This is an email I received from Bill Coyne who has just received a reply for the HSE regarding the use of spit hoods following his enquiry to the regarding the use of spit hoods.
The use of spit-hoods is one that causes controversy in many healthcare settings because some senior management simply don’t like them.
Thank you for sending me that information Bill and I am sure it will help many others.
Best Regards
Mark Dawes
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