
Security and Confidentiality for Videoconferencing Groups
Providing proper security
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Research telehealth regulations
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Choose a HIPAA-compliant platform for virtual sessions
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Virtual platforms commonly used that are HIPAA compliant can be found on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services page (Please note that these compliances have not been confirmed): https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/emergency-preparedness/notification-enforcement-discretion-telehealth/index.html
Steps to support privacy
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A new meeting link is sent out for each group every session
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Participants remain in a virtual waiting room until admitted by the host
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Private chats are turned off
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Patients cannot use their full name in the platform
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Group norms (link to group norms tool) relating to confidentiality are established
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Host provides individual reminders as needed
View additional tools and learn more about videoconferencing group therapy.
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