Published on: 21562050. The purpose and effect of the amendments is to update the rule language regarding reactive strategies to reflect current industry standards. This Notice of Rule Development is an update to one published on 2/27/19, with additional information for participation in the workshop.
Published on: 21557588. The purpose and effect of the amendments is to update the rule language regarding reactive strategies to reflect current industry standards.
Published on: 6260009. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss and provide suggested language or examples of processes within each rule chapter that require improvement in language for clarity and to ensure that the intent of the rule can be carried out in an effective and efficient manner.
SUMMARY: Promulgation of a seclusion and restrain rule (65G-8) was mandated by the Legislature at section 393.13(4)(h)2., Florida Statutes, ("the agency shall adopt by rule standards and procedures relating to the use of restraint and seclusion") the Agency filed the rule for adoption in its present form, and became effective August 7, 2008. APD recognizes that, as with any new rule, the language and requirements can be fine-tuned through rule amendments; therefore, to refine some of the present wording, the Agency is scheduling a meeting to consider the suggestions and concerns regarding rule language improvements. This notice is to alert interested parties who may wish to particiate in this workshop.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estmiated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 393.501(1) F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 393.13(4)(h), 916.1093(2) F.S.
PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGUARDING AMENDMENT TO THIS RULE IS: Steve Coleman, Ph.D., Senior Behavior Analyst, at the above address and at (850) 414-8695; October 24, 2008, 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.; 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Published on: 5733202. Definitions, Approved Emergency Procedure Curriculum, Reactive Strategy Policy and Procedures, Initial Assessments, Authorizations for Specific Reactive Strategies, Authorizations for Specific Reactive Strategies, Seclusion and Restraint, Chemical Restraint, Prohibited Procedures, Documentation and Notification, Access to Rules, Enforcement
Published on: 5269445. 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.