leading the way in developing telepsychology guidelines
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Leading the Way in Developing Telepsychology Guidelines. THE COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE - OHIO PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION. Mission. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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THE COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE -
OHIO PSYCHOLOGICAL
ASSOCIATION
Leading the Way inDeveloping
Telepsychology Guidelines
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“TO PROPOSE A SET OF FLEXIBLE AND WORKABLE GUIDELINES THAT CAN BE APPLIED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS WHEN PROVIDING TELEPSYCHOLOGY SERVICES. . . THEY ARE INTENDED TO BE APPLICABLE TO ANY PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES PROVIDED USING COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY.”
Mission
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TELEPSYCHOLOGY IS THE PROVISION OF NON-FACE-TO-FACE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES BY DISTANCE COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SUCH AS TELEPHONE, E-MAIL, CHAT AND VIDEOCONFERENCING.
What is Telepsychology?
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• LEGAL & REGULATORY ACCOUNTABILITY
APA Code of Ethics but no guidelines for
electronic communications
• PUBLIC BENEFIT
• PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE
Why Telepsychology Guidelines?
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1. REVIEW OF RELEVANT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS
Guidelines Development Process
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• INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY MENTAL HEALTH ONLINE
• AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION• NATIONAL BOARD OF CERTIFIED COUNSELORS
• AMERICAN MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS ASSOCIATION
Relevant Telehealth Guidelines and Standards
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2. DEVELOP DRAFT AND SUBMIT TO OPA BOARD FOR INITIAL COMMENTS
Guidelines Development Process
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Integrating Draft Guidelines with APA Recommendations
Review APA Recommendations for guidelines
Utilize their checklist for practice guidelines
Demonstrating respect for human rights and dignity
Avoidance of bias
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Title of Guideline: ______________________________ Reviewed:___________________ Reviewer:___________________. Yes Somewha
tNo Unable to
AnswerComments
Outline Elements
1. Is there an adequate statement of the problem?
2. Is there a statement distinguishing between standards and guidelines?
3. Are the users of the practice guidelines explicitly identified?
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3 SUBMIT REVISED DRAFT TO STATE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES FOR COMMENTS
Guidelines Development Process
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STATE ASSOCIATION MEMBERS STATE PSYCHOLOGY LICENSING BOARD ALL OTHER STATE PSYCHOLOGICAL
ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY ON NATIONAL
PSYCHOLOGY LISTSERV ANYONE REQUESTING A COPY
Draft Distribution
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4. REVIEW COMMENTS AND SUBMIT DRAFT TO STATE ASSOCIATION BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL
Guidelines Development Process
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APPROPRIATE USE OF TELEPSYCHOLOGY
LEGAL & ETHICAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMED CONSENT DISCLOSURES
Draft Guidelines - 1
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SECURE COMMUNICATIONS/ ELECTRONIC TRANSFER OF CLIENT INFORMATION
ACCESS TO AND STORAGE OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION
FEES & FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS
Draft Guidelines - 2
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Guidelines Development Process
5. Approval and distribution6. Continued evaluation
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Guidelines are available for download at the OPA Website:
http://www.ohpsych.org
Contact Information:[email protected]