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We encourage you to check AOTA’s website frequently: AOTA’s top priority as we navigate this pandemic together is the health and safety of occupational therapy practitioners, students, and the clients they serve. We will update this page as information becomes available and will continue to empower students, educators, and clinicians to navigate these unprecedented circumstances. https://www.aota.org/Practice/Manage/telehealth/coronavirus.aspx
Members of AOTA can visit OT in Schools Teleheath Q & A (AOTA log-in required)
Telehealth: General Overview Note: TBOTE provides only a general overview of Board regulations in the newsletter. Refer to the full OT Act and Rules for further Board regulations. https://www.ptot.texas.gov/page/ot-acts-and-rules
During a public health threat, HHSC must quickly mobilize to help Texans. Public health threats can affect clients and providers. https://hhs.texas.gov/services/health/coronavirus-covid-19 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
COVID-19 & Your Business: Frequent Questions With heightened concern about the spread of COVID-19, a number of issues arise that concern businesses of all kinds. Jackson Walker has developed a Coronavirus Insights and Resource page. If you are in private practice you might find this information useful. https://www.jw.com/coronavirus/business-employer-faq/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=84804076&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_Im75rPBcJoqXWhxtHiWXSKYWcuithcgaRDRUyLfR00pUc9rH-UgkDgzySGLTY5BtlVh-DwoidjyCplJbqzWLgVVWxhw&_hsmi=84804076 Note to School-Based Practitioners: In our previous email regarding the provision of telehealth in school-based practice, we provided information in the PowerPoint that was outdated. Here is the clarification to the role of a PTA in telehealth in the school setting: TBPTE amended PT Rules §322.5. Telehealth – proposed in October 2019, adopted in January 2020 with an effective date of March 1, 2020. The amendment provides authority for the PTA to provide physical therapy services via telehealth under the supervision of a PT. From the TOTA School Focus Group Advisory Board: Covid 19 Telehealth Service Delivery in Schools 4/17/20
New TEA Resource: TEA FAQ Supporting Students with Complex Needs _4 9 20 Things to Consider as You Initiate Telehealth Service Delivery 3/20/2020 In all cases of telehealth service delivery on-going problem-solving with special education administration will be the key (and you may need to initiate it)! Coaching, modeling and consulting are the most effective telehealth strategies (with published evidence to support them). Remember that with children at home, families are juggling a great deal – to the greatest degree possible, use what is available in the home and keep it simple! Here are things to consider as you get started on telehealth services:
TOTA’s School Focus Advisory Group includes: Leah Alba (PT), Monica Bowman (PT), Carie Crabb (PT), Judy Frankson (OT), Eileen Garza (OT), Lois Goodin (PT), Beth Goodrich (OT), Sue Ann Hill (OTA), Lou Ann Hinz (OT), Hope McCarroll (OT), Michelle Smith (OT), Mercedes Siemsen (PTA), and Jean Polichino (OT) AOTA and ACOTE® understand how deeply disruptive these sudden changes have been to academic programs and students. AOTA and ACOTE are working on your behalf and will provide updates as we have them. Click here for FAQs for Educators and Students. Governor Abbott Press News - Press Release: Stay up to date by visiting the website regularly. Visit the Office of the Texas Governor page for more release information.
Department of State Health Services Information Department of State Health Services Information for Hospitals and Healthcare Professionals https://www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/healthprof.aspx Department of Insurance Coronavirus Resources https://www.tdi.texas.gov/wc/information/coronavirus.html Department of Health and Human Services Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19) for Providers Department of Health and Human Services Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19) for People Receiving Services |