Iowa Admin. Code r. 655-6.4 - Telehealth
(1)
Telehealth permitted. A licensee may, in accordance with all
applicable laws and rules, provide health care services to a patient through
telehealth.
(2)
License
required. A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse who provides
services through telehealth to a patient physically located in Iowa must hold
an active license issued by the board or have an active privilege to practice
in Iowa pursuant to the nurse licensure compact.
(3)
Standard of care. A
licensee who provides services through telehealth is held to the same standard
of care as is applicable to in-person settings. A licensee shall not perform
any service via telehealth unless the same standard of care can be achieved as
if the service was performed in person.
(4)
Scope of practice. A
licensee who provides services through telehealth shall ensure the services
provided are consistent with the licensee's scope of practice, education,
training, and experience.
(5)
Technology. A licensee providing services through telehealth
shall utilize technology that is secure and compliant with the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, PL 104-191, August 21, 1996, 110
Stat. 1936, and any amendments as of October 30, 2024. The technology must be
of sufficient quality, size, resolution, and clarity such that the licensee can
safely and effectively provide the telehealth services and abide by the
applicable standard of care.
(6)
Records. A licensee who provides services through telehealth
shall maintain a record of the care provided to the patient. Such records shall
comply with all applicable laws, rules, and standards of care for
recordkeeping, confidentiality, and disclosure of a patient's medical
record.
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(1) Telehealth permitted. A licensee may, in accordance with all applicable laws and rules, provide health care services to a patient through telehealth .
(2) License required. A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse who provides services through telehealth to a patient physically located in Iowa must hold an active license issued by the board or have an active privilege to practice in Iowa pursuant to the nurse licensure compact.
(3) Standard of care. A licensee who provides services through telehealth shall be held to the same standard of care as is applicable to in-person settings. A licensee shall not perform any service via telehealth unless the same standard of care can be achieved as if the service was performed in person.
(4) Scope of practice. A licensee who provides services through telehealth shall ensure the services provided are consistent with the licensee 's scope of practice, education, training, and experience.
(5) Technology. A licensee providing services through telehealth shall utilize technology that is secure and compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The technology must be of sufficient quality, size, resolution, and clarity such that the licensee can safely and effectively provide the telehealth services and abide by the applicable standard of care.
(6) Records. A licensee who provides services through telehealth shall maintain a record of the care provided to the patient. Such records shall comply with all applicable laws, rules, and standards of care for recordkeeping, confidentiality, and disclosure of a patient's medical record .