Alaska
Occupational Therapy	Physical Therapy
Telehealth/Telemedicine/Telecommunications Definition
Telerehabilitation means the practice of therapy by a person licensed as a therapist under AS 08.84 and this chapter using an interactive telecommunication system. Interactive Telecommunications System means: Audio and video equipment that permits a two-way, real time communication between a therapist licensed in Alaska and a patient who is located at a distant site in the state which is not in close proximity to the therapist Does not include: ○ Electronic mail ○ Facsimile machine ○ Telephone Source:12 AAC 54.990(6)	Telerehabilitation means the practice of therapy by a person licensed as a therapist under AS 08.84 and this chapter using an interactive telecommunication system. Interactive Telecommunications System means: Audio and video equipment that permits a two-way, real time communication between a therapist licensed in Alaska and a patient who is located at a distant site in the state which is not in close proximity to the therapist Does not include: ○ Electronic mail ○ Facsimile machine ○ Telephone Source:12 AAC 54.990(6)
Modality
Occupational therapists are permitted to use interactive telecommunications systems. This would include live video and audio. Use of electronic mail, facsimile machine, and telephone are not permitted. Source:12 AAC 54.990	Physical therapists are permitted to use interactive telecommunications systems. This would include live video and audio. Use of electronic mail, facsimile machine, and telephone are not permitted. Source:12 AAC 54.990
Location- Type of site/Geography
Occupational therapists must be physically located in the state of Alaska while conducting telerehabilitation. Source:12 AAC 54.825	Physical therapists must be physically located in the state of Alaska while conducting telerehabilitation. Source:12 AAC 54.530
Type of Service
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Supervision
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Informed Consent
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Patient-Provider-Relationship/In-Person Exam Required
Occupational therapists may use interactive telecommunications to conduct one-on-one consultations, including initial evaluation. Source:12 AAC 54.530(4)	Physical therapists may use interactive telecommunications to conduct one-on-one consultations, including initial evaluation. Source:12 AAC 54.530(4)
Licensing
Occupational therapists must be licensed in Alaska to provide telehealth services to patients in the state. Source:12 AAC 54.530(b)	Physical therapists must be licensed in Alaska to provide telehealth services to patients in the state. Source:12 AAC 54.530(b)
Other
Occupational therapists must maintain the same ethical conduct and integrity as in-person rehabilitation. They may conduct one-on-one consultations, including initial evaluations, and must provide and ensure appropriate client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance. Source:12 AAC 54.825(2)	Physical therapists must maintain the same ethical conduct and integrity as in-person rehabilitation. They may conduct one-on-one consultations, including initial evaluations, and must provide and ensure appropriate client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance. Source:12 AAC 54.530(2)