Telepractice

Question 1

Telepractice

Answer 1

“delivery, management and coordination of care and services provided via information and telecommunication technologies”

Question 2

Kinds of Telepractice

Answer 2

telephone
technology
PDAs
faxes
Internet
videoconferencing
computer information systems
teleradiology (similar to PACS)
telerobotics.

Question 3

CNO recommendation on documentation

Answer 3

date and time of interaction
name of the providers involved
name of the client being discussed when applicable
reason for the interaction
information provided/received
client information provided/received
advice or information provided/received
any follow-up information required/provided
any agreement/consensus about the plan of care
the nurse’s signature and designation (CNO, 2009)

Question 4

Recommendations to minimize the risk of PHI breaches

Answer 4

take reasonable steps to ensure the flow of information through
telecommunication technology is secure
ensure privacy during audio/video presentations of PHI
use telephones and cellphones in private areas
use first names or number codes when discussing care
locate laptops, screens, and computer monitors away from public view
encrypt data on portable technology (e.g., PDA, laptop)
encrypt Email messages
any follow-up information required/provided
any agreement/consensus about the plan of care
the nurse’s signature and designation (CNO, 2009)