N.M. Code R. § 16.26.2.20 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS WHO PRACTICE TELEHEALTH
A. An audiologist, speech-language
pathologist or hearing aid dispenser licensed in New Mexico may use
telecommunication technology to deliver services to a person residing in New
Mexico who is physically present at a different location from the provider at
the time services are received, so long as the services delivered through use
of telecommunication technology meet or exceed the quality of services
delivered face-to-face.
B. An
audiologist, speech-language pathologist or hearing aid dispenser who resides
outside the boundaries of the state of New Mexico and delivers services or
products to residents of New Mexico shall be licensed by the board.
C. An audiologist, speech-language
pathologist or hearing aid dispenser using telecommunication technology to
deliver services shall have necessary knowledge and skills, obtained through
education, training and experience to use such technology
competently.
D. Telecommunication
technology used to deliver services must be equivalent to that provided in
person.
E. A licensed audiologist,
speech-language pathologist or hearing aid dispenser must be physically present
at all times at the hub site while interactive telecommunication technology is
used to deliver services to a client physically present at a remote
site.
F. A licensed audiologist,
speech-language pathologist or hearing aid dispenser using telecommunication
technology to deliver services to a client shall
(1) assess the client's ability to
participate meaningfully in the services delivered through telecommunications,
including but not limited to the client's physical, cognitive and behavioral
abilities;
(2) calibrate properly
the clinical instruments used for delivery of services in accordance with
standard operating procedures and manufacturer specifications;
(3) train properly the facilitator at the
client-patient site if used;
(4)
comply with all laws and rules governing maintenance of client records,
including but not limited to client confidentiality requirements; and
(5) comply with all professional standards
governing delivery of services including the applicable code of
ethics.
G. A licensed
audiologist, speech-language pathologist or hearing aid dispenser using
telecommunication technology to deliver services to a client shall provide
notice to the client, guardian, caregiver and multi-disciplinary team as
appropriate, including but not limited to the right to refuse telehealth
services, options for service delivery and instruction on filing and resolving
complaints.
H. An audiologist,
speech-language pathologist or hearing aid dispenser shall not deliver services
to a client solely through the use of regular mail, facsimile or electronic
mail, although these methods of communication may be used to supplement the
face-to-face delivery of services or through the use of telecommunication
technology.
Notes
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