During a mass casualty incident involving a building collapse, you are part of an emergency department team that has been put on alert. The incident command system (ICS) is activated. As a Certified Emergency Nurse, which of the following is your primary responsibility?
Providing direct emergency care to patients in line with your qualifications and the hospital's emergency response plan.
Taking on the role of the incident commander to manage the overall incident site.
Coordinating with local news agencies to provide updates and manage public relations.
Overseeing the triage process and assigning victims to various receiving hospitals across the region.