We spoke with InnovaTel Telepsychiatry about handling new clients via telehealth and they shared the following:
“We have started to provide initial psychiatric evaluations via this modality directly to our shared patients. With that, the initial information remains the same, an LCSW will complete the psychosocial assessment and complete documentation on the electronic record. The psychiatrist will have access to the record to review the data. A nurse will review medication and complete a medication reconciliation document in the record. We have found with few exceptions, this provides the data necessary for the psychiatrist to complete an initial evaluation. Occasionally, when clinically indicated, the psychiatrist can request a set of vitals to be obtained prior to prescribing medications.”