Special needs shelters reduce the surge demands on hospitals and long-

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

1. Must not bring all their special equipment and medications
2. Must have a psychological condition that makes them inappropriate for a regular shelter
3. Are assessed by a nurse to determine whether this type of facility is appropriate
4. Receive medical care as though they were in a hospital

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: 3
Any person who comes to a special needs shelter must be assessed by a nurse to determine whether this type of facility is appropriate.