Telehealth is the provision of health care services by means of telecommunications technology and digital information. Multiple no-cost trainings and resources are available for behavioral health providers who practice or would like to practice telehealth with their clients.
Responding to COVID-19: Telehealth
Visit the Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network (MHTTCN) to learn about upcoming telehealth webinars and find resources on best practices for telemental health.
Conducting Telehealth Appointments with your Patients
This handout from theAIMS Center includes some tips for behavioral health providers to consider when conducting synchronous telehealth visits.
Using Telehealth to Expand Access to Essential Health Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) site for information on telehealth modalities, benefits of telehealth, telehealth reimbursement, and limitations of telehealth.
COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Crisis Counseling
Visit the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) site for best practices related to crisis intervention and the use of outpatient counseling during COVID-19.
Telemental Health Toolkit
Visit the Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center (NRTRC) site to gain access to 11 video webinars discussing the best use of video conferencing as well as professional and clinical considerations for telehealth.
Resources for Mental Health Practice During the Current Pandemic
This resource guide from the University of the Redlands includes links to information on technology issues, COVID-19 related policy updates, practice issues, practice resources, and resources for clients affected by COVID-19.
COVID-19 Telehealth Best Practices
This webinar from the Telebehavioral Health Institute is free with the coupon code “COVID”. This webinar includes information on evidence-based practices for telehealth, legal and ethical concerns, key issues related to the use of technology, and HIPPA considerations. This webinar is specifically designed to assist practitioners transitioning to telehealth amidst the COVID-19 precautions related to social distancing.
Telehealth, HIPPA, and Compliant Telehealth Platforms
This online guide fromCAMFT assists practitioners with telehealth ethical considerations including HIPPA and other privacy practices. Included at this link is a list of HIPPA compliant telehealth platforms.
Free Practice Resources to Enable Quick Telehealth Adoption during COVID-19 Social Distancing Measures
This website offers free samples of telemental health services informed consent forms and telemental health practice checklists in light of the COVID-19 social distancing precautions.
Questions?
For more information regarding telehealth and the training modules listed here, contact Dr. Susan Reay (sreay@unomaha.edu).