Roles

Question 1

What is the clients or representatives role in nurse delegation?

Answer 1

The client or his/her representative must give consent for nurse delegation.

Question 2

What is the delegating RN’s responsibilities in nurse delegation?

Answer 2

1. Assessing the client and evaluating the appropriateness of the delegation.
2. Obtaining written informed consent from the client or authorized representative for the delegation process.
3. Delegating the task.
4. Supervising the delegation.
5. Rescinding (canceling) the delegation.

Question 3

What is the Nursing assistant home care aide’s responsibility in nurse delegation?

Answer 3

1. Preforming the delegated task according to the specific instructions of the RN.
2. Observing the client for:
   -potential side affects from medication
   -Negative reactions to procedures
   -complications from diseases
3. Reporting changes in your clients condition promptly to the delegating RN.
4. Reporting new or changed medications or treatments.
5. Renewing your registration or certification on time so you can legally preform a delegated task.

Question 4

What is the Case manager’s responsibility in nurse delegation?

Answer 4

1. Identify the need for nurse delegation on the clients care plan.
2. Assist a client in finding a qualified nurse delegation provider.
3. Make a referral to a contracted RN or nurse delegation provider.
4. Authorized payment to the delegating RN.

Question 5

What is the Home care agency responsible for in nurse delegation?

Answer 5

1. Deciding whether the agency will provide nurse delegation.
2. Scheduling qualified caregiver(s) to meet clients needs.
3. Supervising the personal care duties.
4. Ensuring there is a back up worker for client care.

Question 6

What is the Employer/Administrators responsibility in nurse delegation?

Answer 6

1. Ensure all legal requirements are met.
2. Set the policies and procedures for the facility.