West Virginia Code 30-32-16 – Telepractice services
(a) Licensed speech-language pathologists and audiologists may provide services in this state by telepractice.
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 30-32-16
- State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
(b) Speech-language pathologists and audiologists providing services by telepractice shall deliver services consistent with the quality of services delivered in person, and shall:
(1) Acquire written informed consent from the student, patient or client before the services are provided;
(2) Maintain the confidentiality of the student, patient or client as required by law;
(3) Provide documentation of the delivery of services;
(4) Train assistants before allowing them to assist in the delivery of service by telepractice, and document the training and delivery of service by the assistants; and
(5) Meet any other requirements set by the board.