The new rule chapter updates, streamlines and combines current chapters 63H-1, establishing the Department's verbal and physical intervention techniques, and 63H-2, governing the training of direct care staff.

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Comments Open:: 11/16/2021
Summary:: The rules address all aspects of staff training, including direct care and support staff, and establish the parameters for verbal and physical intervention in youth interaction.
Purpose:: The new rule chapter updates, streamlines and combines current chapters 63H-1, establishing the Department's verbal and physical intervention techniques, and 63H-2, governing the training of direct care staff.
Rulemaking Authority:: 944.241, 985.601, 985.645, FS.
Law:: 944.241, 985.02(3), 985.601, 985.645, FS.
Related Rules: (7): 63H-3.001. Definitions; 63H-3.002. Phase I and Pre-Operational Training for State and Contracted Direct Care Staff; 63H-3.003. Phase II Training for State Detention and Probation Direct Care Staff; 63H-3.004. Pre-Service Training for State Support Staff; 63H-3.005. Annual In-Service Training; More ...