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Oes the law require you to respond in disaster situations? do rns have a contractual responsibility to respond in disaster situations? are you familiar with the laws in your state?

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As per the Code of Ethics, it is the duty of the nurses to respond to disaster management situations or even under extreme situations, even though the standard of care might stand altered. As per their rights, they can also refuse to act in these situations.

Those nurses who have disaster or emergency preparedness education may ask for permission to leave their current assignment and assist in disaster management. It depends on the hospital the RN has contracted with, whether they have to stay and assist or not.

No. In case of California, if a mass casualty happens, a plan of action needs to devised and implemented and then posted at easily accessible places.

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