7. Care of Individuals and Families
7.1 Assessment
(1) Performs a rapid assessment of the disaster situation and nursing care needs.
(2) Conducts a health history and age appropriate assessment that includes physical and psychological responses to the disaster.
(3) Recognizes symptoms of communicable disease and takes measures to reduce exposure to survivors.
(4) Describes the signs and symptoms of exposure to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive agents.
(5) Identifies unusual patterns or clustering of illnesses and injuries that may indicate exposure to biological or other substances related to the disaster.
(6) Determines need for decontamination, isolation or quarantine and takes appropriate action.
(7) Recognizes health and mental health needs of responders and makes appropriate referrals.