That’s a good thread and surprisingly responsible. I worked in acute mental health in Australia for 10 years. Our processes are very similar to the ones this thread describes and like this thread not always adhered to.
There seems to be a misunderstanding about the constant lighting. It is because of the need for constant observation. A dimmer switch is all that’s needed. Enough light for observation. That or you are shining a torch on someone every fifteen minutes.
