902 KAR 4:150. Enhanced HANDS services in response to declared national or state public health emergency

Section 1. Definitions. (1) "Declared national or state public health emergency" means a formal declaration by the President of the United States or the Governor of Kentucky of an extraordinary event that is determined to constitute a public health risk through the spread of disease. (2) "Tele-service" means a home visitation service provided through telephone or video communication with the HANDS provider, parent, and child present in real time. Section 2. Enhanced Home Visitation Services in Response to a Declared National or State Public Health Emergency. (1) HANDS services and requirements may be enhanced to allow for tele-service delivery methods if a national or state public health emergency has been declared. (2) (a) HANDS home visitation services that are otherwise designated as face-to-face in accordance with 902 KAR 4:120 may be provided through tele-service delivery methods with informed parental consent. (b) These services shall include those listed in 902 KAR 4:120, Sections 2(4), 2(5), and 4. (c) Verbal and written consent shall be provided for each child in a shared household. For example, if the family has twins, verbal and written consent shall be provided for each baby. (3) Tele-service delivery methods shall be reimbursed at the usual and customary rate. (4) Tele-service delivery methods in the manner established by this section shall only be utilized during a declared national or state public health emergency.