1. THE COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE - OHIO PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION Leading the Way in Developing Telepsychology Guidelines

2. “TO PROPOSE A SET OF FLEXIBLE AND WORKABLE GUIDELINES THAT CAN BE APPLIED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS WHEN PROVIDING TELEPSYCHOLOGY SERVICES... THEY ARE INTENDED TO BE APPLICABLE TO ANY PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES PROVIDED USING COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY.” Mission

3. TELEPSYCHOLOGY IS THE PROVISION OF NON-FACE-TO-FACE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES BY DISTANCE COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SUCH AS TELEPHONE, E- MAIL, CHAT AND VIDEOCONFERENCING. What is Telepsychology?

4. LEGAL & REGULATORY ACCOUNTABILITY APA Code of Ethics but no guidelines for electronic communications PUBLIC BENEFIT PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE Why Telepsychology Guidelines?

5. 1. REVIEW OF RELEVANT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS Guidelines Development Process

6. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY MENTAL HEALTH ONLINE AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION NATIONAL BOARD OF CERTIFIED COUNSELORS AMERICAN MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS ASSOCIATION Relevant Telehealth Guidelines and Standards

8. 2. DEVELOP DRAFT AND SUBMIT TO OPA BOARD FOR INITIAL COMMENTS Guidelines Development Process

9. Integrating Draft Guidelines with APA Recommendations Review APA Recommendations for guidelines Utilize their checklist for practice guidelines Demonstrating respect for human rights and dignity Avoidance of bias

10. Title of Guideline: ______________________________ Reviewed:___________________ Reviewer:___________________. YesSomewhatNoUnable to AnswerComments Outline Elements 1. Is there an adequate statement of the problem? 2. Is there a statement distinguishing between standards and guidelines? 3. Are the users of the practice guidelines explicitly identified?

11. 3 SUBMIT REVISED DRAFT TO STATE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES FOR COMMENTS Guidelines Development Process

12.  STATE ASSOCIATION MEMBERS  STATE PSYCHOLOGY LICENSING BOARD  ALL OTHER STATE PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS  NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY ON NATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY LISTSERV  ANYONE REQUESTING A COPY Draft Distribution

13. 4. REVIEW COMMENTS AND SUBMIT DRAFT TO STATE ASSOCIATION BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL Guidelines Development Process

14.  APPROPRIATE USE OF TELEPSYCHOLOGY  LEGAL & ETHICAL REQUIREMENTS  INFORMED CONSENT  DISCLOSURES Draft Guidelines - 1

15.  SECURE COMMUNICATIONS/ ELECTRONIC TRANSFER OF CLIENT INFORMATION  ACCESS TO AND STORAGE OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION  FEES & FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS Draft Guidelines - 2

16. Guidelines Development Process 5. Approval and distribution 6. Continued evaluation

17. Guidelines are available for download at the OPA Website: http://www.ohpsych.org Contact Information: HEI001@aol.com