Ala. Admin. Code r. 850-X-2-.04 - Telehealth
(1) An individual
who provides social work via telehealth to a client located in Alabama shall
have an active license in the State of Alabama and be in good standing with the
Board and shall comply with the standards of professional conduct and ethics,
section
850-X-9-.01 of the administrative code.
(2)
Upon initiation of telehealth services, a licensee shall
(a) Obtain informed consent from the client.
The consent shall be documented.
(b) Assess whether the client is appropriate
for telehealth.
(c) Utilize best
practices for telehealth to ensure both client confidentiality and the security
of the communication.
(3) The client must be located within the
borders of the State of Alabama.
(4) The licensee shall ensure that the
electronic communication is secure to maintain confidentiality of the client's
health information as required by the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA).
(5) A
licensee who uses telehealth to provide services shall make reasonable effort
to become and remain knowledgeable about the advantages and drawbacks of
professional online relationships.
Notes
Author: Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, ยง 34-30-57(6) (1991).
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