Wyoming § 25-10-119 - Mechanical restraints; uses and reasons therefor recorded.
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§ 25-10-119. Mechanical restraints; uses and reasons therefor recorded.
Mechanical restraints shall not be applied to any patient, unless the head of the hospital determines that the medical needs of the patient require them. The head of the hospital shall record every use of a mechanical restraint and the reasons for its use in the clinical record of the patient and sign the record.
Source: official Wyoming text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wyoming § 25-10-119
What does Wyoming Statutes Annotated § 25-10-119 cover?
Section 25-10-119 ("Mechanical restraints; uses and reasons therefor recorded.") is part of the Wyoming Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of Wyoming. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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