OLERE Telehealth and Technology 2

Question 1

An Oklahoma LPC providing telehealth services must verify the client's location at the start of each session primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure the LPC is licensed in the state where the client is physically located during the session

Answer

A counselor providing telehealth must be licensed in the state where the client is physically present during the session. Verifying client location at each session ensures the counselor is practicing within their licensed jurisdiction.

Question 2

Which of the following represents a HIPAA-compliant approach for an Oklahoma counselor conducting telehealth sessions?

Accepted Answer

Using a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement-covered telehealth platform

Answer

HIPAA-compliant telehealth requires using platforms that provide a Business Associate Agreement and have appropriate security features including encryption and access controls. Consumer-grade applications without BAAs do not meet HIPAA requirements.

Question 3

An Oklahoma LPC is seeing a client via telehealth when the client suddenly discloses active suicidal ideation with intent and a means. The counselor should:

Accepted Answer

Obtain the client's physical location and local emergency contacts and activate local emergency services if needed

Answer

Telehealth crisis management requires having the client's physical address and local emergency contact information available before any session. When a telehealth client discloses imminent suicidal risk, the counselor must be able to activate local emergency services using that information.

Question 4

An Oklahoma LPC wants to use a mobile app to communicate with clients between sessions. The primary consideration before implementing this is:

Accepted Answer

Whether the app is HIPAA-compliant and whether its use is clinically appropriate for each client

Answer

Between-session communication technology must be HIPAA-compliant to protect client information, and its clinical appropriateness must be evaluated for each client, as not all clients benefit from increased accessibility.

Question 5

An Oklahoma LPC wants to store client records using a cloud-based platform. Under HIPAA, the cloud provider is considered a:

Accepted Answer

Business Associate requiring a Business Associate Agreement with the counselor

Answer

A cloud storage provider that handles protected health information on behalf of a covered entity is a Business Associate under HIPAA, requiring a signed Business Associate Agreement before storing any client information.

OLERE - Oklahoma Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Exam Practice Test

OLERE - Oklahoma Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Exam Practice Test

OLERE Telehealth and Technology 2