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