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Spit Hoods Now Classified as Restraints | Canada News
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Washington’s mental health system just reclassified spit hoods as a form of restraint, requiring physician approval and strict reporting — a major shift after a damning investigation revealed widespread misuse, injuries, and deaths linked to these mesh bags. While hailed as a step toward safer care, advocates push for a total ban, arguing the policy falls short of eliminating a tool with questionable safety and little research backing.
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