Optimal Medical Staffing Ratios per Shift for a 24 Hour Operation: Source: Medical Staff Ratio* (Medical Staff to Shelter Occupants) *per individual shelter Staff for Health/ FNSS intake 1:25 RN/LVN for individuals requiring no medical assistance 1:200 RNs for individuals requiring FNSS (with a minimum of 2 RNs at any time, 1 must be a Charge RN) 1:50 EMT-I or Paramedic (with a minimum of 1 at all times) 1:500 Respiratory Therapist (if needed) 1:250 Mental Health Staff (with a minimum of 2 at all times) 1:100 Personal Assistant Services personnel (for intake) 1:50 Personal Assistant Services (for individuals requiring PAS, a minimum of 2 PAS at all times) 1:1 Medical Staff Ratio (Medical Staff to Shelter or Shelter System) Primary Care Physician rounding daily (with a minimum of 1 rounding daily) 1:5 (Shelters) Public health assessment team / infection control 1:1 (Shelter System) Physician on call 24/7 1:1 (Shelter System) Psychiatrist on call 24/7 1:1 (Shelter System) Dentist on call 24/7 1:1 (Shelter System) Veterinarian on call 24/7 1:1 (Shelter System) Medical appt. /Dialysis Coordinator 2:1 (Shelter System)
Tab K- Medical/Functional Needs Discharge Assessment Name of Shelter Guest: Residence Address (street, county, state): DOB / Age: Gender: Male / Female Current Location: Shelter Nursing Home Hospital Hotel Other: Current Location: Name, Address (include county, city and state) & Phone Do you have any chronic/acute health care conditions? Yes No If yes, describe health care condition: Were you receiving any of the following services/support in your home prior to evacuation or will you need any of the following when you return? Care/Item Services Needed Name and location of pre-hurricane services Home Health Hospice Care Durable Medical Equipment Physical Therapy Oxygen Dialysis Psychiatric/Psychological Other Local Jurisdiction Ready For Return? Yes No TYPE OF TRANSPORTATION NEEDED: Wheelchair accessible Ambulance Bariatric capable Ambulance Bus Other Is wheelchair: Powered Oversized Manual Able to fold up: Yes No Needs immediate follow up for medical care? Yes No Needs immediate case management? Yes No Flu shot given? Yes No Destination availability confirmed? Yes No UNKNOWN Do you need assistance to get to destination? Yes No Return Location: Home Assisted Living Other Need Shelter Address (include county, city & state): Contact Name and Phone: Do you use oxygen? Yes No AMOUNT (flow) _____ Do you have enough oxygen to return home? Yes No Do you have a pet in shelter? Yes No Type Pet Name Have arrangements been made to reunite with pet? Yes No COMMENTS: Name of Assessor/Data Collector: Date of Assessment:
Tab M - Quick Links General Emergency Preparedness: : Emergency preparedness information for Texas residents. In conjunction with the US Department of Homeland Security and AARP, the National Organization on Disability assisted in the development of the brochure series, which highlights the key preparedness steps senior citizens, Americans with disabilities and other special needs, and their families and caretakers should take before emergencies occur. Resource Locator for Medicare: Provides tools for people on Medicare to search for and compare drug and health plans, hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies and health care providers. Check out the for information about drug plans in your state and about paying for long term care. : The American Red Cross Disaster Services published this booklet to help people who have physical, visual, auditory, or cognitive disabilities to prepare for natural disasters and their consequences. ) by , Disability Policy Consultant and The , Western University of Health Sciences, 2002. The (NFPA) oversees publication of recommended safety codes and standards for the prevention of fires and other hazards. NFPA codes include fire prevention, buildings, and natural gas standards.