Section R156-1-602 - Telehealth - DefinitionsIn accordance with Section 26-60-103 and Subsection 26-60-104(1), in addition to the definitions in Title 26, Chapter 60, Telehealth Act, as used in Title 58 or this Title R156 the following rule definitions supplement the statutory definitions:
(1) "Originating site" means the same as defined in Subsection 26-60-102(3). (2) "Patient" means the same as defined in Subsection 26-60-102(4).(3) "Patient Encounter" means any encounter where medical treatment and evaluation and management services are provided. The entire course of an inpatient stay in a healthcare facility or treatment in an emergency department is a single patient encounter.(4) "Provider" means the same as defined in Subsection 26-60-102(6)(b), an individual licensed under Title 58 to provide health care services, and: (a) shall include an individual exempt from licensure as defined in Section 58-1-307 who provides health care services within the individual's scope of practice under Title 58, Occupations and Professions; and(b) may include multiple providers obtaining informed consent and providing care as a team, consistent with the standards of practice applicable to a broader practice model found in traditional health care settings.(5) "Telehealth services" means the same as defined in Subsection 26-60-102(8).(6) "Telemedicine services" means the same as defined in Subsection 26-60-102(9).Utah Admin. Code R156-1-602
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-23, effective 11/8/2018Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-03, effective 1/9/2020Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-07, effective 3/25/2021