Telepractice & Technology in SLP Flashcards
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Which federal law most directly governs privacy protections for patient health information transmitted during telepractice sessions?
Answer: HIPAA
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) governs the privacy and security of protected health information, including data transmitted during telepractice.
An SLP is conducting a telepractice session with a child who has autism and becomes dysregulated. What is the BEST first step?
Answer: Contact the caregiver present in the room to assist with co-regulation
When a child becomes dysregulated during telepractice, the caregiver co-present in the room should assist, as they can provide physical support the SLP cannot offer remotely.
Which type of telepractice model involves a remote SLP directing a paraprofessional or assistant who is physically present with the client?
Answer: Hub-and-spoke model
The hub-and-spoke (or facilitated) model involves a remote SLP supervising an on-site facilitator (often a paraprofessional) who assists the client during sessions.
When obtaining informed consent for telepractice, which element is MOST important to include beyond standard consent?
Answer: Potential technology limitations and how they may affect service delivery
Informed consent for telepractice must specifically address technology limitations, privacy risks, and how technical issues could impact service quality.
A school-based SLP wants to provide telepractice services to students across state lines. What is the PRIMARY licensure consideration?
Answer: The SLP must be licensed in the state where the client is physically located
Licensure for telepractice is typically governed by the state where the client is physically located at the time of service, so the SLP must hold a valid license in that state.
Which assessment approach is most appropriate when standardized tests cannot be administered via telepractice due to copyright or technical limitations?
Answer: Conduct dynamic assessment or criterion-referenced procedures
Dynamic and criterion-referenced assessments are valid alternatives when standardized tools cannot be adapted for telepractice, and they provide ecologically relevant data.
An SLP delivering telepractice notices significant audio lag during articulation therapy. What is the BEST immediate clinical adaptation?
Answer: Increase use of visual feedback tools and reduce reliance on real-time auditory modeling
When audio lag impairs real-time auditory feedback, SLPs should maximize visual supports (mirrors, video modeling, visual feedback apps) to compensate.