[Counselor_Educ] Fwd: Suspension of Enforcement of Certain Provisions of Rule 4757-5-13

[Foreman, Tamarine]

Please read below for information from the board regarding treating people seeking counseling - especially new clients.

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From: elicense at cswb.ohio.gov <elicense at cswb.ohio.gov>
Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2021 2:00:00 PM
To: Foreman, Tamarine <foremant at ohio.edu>
Subject: Suspension of Enforcement of Certain Provisions of Rule 4757-5-13


To support client care and to assist licensees in implementing certain provisions of OAC Rule 4757-5-13<http://list.em.ohio.gov/t/981741/70508009/6892/3/> (effective 10/12/2020) that went back into effect when Governor DeWine lifted the emergency order regarding COVID-19, the CSWMFT Board voted to temporarily suspend enforcement of the following provisions of Rule 4757-5-13 for a 90-day period beginning today, June 26 and ending on Friday, September 24, 2021:

  1.  Requirement to hold an initial face to face meeting (in-person or via video).
  2.  Requirement to obtain written consent prior to treatment.
  3.  Use of a HIPAA-compliant platform that exceeds current U.S. Department of Health and Human Services guidance regarding remote communications during the federal COVID-19 nationwide Public Health Emergency.

This is a temporary suspension of enforcement to provide CSWMFT licensees sufficient time to implement all provisions of OAC Rule 4757-5-13.  The suspension of enforcement should not be considered a permanent change to the Rule. Licensees should begin the process of complying with OAC 4757-5-13 as soon as possible. This includes establishing plans to:

  1.  See new clients initially via a face to face (in-person or video) appointment prior to starting treatment via the phone (if appropriate for the client).
  2.  Obtain written consent from new clients prior to treatment.
  3.  Use HIPAA-compliant platforms.

[http://list.em.ohio.gov/mi/4900/bff0974a/]


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