NR548 Psychiatric Mental Health Final Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025

NR548 Psychiatric Mental Health Final Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Telepsychiatry - ANS-a provider administers psychiatric care from a distance through a technological interface -a subset of telehealth -telepsychiatric services • psychiatric interview • psychiatric evaluations • therapy • medication management • consultation • client education The American Psychiatric Association (APA, 2020) supports telemedicine as a legitimate component of a mental health delivery system when telepsychiatry services: - ANS--benefit the client -maintain client autonomy, confidentiality, and privacy -when used consistent with APA medical ethics policies and established telepsychiatry laws Telepsychiatry services are provided in diverse settings, including: - ANS-• private practice • outpatient clinics • schools • nursing homes • correctional facilities • military facilities telepsychiatry services are delivered through: - ANS-• videoconferencing technology • websites • recorded medical information • support or chat groups • asynchronous client-provider interactions social media • links to self-directed or assisted assessment Benefits of telepsychiatry services: - ANS-• improved access to care • reduced costs • improved efficiency • improved integration of care • decreased emergency department visits • fewer delays in care • improved continuity of care • reduction of transportation-associated barriers Telepsychiatry __________, _________, _________, and _________ outcomes are comparable to in-person services. - ANS-validity, reliability, assessment, and treatment outcomes most common modalities for providing telepsychiatric services is via _______________________ - ANS-videoconferencing technology In 2018, the American Psychiatric Association (APA), in conjunction with the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) developed: - ANS-best practices for providing videoconferencing-based telepsychiatric care -guidelines inform the technical considerations and administrative requirements needed to provide these services best practices for providing videoconferencing-based telepsychiatric care: - ANS--Use of a designated technology platform. Telesessions should not be conducted using alternate platforms; however, an alternate plan, such as a telephone call, may be used in case of technology failure. -Provisions for the verification of confidential and secure client information. -Sufficient bandwidth to provide clear, appropriate video and audio quality. -Device compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and state requirements. During telepsychiatry sessions, both the provider and client locations should be treated as a ______________ - ANS-confidential space During telepsychiatry sessions, provisions must be taken to ensure: - ANS--the discussion cannot be overheard by other -adequate lighting and ambiance are provided that is appropriate to the session -place the camera so that the eyes and face of the participants are visible Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations: Best practices - ANS--Malpractice insurance -Licensure requirements -Federal and state prescribing guidelines -Reimbursement Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations: Malpractice insurance - ANS-Malpractice insurance is required and some policies require additional policies for telehealth. Continues...