Delegation

Question 1

What are the Five conditions for nurse delegation?

Answer 1

1. A licensed Registered Nurse transfers the performance of a task.
2. There are Four Specific Tasks that may Not be delegated.
3. A delegation covers a Specific Task For One Client.
4. Only Qualified Nursing Assistants/Home Care Aids can accept a delegation.
5. Delegation can only happen in Four Community Settings.

Question 2

What are the four tasks that cannot be delegated to you?

Answer 2

Injections (other than insulin)
Sterile procedures
Maintenance of central lines
Tasks that require nursing judgement

Question 3

What are the four requirements to be qualified to receive a delegation?

Answer 3

1. Be a HCA, NA-R, or a NA-C current and in good standing in Washington state.
2. Have completed the educational requirements for delegation.
3. Be willing to preform the specific task to be delegated.
4. Demonstrate your competence to preform the specific task to be delegated correctly and without direct supervision to the delegating RN

Question 4

What are the four settings in which delegation can occur?

Answer 4

1. Certified community residential programs for the developmentally disabled.
2. Licensed adult family homes.
3. Licensed assisted living facilities.
4. In clients homes.

Question 5

What are the five key roles in nurse delegation?

Answer 5

1. Client
2. Delegating RN
3. Nursing assistant/ Home care aide
4. Case manager
5. Home care agency supervisor or facility administrator.