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Telemental Health: Legal Considerations for Social Workers - NASW

(4 days ago) People also askWhat is telehealth regulation in social work?The report has been released so that providers and employers can be maximally informed of licensing rules. Aptly named the New report: Telehealth regulation in social work, the effort addresses social work licensing statutes, practice standards, and regulations related to telehealth in the United States and Canada.Telehealth Social Work: ASWB Telehealth Regulations Reporttelehealth.orgDo social workers need a telehealth policy?Social workers who offer telehealth services should develop a telehealth policy and discuss it with clients, according to standard 1.03 (e), Informed Consent. Telehealth policy and procedures should include the following: Obtaining informed consent to provide telehealth services per standard 1.03 (a), Informed Consent.8 Ethical Considerations for Starting a Telehealth Practicenaswcanews.orgWhere can social workers find information about telemental health services?Social workers can check the regulations in their jurisdiction for general information on the provision of telemental health services with a 50 state telemental health survey (PDF) that focuses specifically on the remote delivery of behavioral health care services.Telemental Health: Legal Considerations for Social Workers - NASWsocialworkers.orgHow does telehealth work for social workers?For social workers, telehealth may involve the use of videoconferencing software to provide face-to-face counseling and psychotherapy to clients. It may also incorporate the use of electronic data and client record keeping management tools, the use of wearable technology, and apps.8 Ethical Considerations for Starting a Telehealth Practicenaswcanews.orgFeedbackNASWhttps://www.socialworkers.org/About/Legal/HIPAATelemental Health: Legal Considerations for Social Workers - NASWWEBTelemental health is the practice of delivering clinical health care services via technology assisted media or other electronic means between a practitioner and a client who are located in two different locations. Treatment is considered to take place where the client …

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U.S. and Canadian regulation of social work electronic services …

(7 days ago) WEBAs the use of technology in health care (telehealth) and social work practice continues to evolve, so too do legal In total, 39 of ASW’s 64 member jurisdictions have adopted regulatory guidelines for electronic social work services. This includes 34 states and five provinces. Provisions were found in one or more areas of regulation

https://www.aswb.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/SW-regulation-for-electronic-services-10.8.20.pdf

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A Social Work Guide to Telehealth in North Carolina

(8 days ago) WEBThe social worker must comply with guidelines for the locations of the social worker and the client. The social worker must accurately represent themselves and practice within their competencies. Informed consent must be expanded to address additional risks of using technology. If you are looking for telehealth polices that were put into place

https://www.naswnc.org/page/Telehealth

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Standards for Technology in Social Work Practice - NASW

(2 days ago) WEBSocial workers should ensure that their means of electronic data gathering are in keeping with ethical standards and best practice guidelines. Social workers should adhere to the privacy and security standards of applicable laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) (P.L. 104-191), the federal policy

https://www.socialworkers.org/Practice/NASW-Practice-Standards-Guidelines/Standards-for-Technology-in-Social-Work-Practice

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How Social Workers Can Adapt to Teletherapy — Social Work Today

(5 days ago) WEBIn addition, some social workers faced difficulty finding proper telehealth training or solving other logistical issues, like ensuring the technology and devices they used were HIPAA compliant. However, even those who had previously been resistant to teletherapy pivoted to embrace this new skill set and format in order to reach the needs of

https://www.socialworktoday.com/news/enews_0321_1.shtml

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Tips and practices for providing telemental health services

(2 days ago) WEBThe Wayne State University School of Social Work has compiled the following list of tips and best practices for social workers to consider when working with telemental health by phone or video conference due to COVID-19. National Association for Social Workers - Telehealth Information; American Psychological Association - Guidelines for the

https://socialwork.wayne.edu/coronovirus/socialwork/telehealth

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New report: Telehealth regulation in social work - ATA

(Just Now) WEBThe Association of Social Work Boards recently published a detailed report on the regulation of telehealth practice by social workers in the United States and Canada. The new report is available at no charge through Social Work PROfile, a new service offered by ASWB for telehealth providers. “The past 18 months have seen …

https://www.americantelemed.org/resources/new-report-telehealth-regulation-in-social-work/

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Best practice guides Telehealth.HHS.gov

(7 days ago) WEBTelehealth for maternal health services. Telehealth can provide necessary prenatal and postpartum care for patients who need convenient appointments they can access from their home or workplace. Maternal telehealth includes remote patient monitoring, screening and treatment for postpartum depression, and lactation consulting.

https://telehealth.hhs.gov/providers/best-practice-guides

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Telehealth for the Treatment of Serious Mental Illness and …

(4 days ago) WEBproviders, mental health counselors, social workers, psychologists, addiction counselors, case managers, opioid treatment providers, peer workers) can implement telehealth methods. In addition, practitioners can use telehealth with a hybrid approach for increased flexibility. For instance, a client can receive both in-

https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep21-06-02-001.pdf

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Catching Our Breath To Evaluate Telehealth Best Practices

(3 days ago) WEBExpand. Telehealth Best Practices. by Susie Kim-VanderGriend, MSW. The unprecedented global pandemic of the COVID-19 outbreak brought life as we know it to a standstill. Many state governors implemented shelter-in-place or stay-at-home orders, suspending all activity that is “not necessary to sustain or protect life” (Michigan, 2020).

https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/practice/catching-our-breath-to-evaluate-telehealth-best-practices/

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MLN901705 - Telehealth Services - Centers for Medicare

(8 days ago) WEBPage 1 of 6. MLN901705 February 2024. We pay for specific Medicare Part B services that a physician or practitioner provides via 2-way, interactive technology (or telehealth). Telehealth substitutes for an in-person visit, and generally involves 2-way, interactive technology that permits communication between the practitioner and patient.

https://www.cms.gov/files/document/mln901705-telehealth-services.pdf

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COVID-19 FAQ & Resources - National Association of Social Workers

(Just Now) WEBCOVID-19 FAQ & Resources for Practitioners. The current COVID-19 pandemic presents social workers with a number of challenges to address in ensuring their own health and safety, continuity of care for clients, and the well-being of the community at large. NASW-NJ is actively working to stay abreast of emergency orders, laws, and …

https://naswnj.socialworkers.org/News/COVID-19-FAQ-Resources

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The Benefits of Telehealth Social Work

(1 days ago) WEBTelehealth technology offers flexibility: Participants can meet anytime. They don’t need to plan their commuting time to and from the session or find a caretaker for a child or older adult living at home, and they can limit the amount of time they need to take off from work for a session. Plus, they can schedule urgent appointments more easily.

https://onlinesocialwork.vcu.edu/blog/telehealth-social-work/

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Teletherapy FAQs NASW Assurance Services

(Just Now) WEBThe SW professional should politely explain that it is important to comply with stated local mandates for social distancing. The social worker should explain how the Telehealth process will work, offer a trial appointment or make an appointment for a later date when social distance restrictions are relaxed.

https://naswassurance.org/frequently-asked-questions/teletherapy-faqs/

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Telehealth policy Telehealth.HHS.gov

(4 days ago) WEBHealth care providers eligible to bill for Medicare can bill for telehealth services regardless of where the patient or provider is located through December 31, 2024. For more information about what is covered, see: List of Telehealth Services — from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Current State Laws & Reimbursement Policies

https://telehealth.hhs.gov/providers/telehealth-policy

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8 Ethical Considerations for Starting a Telehealth Practice

(3 days ago) WEBIt may also incorporate the use of electronic data and client record keeping management tools, the use of wearable technology, and apps. Prior to starting a telehealth practice, social workers should be aware of the following ethical considerations. 1. Get Training and Become Competent. Before pursuing any new practice including using

https://naswcanews.org/8-ethical-considerations-for-starting-a-telehealth-practice/

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Introduction to Telehealth: Clinical and Program Perspective

(9 days ago) WEBThis course is designed for California licensed and non-licensed social workers who are now using telehealth services to meet the needs of their employers, clients, and communities. This course incorporates information regarding legal and ethical standards and guidelines and provides information specific to the current worldwide pandemic.

https://courses.socialworkweb.com/courses/2127971

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