Wyo. Code R. 058-0001-13
Examiners of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Chapter 13: Telehealth
Effective Date: 12/09/2020 to Current
Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 058.0001.13.12092020
Section 1. Authority and Statement of Purpose. These Board Rules are adopted to implement the Board's authority to establish standards governing the delivery of speech-language pathology and audiology services via telehealth granted by Wyoming Statute 33-1-303(a)(iv).
(a) 'Facilitator' means an individual who is physically located where the client receives services and who facilitates the delivery of telehealth services at the direction of the Licensee.
(b) 'Telehealth' means the delivery of speech-language pathology or audiology services using electronic communications, information technology, or other means between a Licensee in one location and a patient in another location.
(a) The delivery of telehealth services occurs where a client is located at the time telehealth services are provided.
(b) An individual must be licensed by the Board or have been granted the privilege to practice in Wyoming under W.S. 33-33-402 to provide telehealth services to a client physically located in Wyoming at the time the services are provided
(c) Initial assessment of a client may be conducted via telehealth and does not have to be in person.
(d) An individual who provides telehealth services to a client in Wyoming shall:
(i) Adhere to the same standard of care as if the services were performed in-person;
(ii) Have the appropriate knowledge and skills to competently deliver services via telehealth;
(iii) Assess the client's candidacy for delivery of services via telehealth and determine it is appropriate given the type of service and the needs of the client before providing services via telehealth; and
(iv) Use a Facilitator when necessary to appropriately provide services via telehealth.