Delegation Flashcards
(12 cards)
The things RN can delegate
• No definitive list
Things RN cant delegate
• Judgment
Role of RN when she does delegate
- The act of delegation
- Supervising the performance of the delegated task
- Assessment and follow-up evaluation
- Any intervention or corrective action that may be required to ensure safe and effective care
What factors to consider when delegating as a licensed personnel
- RN should be aware of the job training required to function as described in the job description
- Personnel should do what their job description says, nothing more
How and when does the RN know what is and what isn’t right to delegate?
Nurse practice Act
• Will provide guidance for legal delegation
• State board of nursing may offer guidance
• RN should understand the legal scope of practice for an LPN/LVN
Go to Board of Nursing
o 5 rights to delegation
- Right task
- Right circumstances
- Right person
- Right direction and communication
- Right supervision and evaluation
Right task
delegated tasks must conform to established guidelines
Right circumstances
delegated tasks do not require independent nursing judgment
Right person
one who is qualified and competent
Right direction and communication
clear explanation about the task and outcomes and when the delegatee should report back to the RN
Right supervision and evaluation
feedback to assess and improve the process; evaluate patient outcomes
o Why do we use unlicensed personnel
• We do not have enough RNs
