Who Can Provide Dot?

1.	Who Can Provide Dot?
Answer» A nurse or other trained health care worker from the patient's county public health department normally provides DOT. In some SITUATIONS, it works best for clinics, home care agencies, CORRECTIONAL facilities, treatment centers, SCHOOLS, employers, and other facilities to PROVIDE DOT, under the guidance of the local health department. Family members should not be used for DOT. DOT providers must remain objective. For complex regimens including IV/IM medications or twice daily dosing, home care agencies may provide DOT or share responsibilities with the local health department. If resources for providing DOT are limited, priority should be given to patients most at risk. In some CASES observed therapy may be performed using live streaming video.

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A nurse or other trained health care worker from the patient's county public health department normally provides DOT.
In some SITUATIONS, it works best for clinics, home care agencies, CORRECTIONAL facilities, treatment centers, SCHOOLS, employers, and other facilities to PROVIDE DOT, under the guidance of the local health department.
Family members should not be used for DOT. DOT providers must remain objective.
For complex regimens including IV/IM medications or twice daily dosing, home care agencies may provide DOT or share responsibilities with the local health department.
If resources for providing DOT are limited, priority should be given to patients most at risk.
In some CASES observed therapy may be performed using live streaming video.

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