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Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy
Telehealth/Telemedicine/Telecommunications Definition
Telerehabilitation is the clinical application of consultative, preventative, diagnostic, and therapeutic services via two-way interactive telecommunication technology.
Source:Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board Statement on Telehealth (2010)
“Telehealth” means the use of electronic communications to provide and deliver a host of health-related information and healthcare services, including, but not limited to physical therapy related information and services, over large and small distances. Telehealth encompasses a variety of healthcare and health promotion activities, including, but not limited to, education, advice, reminders, interventions, and monitoring of interventions.
Source:Ohio Admin. Code 4755-27-01
Modality
Telehealth includes live video and interactive telecommunication technology.
Source:Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board Statement on Telehealth (2010)
Telehealth includes electronic communications and remote monitoring.
Source:Ohio Admin. Code 4755-27-01
Location- Type of site/Geography
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Type of Service
Occupational therapists may provide individual client services, including evaluation and intervention, via telerehabilitation.
Source:Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board Statement on Telehealth (2010)
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Supervision
No reference found. A supervising physical therapist must be available to a physical therapist assistant by telecommunication at all times, with no requirement for on location supervision.
Source:Ohio Admin. Code 4755-27-04.
Informed Consent
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Patient-Provider-Relationship/In-Person Exam Required
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Licensing
Occupational therapy personnel must be in possession of a valid Ohio license prior to providing occupational therapy services to clients in Ohio via telerehabilitation.
Source:Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board Statement on Telehealth (2010)
If a physical therapy patient is located in Ohio, the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant providing physical therapy services via telehealth must hold a valid license under Ohio statute.
Source:Ohio Admin. Code 4755-27-01
Other
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