title: Evolution of a Nursing Model for Identifying Client Needs in a Disaster Shelter: A Case Study with the American Red Cross.
abstract: From the time of Clara Barton, Red Cross nursing has had a key role in the care and support of persons affected by disasters in the United States. Hurricane Katrina and other events brought to light the need for a shelter model that was inclusive of the whole community, including persons with disabilities, at-risk and vulnerable populations, and children. From an intake process to a nursing model for assessment, an evidence-guided process informed a systematic approach for a registered nurse-led model of care.
authors.affiliation: American Red Cross, 2025 E St NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA. Electronic address: Janice.Springer@redcross.org.
authors.forename: Janice
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Springer
authors.affiliation: American Red Cross, 2025 E St NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA.
authors.forename: Mary
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Casey-Lockyer
mesh_terms: D018672:Community Health Planning; D003419:Crisis Intervention / Q000458:organization & administration; D004189:Disaster Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006295:Health Resources / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D016294:Models, Nursing; D024802:Nurse's Role; D057184:Practice Patterns, Nurses' / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012066:Relief Work / Q000458:organization & administration*
keywords: Access and functional needs; At-risk populations; Disaster shelters; Nursing care