5269445, 65G-8.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 5269445

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Chapter:

REACTIVE STRATEGIES

Overview

RULE:

65G-8.001	Definitions
65G-8.002	Approved Emergency Procedure Curriculum
65G-8.003	Reactive Strategy Policy and Procedures
65G-8.004	Initial Assessments
65G-8.005	Authorizations for Specific Reactive Strategies
65G-8.006	Limitations on Use and Duration of Reactive Strategies
65G-8.007	Seclusion and Restraint
65G-8.008	Chemical Restraint
65G-8.009	Prohibited Procedures
65G-8.010	Documentation and Notification
65G-8.011	Access to Rules
65G-8.012	Enforcement

PURPOSE:

This rule will implement subsection 393.13(4)(h) and 916.1093(2), F.S., by establishing standards and procedures relating to the use of restraint and seclusion.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rules comply with the legislative directive for rulemaking at subsection 393.13(4)(h) and legislative authorization for rules at Section 916.1093(2), F.S., with regard to the following subject matter areas: prohibiting inherently dangerous restraint or seclusion procedures; limitations on the use and duration of restraint and seclusion; measures ensuring the safety of clients and staff during an incident of restraint or seclusion; procedures for staff to following before, during, and after incidents of restraint and seclusion; professional qualifications and training; facility data collection and reporting; documentation of use in a facility or program record; and procedures for incorporating these rules into staff training and making them available to clients, parents, guardians, guardian advocates, and staff members.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

393.501(1) FS.

LAW:

393.13(4)(h), 916.1093(2) FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

2/22/2008 Vol. 34/08

COMMENTS:

From 2/22/2008 To 3/14/2008 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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