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<div id="divRplyFwdMsg" dir="ltr"><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size:11pt" color="#000000"><b>From:</b> elicense@cswb.ohio.gov <elicense@cswb.ohio.gov><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Saturday, June 26, 2021 2:00:00 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Foreman, Tamarine <foremant@ohio.edu><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Suspension of Enforcement of Certain Provisions of Rule 4757-5-13</font>
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<p style="text-align:justify">To support client care and to assist licensees in implementing certain provisions of<a href="http://list.em.ohio.gov/t/981741/70508009/6892/3/"> OAC Rule 4757-5-13</a> (effective 10/12/2020) that went back into effect when Governor
DeWine lifted the emergency order regarding COVID-19, the CSWMFT Board voted to <u>
temporarily </u>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:</p>
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<li style="text-align:justify">Requirement to hold an initial face to face meeting (in-person or via video).</li><li style="text-align:justify">Requirement to obtain written consent prior to treatment.</li><li style="text-align:justify">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.</li></ol>
<p style="text-align:justify">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:</p>
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<li style="text-align:justify">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).</li><li style="text-align:justify">Obtain written consent from new clients prior to treatment.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Use HIPAA-compliant platforms.</li></ol>
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