N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-10.26

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 13:35-10.26 - Telemedicine or telehealth: purpose and scope

(a) The purpose of N.J.A.C. 13:35-10.27 through 10.33 and this section is to implement the provisions of P.L. 2017, c. 117 (N.J.S.A. 45:1-61et seq.), which authorizes healthcare providers to engage in telemedicine and telehealth.

(b)N.J.A.C. 13:35-10.27 through 10.33 and this section shall apply to all persons who are licensed by the Board as athletic trainers.

(c) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:1-62, an athletic trainer must hold a license issued by the Board if he or she:

1. Is located in New Jersey and provides health care services to any athlete located in or out of New Jersey by means of telemedicine or telehealth; or

2. Is located outside of New Jersey and provides health care services to any athlete located in New Jersey by means of telemedicine or telehealth.

(d) Notwithstanding N.J.S.A. 45:1-62, a healthcare provider located in another state who consults with a licensed athletic trainer in New Jersey through the use of information and communications technologies, but does not direct patient care, will not be considered as providing health care services to an athlete in New Jersey and will not be required to obtain licensure in New Jersey in order to provide such consultation.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-10.26

Adopted by 52 N.J.R. 474(a), effective 3/2/2020