This rule will implement Section 916.1093(2), Fla. Stat. by establishing standards and procedures relating to the use of restraint and seclusion in forensic client facilities and services.  


  • RULE NO: RULE TITLE
    65G-9.001: Use of Restraints and Seclusion (tentative)
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: This rule will implement Section 916.1093(2), Fla. Stat. by establishing standards and procedures relating to the use of restraint and seclusion in forensic client facilities and services.
    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Standards and procedures for the use of restraint and seclusion that establish limitations on the use and duration of restraint and seclusion; establish measures to ensure the safety of clients and staff during an incident of restraint or seclusion; establish professional qualifications of and training for staff who may order or be engaged in the use of restraint or seclusion; and other factors identified in Section 916.1093(2), Fla. Stat.
    SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 916.1093(2) FS.
    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 916.1093(2) FS.
    A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
    DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, June 13, 2007, 1:30 p.m.
    PLACE: Room 301, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950
    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Steve Coleman, Behavior Analyst, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950, or telephone number (850)414-8695

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.

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Subject:
Standards and procedures for the use of restraint and seclusion that establish limitations on the use and duration of restraint and seclusion; establish measures to ensure the safety of clients and staff during an incident of restraint or seclusion; establish professional qualifications of and training for staff who may order or be engaged in the use of restraint or seclusion; and other factors identified in Section 916.1093(2), Fla. Stat.
Purpose:
This rule will implement Section 916.1093(2), Fla. Stat. by establishing standards and procedures relating to the use of restraint and seclusion in forensic client facilities and services.
Rulemaking Authority:
916.1093(2) FS.
Law:
916.1093(2) FS.
Contact:
Steve Coleman, Behavior Analyst, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950, or telephone number (850)414-8695
Related Rules: (1)
65G-9.001. Use of Restraints and Seclusion (tentative)