Overview
This article provides a step-by-step guide on enabling the Telehealth Service in ICANotes+ and initiating a telehealth session with a client. It covers the activation process, testing the service to ensure compatibility, and starting a session directly from the client's chart. Additionally, it explains how to manage client consent and troubleshoot potential issues with microphone and webcam permissions. By following these instructions, providers can seamlessly conduct telehealth sessions while ensuring a smooth experience for themselves and their clients.
Step 1: Enabling Telehealth Service
Use the following steps to enable the Telehealth service for your account.
- Click your name at the top right of the screen.
- Select Personal Preferences.
- Navigate to the Telehealth tab.
- Click Enable Telehealth Service.
- Click I Agree to confirm activation (or Cancel to return to the previous screen).
- A prompt will appear at the bottom of your screen advising you to test the service to verify browser compatibility and ensure your microphone and camera are working.
- The Telehealth tab will now display your telehealth username.
- The "Enable Telehealth Service" button will change to "Disable Telehealth Service", which you can click anytime to disable the service.
- Proceed to the Test Service section.




Step 2: Testing Telehealth Service
- Click Test Telehealth Session.
- A brief loading screen will appear as the test session is generated.
- A pop-up notification will appear in the bottom corner when the telehealth session is created.
- A new browser window will open for the telehealth service.
- If prompted, allow access to your microphone and webcam.
- Conduct an audio test:
- Speak into your microphone/headset.
- If you can hear yourself, click Yes to continue.
- You will receive an email to join the session, just like a client would.
- You can test by joining the session from another device.




Step 3: Starting a Telehealth Session
Once enabled, follow these steps to start a telehealth session with a client:
- Open the client's Chart Face.
- Click Start Telehealth Session (top-right corner).
- In the Start Telehealth Session pop-up, select a contact method for the client.
- If the client does not have an email saved, add one:
- Select Type, enter the email, and click Add to save it.
- Obtain client consent:
- Accept Verbal Consent: You consent on behalf of the client (e.g., verbal agreement).
- Send Consent Form to Portal: The client signs the form in their portal.
- Click Generate Telehealth Session to:
- Create a telehealth session room.
- Send an invite to the client.
- A new window will open for the Telehealth session.
- Before starting, conduct an audio and webcam test for a smooth experience.
- To end the session:
- Click the three vertical dots at the top right.
- Select End Meeting.



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