A community disaster has occurred and the hospital's emergency department (ED)has efficiently triaged,treated,and transferred most clients to appropriate units.The hospital incident command officer wants to "stand down" from the emergency plan.Which question by the nursing supervisor is most beneficial at this time?

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Before "standing down," the incident command officer ensures that the needs of the other hospital departments have been taken care of because they may still be stressed and may need continued support to keep functioning.Many more "walking wounded" victims may present to the ED; that number may not be predictable.Giving staff the chance to eat and rest is important,but all areas of the facility need that too.Although agreement among incident officers is important,it is not the priority concern before standing down.

A Community Disaster Has Occurred and the Hospital's Emergency Department