A hospital has "stood down" from a mass casualty disaster. The staff have rested and eaten. Which action by the nursing supervisor takes priority?
a. Restocking the emergency department (ED)
b. Making rounds on each unit to check staffing
c. Determining which staff can go home
d. Planning a critical incident stress debrief-ing
A
Inventorying and stocking the ED are high-priority actions because the usual flow of emergency clients may not be lessened in the wake of a disaster. Supplies may be low or exhausted, and it would be vital to resupply the area. Rounding on inpatient units, determining the staff who can be relieved, and planning a debriefing are certainly important items, but they do not take priority over getting the ED ready for more clients.
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