N.J. Admin. Code § 13:30-9.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:30-9.3 - Standard of care

(a) Prior to providing services through telemedicine or telehealth, a licensee shall determine whether providing those services through telemedicine or telehealth would be consistent with the standard of care applicable for those services when provided in-person.

(b) If a licensee determines, either before or during the provision of health care services, that services cannot be provided through telemedicine or telehealth in a manner that is consistent with in-person standards of care, the licensee shall not provide services through telemedicine or telehealth.

1. A licensed dental hygienist working under supervision shall be responsible for determining whether health care services can be provided through telemedicine or telehealth in a manner that is consistent with in-person standards of care.

(c) A licensee who determines that services cannot be provided through telemedicine or telehealth pursuant to (b) above shall advise the patient to obtain services in-person.

(d) A licensed dentist who provides a diagnosis, treatment, or consultation recommendation, including discussions regarding the risk and benefits of a patient's treatment options, through telemedicine or telehealth shall be held to the same standard of care or practice standards as are applicable to in-person settings.

(e) A licensed dental hygienist who provides an assessment, treatment, or consultation recommendation, including discussions regarding the risk and benefits of a patient's treatment options, through telemedicine or telehealth, shall be held to the same standard of care or practice standards as are applicable to in-person settings.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:30-9.3

Adopted by 54 N.J.R. 149(b), effective 1/18/2022