In the hospital, one person is designated to coordinate and implement the policies and procedures for emergency management of the hospital. Which position would most likely be designated to fulfill those responsibilities?
a. Safety officer
b. Chief nursing officer
c. Risk manager
d. Case manger
A
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A The hospital safety officer is designated to coordinate and implement the man-agement of emergency actions by the hospital.
B This is not the responsible person.
C This is not the responsible person.
D This is not the responsible person.
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