SLP Telepractice & Technology in SLP 4

Question 1

Which platform feature is REQUIRED for a videoconferencing tool used in SLP telepractice to be considered HIPAA-compliant?

Accepted Answer

A signed Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with the vendor

Answer

For HIPAA compliance, the SLP's organization must have a signed Business Associate Agreement with the videoconferencing vendor acknowledging their responsibility for protecting PHI.

Question 2

A client with dysphagia requires ongoing monitoring. Which telepractice approach would be LEAST appropriate as a standalone assessment tool?

Accepted Answer

Real-time cervical auscultation via remote stethoscope

Answer

Cervical auscultation requires specialized equipment and direct physical placement, making it unreliable and inappropriate as a standalone remote assessment tool for dysphagia.

Question 3

When using teletherapy apps with gamification for child clients, the SLP's PRIMARY consideration should be:

Accepted Answer

Ensuring the app's tasks align with evidence-based treatment targets

Answer

Engagement features are secondary to clinical validity; apps must be selected based on whether their tasks target evidence-based speech-language goals.

Question 4

What is the primary ethical concern when an SLP uses AI-powered speech recognition software to transcribe therapy sessions?

Accepted Answer

Client privacy and the security of recorded protected health information

Answer

Using AI transcription tools raises significant privacy concerns because session audio containing PHI may be transmitted to and stored on third-party servers without adequate protections.

Question 5

For a client receiving fluency therapy via telepractice, which adaptation is MOST critical compared to in-person delivery?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring the audio quality is sufficient to detect subtle disfluency types accurately

Answer

Fluency therapy requires accurate perception of subtle disfluency types (revisions, interjections, blocks), which depends on high-quality audio free from delay or distortion.

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SLP Telepractice & Technology in SLP 4