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"Telehealth" means providing physical therapy via electronic communication where the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant and the patient are not at the same physical location.

"Electronic communication" means the use of interactive, secure multimedia equipment that includes, at a minimum, audio and video equipment permitting two-way, real time interactive communication between the physical therapist or the physical therapist assistant and the patient.

Standard of Care and Records

PTs and PTAs may provide physical therapy via telehealth following all requirements for standard of care.

The PT or PTA shall identify in the clinical record that the physical therapy occurred via telehealth.

Reference

WAC 246-915-187

Definitions

"Telehealth" means providing physical therapy via electronic communication where the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant and the patient are not at the same physical location.

"Electronic communication" means the use of interactive, secure multimedia equipment that includes, at a minimum, audio and video equipment permitting two-way, real time interactive communication between the physical therapist or the physical therapist assistant and the patient.

Standard of Care and Records

PTs and PTAs may provide physical therapy via telehealth following all requirements for standard of care.

The PT or PTA shall identify in the clinical record that the physical therapy occurred via telehealth.

Reference

WAC 246-915-187

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