Md. Code Regs. 10.46.08.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 10.46.08.05 - Patient Evaluation

A. An occupational therapist who practices telehealth shall:

(1) Perform a synchronous or asynchronous clinical patient evaluation that is appropriate for the patient and the condition with which the patient presents before providing a treatment plan through telehealth; and

(2) If clinically appropriate for the patient, provide or refer a patient to:

(a) In-person treatment; or

(b) Another type of telehealth service.

B. A telehealth practitioner may not treat a patient based solely on an online questionnaire.

Md. Code Regs. 10.46.08.05

Regulation .05 adopted effective 50:18 Md. R. 797, eff. 9/18/2023