Special Needs Shelters Reduce the Surge Demands on Hospitals and Long-Term

question 19

Multiple Choice

Special needs shelters reduce the surge demands on hospitals and long-term care facilities. Careful preplanning for a community's special needs population is essential. Persons arriving at a shelter:

• A) Must not bring all their special equipment and medications
• B) Must have a psychological condition that makes them inappropriate for a regular shelter
• C) Are assessed by a nurse to determine whether this type of facility is appropriate
• D) Receive medical care as though they were in a hospital

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