N.J. Admin. Code § 13:44K-7.1
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024
Section 13:44K-7.1 - Purpose and scope(a) The purpose of this subchapter 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) This subchapter shall apply to all persons who are licensed by the Council.(c) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:1-62, an occupational therapist, occupational therapy assistant, temporary occupational therapist, or temporary licensed occupational therapy assistant must hold a license issued by the Council, if he or she:1. Is located in New Jersey and provides occupational therapy services to any client located in or out of New Jersey by means of telemedicine or telehealth; or2. Is located outside of New Jersey and provides occupational therapy services to any client located in New Jersey by means of telemedicine or telehealth.(d) Notwithstanding N.J.S.A. 45:1-62 and (c) above, a healthcare provider located in another state who consults with a licensee in New Jersey through the use of information and communications technologies, but does not direct client care, will not be considered as providing health care services to a client in New Jersey consistent with N.J.S.A. 45:37-51, et seq., and will not be required to obtain licensure in New Jersey in order to provide such consultation.N.J. Admin. Code § 13:44K-7.1
Reserved by 51 N.J.R. 769(b), effective 5/20/2019Adopted by 54 N.J.R. 157(a), effective 1/18/2022