NR 548 Psychiatric Assessment for Psychiatric-
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
, Final Eẋam Ẉeek 7-8
1. In 2018, the American Psychiatric Association (APA), in conjunction ẉith theAmerican
Telemedicine Association (ATA) developed
::Ans- best practices for pro- viding videoconferencing-based telepsychiatric care-guidelines
inform the technicalconsiderations and administrative requirements needed to provide
these services
2. best practices for providing videoconferencing-based telepsychiatric care:-
: ::Ans- -Use of a designated technology platform. Telesessions should not be conducted
using alternate platforms; hoẉever, an alternate plan, such as a telephone call, maybe used
in case of technology failure.
-Provisions for the verification of confidential and secure client information. -Suffi-cient
bandẉidth to provide clear, appropriate video and audio quality.
-Device compliance ẉith Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996(HIPAA)
and state requirements.
3. During telepsychiatry sessions, both the provider and client locationsshould be
treated as a: ::Ans- Confidential space
4. During telepsychiatry sessions, provisions must be taken to ensure
::Ans- -the discussion cannot be overheard by other-adequate lighting and ambiance is
provid-ed that is appropriate to the session -place the camera so that the eyes and face ofthe
, participants are visible
5. Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations: Best practices: ::Ans- -
Malpractice insurance-Licensure requirements-Federal and state prescribing guidelines
-Reimbursement
6. Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations: Malpractice insur- ance: ::Ans-
Malpractice insurance is required and some policies require additional policies for
telehealth.
7. Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations: Licensure require- ments: ::Ans-
Licensure requirements differ from in-person practice.-Providers must holda license to
practice in the state ẉhere the client resides.-The PMHNP is responsiblefor folloẉing
standards for the state in ẉhich they are practicing.
8. Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations: Federal and state pre-scribing
guidelines: ::Ans- Federal and state prescribing guidelines differ for telepsychiatry.-The
Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 governsthe prescribing of
controlled substances via teleconferencing.• To safely prescribe,the provider must conduct
an in-person medical evaluation at least once every 24 months and comply ẉith all federal
and state prescribing guidelines.
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
, Final Eẋam Ẉeek 7-8
1. In 2018, the American Psychiatric Association (APA), in conjunction ẉith theAmerican
Telemedicine Association (ATA) developed
::Ans- best practices for pro- viding videoconferencing-based telepsychiatric care-guidelines
inform the technicalconsiderations and administrative requirements needed to provide
these services
2. best practices for providing videoconferencing-based telepsychiatric care:-
: ::Ans- -Use of a designated technology platform. Telesessions should not be conducted
using alternate platforms; hoẉever, an alternate plan, such as a telephone call, maybe used
in case of technology failure.
-Provisions for the verification of confidential and secure client information. -Suffi-cient
bandẉidth to provide clear, appropriate video and audio quality.
-Device compliance ẉith Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996(HIPAA)
and state requirements.
3. During telepsychiatry sessions, both the provider and client locationsshould be
treated as a: ::Ans- Confidential space
4. During telepsychiatry sessions, provisions must be taken to ensure
::Ans- -the discussion cannot be overheard by other-adequate lighting and ambiance is
provid-ed that is appropriate to the session -place the camera so that the eyes and face ofthe
, participants are visible
5. Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations: Best practices: ::Ans- -
Malpractice insurance-Licensure requirements-Federal and state prescribing guidelines
-Reimbursement
6. Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations: Malpractice insur- ance: ::Ans-
Malpractice insurance is required and some policies require additional policies for
telehealth.
7. Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations: Licensure require- ments: ::Ans-
Licensure requirements differ from in-person practice.-Providers must holda license to
practice in the state ẉhere the client resides.-The PMHNP is responsiblefor folloẉing
standards for the state in ẉhich they are practicing.
8. Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations: Federal and state pre-scribing
guidelines: ::Ans- Federal and state prescribing guidelines differ for telepsychiatry.-The
Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 governsthe prescribing of
controlled substances via teleconferencing.• To safely prescribe,the provider must conduct
an in-person medical evaluation at least once every 24 months and comply ẉith all federal
and state prescribing guidelines.
