• which patients are appropriate: need for manual theapy or modalities
• informed consent
• PT competency and training

Question 5

E-vist vs telehealth

Answer 5

• E-visit = not face to face digital communication
• initiated by patient
• requires a clinical decision that otherwise typically would have occured during an office visit
• telehealth: interaction audio-video real-time communciation between patient and provider