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Utah
Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy
Telehealth/Telemedicine/Telecommunications Definition
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Modality
No reference found. Use of telephone or electronic communication is allowed for some supervision.
Source:Utah Code § 58 24b-102
Location- Type of site/Geography
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Type of Service
No reference found. “Consultation by telecommunication” means the provision of expert or professional advice by a physical therapist who is licensed outside of Utah to a licensed physical therapist or a health care provider by telecommunication or electronic communication.
Source:Utah Code § 58 24b-102
Supervision
Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants are required to participate in biweekly face-to-face meetings which may be held via videoconference.
Source:Utah Code § 58 42a-306
“General supervision” means supervision and oversight of a person by a licensed physical therapist when the licensed physical therapist is immediately available in person, by telephone, or by electronic communication to assist the person.
Source:Utah Code § 58 24b-102
Informed Consent
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Patient-Provider-Relationship/In-Person Exam Required
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Licensing
No reference found. Utah is part of the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact. Physical therapists licensed through the compact in other compact states may provide services in Utah.
Source:Utah Code § 58 24c-101
A person without a Utah physical therapy license may provide consultation via telecommunication to a physical therapist in Utah.
Source:Utah Code § 58 24b-304
Other
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