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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Persons arriving at a special needs shelter are assessed by a nurse to determine whether this type of facility is appropriate for them. This assessment takes into account the person's medical needs, equipment, and medications, as well as their ability to function in a shelter environment. The goal is to reduce the surge demands on hospitals and long-term care facilities by providing a safe and appropriate shelter for individuals with special needs. Therefore, options A and D are incorrect, and option B is not a necessary criteria for admission to a special needs shelter.

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