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Many emails, calls and questions have been received requesting guidance on telehealth/telepractice. NC DPI ECD is approving a guidance for related services and telepractice/telehealth. We are also compiling a FAQ. Both will disseminated as soon as possible.
In the meantime, there are telehealth/telepractice resources available at APTA (public access):
- Telehealth webpage- http://www.apta.org/Telehealth/
- Telehealth in Physical Therapy in Light of COVID-19 http://www.apta.org/PTinMotion/News/2020/3/16/TelehealthCOVID19/
- Challenges and Opportunities in Telehealth Q&A- http://www.apta.org/Blogs/PTTransforms/2020/1/8/Telehealth/
- Telehealth Ethics, Best Practice, and the Law: What You Need to Know – 08/28/19 Blog highlighting ethics, best practice, and law considerations for practicing Telehealth.
- APTA Position Paper on CONNECT for Health Act (.pdf) (provides concise sketch of how PT can be provided virtually)
- Telehealth in Action: PT Testimonials-
And at the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy (public access)
- Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy News
- APTA Academy of Pediatric PT Forums (current posts on federal updates, state specific or practice setting resources)
- There is also advocacy information regarding IDEA and developing legislation on the home page
And the US Dept. of Education:
- US DoE COVID-19 Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel
- US DoE Questions and Answers on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak March 2020
- US DoE Student Privacy Policy Office FERPA & Coronavirus Disease 2019 Frequently Asked Questions March 2020
- CDC COVID-19 Guidance for Schools
- Talking to Children about COVID-19: A Parent Resource from the National Association of School Psychologists
- Updated Joint Guidance on Privacy, Student Education & Health Records_Dec2019
- FERPA and Virtual Learning
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention COVID 19 Website
- US Department of Education COVID-19 website
- NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) COVID-19 web pages
- NC Department of Public Instruction Coronavirus Guidance for Schools and Districts
EVERYONE TAKE NOTE: Contact your administrator, supervisor or EC director for guidance in your planning.
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