The organization has activated the hospital incident command system (HICS) and is currently triaging patients and determining the extent of injuries and casualties. The media is requesting information to share with the public
Which of the following hospital colleagues is responsible for providing this information? 1. The public information officer
2. The incident commander
3. The safety and security officer
4. The liaison officer
The public information officer
Rationale: There are four distinct roles within the HICS. The public information officer provides information to the media, releases other information as indicated, and assists with communication. The incident commander organizes and directs the emergency operations center and gives overall direction for the hospital operations. The safety and security officer monitors and has authority over the safety of rescue operations and hazardous conditions. The liaison officer is the contact person for representatives of other agencies, such as the fire department and police.
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