Discuss the role of boundaries in the therapeutic relationship. Using Box 4.5 in your Wheeler text, which item(s) do you feel are the most likely to alert you to the signs of counter-transference. How do you feel this might be a challenge for you?
TABLE 4.5 TELECOMMUNICATION STANDARDS GUIDELINES
1. Professionals are aware of and comply with laws and regulations integrating nationally recognized professional standards.
2. Professionals are aware of and comply with all professional state board regulations and any guiding scope of practice policies.
3. Professionals who use information communication technologies are trained in equipment and software operation and have IT support available for technical difficulties.
4. Professionals performing services within professional standards of care, and the principles of evidence-based practice.
5. Professionals are aware of federal, and state regulations for clinical documentation, storage of health data.
6. Professionals ensure the presence of a facilitator, (caregiver, family member, or provider) is available before, during, and after the telecommunication session.
7. Professionals are responsible for the client’s safety. If during the virtual encounter, the professional observes the client’s health is compromised. They are referred to local healthcare resources.
8. Professionals are aware of administrative telehealth guidelines affecting telecommunication services.
A leader in the development and use of telecommunications is the American Telehealth Association (ATA). The ATA has developed a wide range of practice guidelines and updates them on a periodic basis. The ATA developed these guidelines to establish the baseline for use of all forms of digital and telecommunications and will evolve as the field advances.
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TABLE 4.5 TELECOMMUNICATION STANDARDS GUIDELINES
1. Professionals are aware of and comply with laws and regulations integrating nationally recognized professional standards.
2. Professionals are aware of and comply with all professional state board regulations and any guiding scope of practice policies.
3. Professionals who use information communication technologies are trained in equipment and software operation and have IT support available for technical difficulties.
4. Professionals performing services within professional standards of care, and the principles of evidence-based practice.
5. Professionals are aware of federal, and state regulations for clinical documentation, storage of health data.
6. Professionals ensure the presence of a facilitator, (caregiver, family member, or provider) is available before, during, and after the telecommunication session.
7. Professionals are responsible for the client’s safety. If during the virtual encounter, the professional observes the client’s health is compromised. They are referred to local healthcare resources.
8. Professionals are aware of administrative telehealth guidelines affecting telecommunication services.
A leader in the development and use of telecommunications is the American Telehealth Association (ATA). The ATA has developed a wide range of practice guidelines and updates them on a periodic basis. The ATA developed these guidelines to establish the baseline for use of all forms of digital and telecommunications and will evolve as the field advances.
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