The nurse is working with a committee to revise the hospital's disaster preparedness plan. Which information will the basic plan include? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. A map of the area served by the hospital
2. The number and location of nursing homes in the area
3. The number of private homes in the immediate area of the hospital
4. The presence of an industrial area south of the hospital
5. The geographical area generally served by the hospital
1,2,4,5
Rationale 1: Maps are useful information in case of an emergency and are included in the basic plan.
Rationale 2: The basic plan should identify the presence and location of special populations in the area.
Rationale 3: This information is not likely to be important during a disaster and is not included in the basic plan.
Rationale 4: The basic plan should include a list of specific hazards in the area, such as chemical and biologic hazards.
Rationale 5: The basic plan should describe the geographic limits of the hospital's general service area.
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