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Telepractice resources

Relevant Association Documents The Association's Position Statement on Telepractice in Speech Pathology Telepractice FAQs FAQs - Technology, Privacy and Security for Telepractice The Speech Pathology Australia Code of Ethics Informed Consent for Telepractice template Find all of the above resources on the Association's

Telepractice webpage. Online presentations Telepractice: Paediatric dysphagia, Telepractice: Adult dysphagia, Telepractice: Family-centred care Telepractice: Complex disability. Podcast

Speak Up will release a podcast interview by Associate Professor Cori Williams and Dr Clare Burns on Telepractice dysphagia. Go to Speak Up Free webinar To help members who have an urgent need to upskill in this area, SPA has made one of its webinars, Telepractice in speech pathology – principles and practicalities by Dr Clare Burns, available to members free of charge. Evidence based-practice SpeechBITE information may be found by performing a search for 'telepractice' or 'telehealth.' ASHA Evidence Map: Telepractice The Informed SLP: Information on EBP and telepractice ASHA article : Weidner & Lowman, (2020). Telepractice for Adult Speech-Language Pathology Services: A Systematic Review. Speech Pathology Australia ethics : Ethical decision making: Should I use this therapy approach? Guide for members. The International Journal of Telerehabilitation : An open-access journal addressing telehealth in allied health professions The Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children has published an instructional e-book , RIDBC Teleschool: Guiding Principles for Telepractice, available on iOS devices. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) maintains a Practice Portal offering information on key issues and resources in telepractice. Although some information is specific to practice in the United States, many principles may be applicable to Australian practitioners. Go to the Association's Telepractice page

documents should be transmitted and stored in a secure way. Only use a secure internet server for sessions or to transmit information. See SPA's new FAQ- Technology, Privacy and Security for Telepractice Emergency plan : Identify a plan to respond to urgent situations and confirm this with the onsite facilitator and other stakeholders. Identify contact information for local emergency or medical services. Recordings: If the speech pathologist believes there is a clinical need or justification for the session to be recorded, then the speech pathologist could do so after informing the client and obtaining their consent for the recording to occur. If any part of a consultation is recorded, that recording forms part of the client’s record and must be managed and stored in accordance with the principles applying to all other elements of the client’s record. Where can I learn more about how to offer effective telepractice services? The Association reminds members that the provision of telepractice is a learnt skill and encourages members to seek professional development and support prior to commencing services. Speech Pathology Australia is currently developing a detailed online learning module. If you have further questions please do not hesitate to contact Speech Pathology Australia on 03 9642 4899 or 1300 368 835 or office@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au References American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (n.d.). Telepractice (Practice Portal). Retrieved March, 12, 2020, from: https://www.asha.org/Practice-Portal/Professional- Issues/Telepractice/ Speech Pathology Australia (2014) Position Statement: Telepractice in Speech Pathology, Melbourne, Australia. The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Ltd.

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