Rule 65G-8.008, F.A.C.
Chemical Restraint
Rule 65G-8.008, F.A.C. is "Chemical Restraint", part of Chapter 65G-8 (reactive strategies). The effective date Florida publishes for it is August 7, 2008.
- Effective date
- 08/07/2008
- Chapter
- 65G-8
- Index checked
- 09/11/2026
What this chapter governs
Reactive strategies. Sets the approved emergency-procedure curriculum, its minimum twelve direct training hours, and the one-year certification life that means a FULL retake every year.
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Rule 65G-8.008 on flrules.orgOther rules in Chapter 65G-8
- 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-8.009 — Prohibited Procedures
- 65G-8.010 — Documentation and Notification
- 65G-8.011 — Access to Rules
- 65G-8.012 — Enforcement
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