COMDTINST 6300.3C governs Coast Guard policy for the use of telehealth in patient care, including system, credentialing, and emergency protocols.
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The publication defines telehealth and telemedicine, identifies clinical services suitable for remote delivery, and assigns duties to Coast Guard medical and technology offices. It requires approved platforms, telehealth training, HIPAA compliance, encounter documentation, and emergency procedures.
Applies to: All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officer-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chief of headquarters staff elements who employ telehealth shall comply with the provisions of this Instruction.
Telehealth. Communication between patients and healthcare professionals via electronic, video, or audio means that allow virtual meetings and communications to occur from anywhere to anywhere.
Ensures that telehealth encounters are performed using only the approved telehealth platform.
Telehealth encounter scheduling is done through the core electronic health record system.
Ensures clinic staff using the telehealth platform complete annual HIPAA training requirement.
Using the approved telehealth platform, providers can contact 911 and summon emergency services, if necessary, to the patient’s location in case of equipment failure, lost signal, or dropped call.