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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 301LOCAL AUTHORITY RESPONSIBILITIES
SUBCHAPTER GMENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDARDS
DIVISION 3STANDARDS OF CARE
RULE §301.359Telemedicine Services

The LMHA, MCO, and provider must ensure that if a provider uses telemedicine, it is implemented in accordance with written procedures and using a protocol approved by the LMHA's or MCO's medical director. Procedures regarding the provision of telemedicine service must include the following requirements:

  (1) clinical oversight by the LMHA's or MCO's medical director or designated physician responsible for medical leadership;

   (2) contraindications for telemedicine use;

   (3) qualified people to ensure the safety of the individual being served by telemedicine at the remote site; and

   (4) use by credentialed or licensed providers who provide clinical care within the scope of their credential or license.
Source Note: The provisions of this §301.359 adopted to be effective April 29, 2009, 34 TexReg 2603; transferred effective March 15, 2020, as published in the February 21, 2020 issue of the Texas Register, 45 TexReg 1237

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