What group size is ideal for group therapy?
How sizes play a role in group cohesiveness
Can you get reimbursements for video devices for patients who don't have a computer or smartphone?
Getting reimbursements for video devices vary depending on your work setting. Look to your workplace's patient support services, local and state government funding programs, and federally-supported services.
How do you prescribe long-acting injectables via telepsychiatry?
Prescribing long-acting injectables (LAI) is similar to that of prescribing any medication — determine the dose, frequency, and applicable dispensing location. We cover Injection Center networks, pharmacy capabilities, and examples of health systems that offer long-acting injectables.
What's the standard of care for telepsychiatry, compared to in-person care?
Telehealth is increasingly being adopted by providers, patients, hospitals, and clinics as a great way of providing access to much needed healthcare. But, there can be some uncertainty around what "standard of care" should apply.
How can I improve the telehealth experience for those with hearing difficulties or who are deaf?
Workflow tips, including staff to troubleshoot audio quality, involving a sign language interpreter, and sharing your screen
What is telepsychiatry?
Telepsychiatry is a form of telemedicine that generally refers to the delivery of psychiatric assessment and care via telecommunication, typically using videoconferencing software.
What is Zoom Fatigue, and why does it occur?
Learn about videoconferencing fatigue and what to do about it.
Is telepsychiatry subject to specific guidelines and laws?
Telepsychiatry practitioners follow federal and state guidelines, such as the Ryan Haight Act for controlled substance prescriptions, and the COVID-19 public health emergency exemptions.
Has research been done to prove forensic telepsychiatry works? What’s the evidence base?
Yes, telepsychiatry has been comparable to in-person care among inmates in jail, prison, and correctional facilities. Video visits with telepsychiatric evaluations are used used to treat inmates with a variety of psychiatric illness in a range of severity, including severe mental illness.
Why are mental health problems pervasive in correctional facilities?
The rate of mental illness in prisons may be as high as two to four times greater than in the general public.
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