17 CAR § 180-1203 – Delivery of services via telepractice

(a) The licensee must obtain a detailed explanation of the patient's condition from the patient or the patient's treating healthcare professional.
(b) If follow-up care is indicated, the licensee must agree to provide or arrange for such follow-up care.
(c) The licensee must keep a documented record of services provided via telepractice just as the licensee would for an in-person encounter.
(d)
1. (1) At the patient's request, the licensee must make available to the patient an electronic or hardcopy version of the patient's record documenting the encounter.
2. (2) Additionally, unless the patient declines to consent, the licensee must forward a copy of the record of the encounter to the patient's regular treating healthcare professional if that healthcare professional is not the same one delivering the service via telepractice.
(e) Services must be delivered in a transparent manner, including providing access to information identifying the licensee in advance of the encounter, with licensure and board certifications, as well as patient financial responsibilities.
(f)
1. (1) If the patient, at the recommendation of the licensee, needs to be seen in person, the licensee must:
  1. (A) Arrange to see the patient in person; or
  2. (B) Direct the patient to their regular treating healthcare professional or other appropriate provider if the patient does not have a treating healthcare professional.
2. (2) Such recommendation shall be documented in the patient's treatment record.
(g) All healthcare professionals providing care via telepractice to a patient located within the State of Arkansas shall be licensed by the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.