Does the training requirement apply to a nurse who provides Virtual Directed Observed Therapies (VDOT) for tuberculosis treatment?

VDOT is the use of a videophone or other video/computer equipment to observe client’s taking their medications remotely.

Using synchronous and asynchronous VDOT for tuberculosis treatment adherence is occurring across the United States and in Washington State.

• The nurse providing synchronous (real-time audio and video) VDOT is required to take the telemedicine training.
• The nurse providing asynchronous (store-and-forward) VDOT is not required to take the training, but NCQAC recommends all nurses take the training.

For more information go to the Washington State Department of Health Tuberculosis Website (this site is accessible only to LHJs at this time).