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016.05.12-621. Teleservices.

AR ADC 016.05.12-621Arkansas Administrative CodeEffective: July 1, 2022

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 016. Department of Human Services
Division 05. Division of Developmental Disabilities Services
Rule 12. Rules for the Division of Developmental Disabilities First Connections Program Under Part C of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act
Subchapter 6. Early Intervention Services.
Effective: July 1, 2022
Ark. Admin. Code 016.05.12-621
016.05.12-621. Teleservices.
Currentness
(a) Teleservices are one (1) of the following Early Interventions Services conducted via a telecommunication device in accordance with the requirements of this Section 621:
(1) Developmental Therapy Services;
(2) Occupational Therapy Services;
(3) Physical Therapy Services;
(4) Speech-Language Pathology Services; and
(5) Sign Language and Cued-Language Services.
(b) Developmental therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology evaluations must be performed through traditional in-person methods.
(c) The child service record must include the following documentation:
(1) A detailed assessment of the child that determines they are an appropriate candidate for teleservices based on the child's age and functioning level;
(2) A detailed explanation of all on-site assistance or participation that will be used to ensure:
(i) The effectiveness of telemedicine service delivery is equivalent to face-to-face service delivery; and
(ii) Telemedicine service delivery will address the unique needs of the child; and
(3) A plan and estimated timeline for returning service delivery to in-person if a client is not progressing towards goals and outcomes through telemedicine service delivery.
(d) The Service Provider is responsible for ensuring teleservices are the equivalent to in-person, face-to-face service delivery.
(1) The Service Provider is responsible for ensuring the calibration of all clinical instruments and the proper functioning of all telecommunications equipment.
(2) All teleservices must be delivered in a synchronous manner, meaning through realtime interaction between the practitioner and the child and Parent or other caregiver via a telecommunication link.
(3) A store and forward telecommunication method of service delivery where either the child and Parent or other caregiver or the practitioner records and stores data in advance for the other party to review at a later time is prohibited.
(e) Teleservices are subject to all the same limits and requirements as in-person, face-to-face delivery of the Early Intervention Service.

Credits

Adopted July 1, 2022.
Current with amendments received through May 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 016.05.12-621, AR ADC 016.05.12-621
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