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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 10.46.08.02" title_num="10" subtitle_num="46" chapter_num="08" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Asynchronous” means not occurring in real time.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Board” means the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“In-person” means within the physical presence of the patient.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Synchronous” means occurring in real time.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Telehealth” has the meaning stated in Health Occupations Article, §1-1001, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Telehealth practitioner” means:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A Maryland licensed occupational therapist or limited occupational therapist performing telehealth services within their respective scope of practice; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>An occupational therapist or limited occupational therapist with a compact privilege in Maryland performing telehealth services within their respective scope of practice.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>