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319A.300 Duty of treating occupational therapist utilizing telehealth to ensure
patient's informed consent and maintain confidentiality -- Board to
promulgate administrative regulations -- Definition of "telehealth".
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A treating occupational therapist who provides or facilitates the use of telehealth
shall ensure:
(a) That the informed consent of the patient, or another appropriate person with
authority to make the health care treatment decision for the patient, is obtained
before services are provided through telehealth; and
(b) That the confidentiality of the patient's medical information is maintained as
required by this chapter and other applicable law. At a minimum,
confidentiality shall be maintained through appropriate processes, practices,
and technology as designated by the board and that conform to applicable
federal law.
The board shall promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS
Chapter 13A to implement this section and as necessary to:
(a) Prevent abuse and fraud through the use of telehealth services;
(b) Prevent fee-splitting through the use of telehealth services; and
(c) Utilize telehealth in the provision of occupational therapy services and in the
provision of continuing education.
For purposes of this section, "telehealth" means the use of interactive audio, video,
or other electronic media to deliver health care. It includes the use of electronic
media for diagnosis, consultation, treatment, transfer of health or medical data, and
continuing education.
Effective: July 14, 2000
History: Created 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 376, sec. 17, effective July 14, 2000.
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