Delegation is:
the process of transferring the performance of a tast to another member of the
health care team while retaining accountability for the outcome
Supervision is:
the process of directing, monitoring, and evaluating the performance of tasks by
another team member
unlicensed individuals can include _______ or _______ or they might be non-
nursing personnel such as ______, __________or ____________
CNA
CMA- certified medication assistants
dialysis technicians
monitor technicians
phlebotomists
RNs may not delegate tasks that involve _________, __________ or tasks that
require ___________ to PNs or to AP (assistive personnel)
nursing process, client education
nursing judgement
5 Task Factors nurses should consider before delegating are:
1: predictability of the outcome--is it routine, a new treatment for the client?
2: potential for harm-- is there a chance something neg could happen, is the pt
unstable?
3: complexity of care--- does it req complex tasks, does the delegatee have the
necessary skills?
4: need for problem solving and innovation--- is judgement essential while
performing the task? does it require the nursing assessment?
5: Level of interaction with the client--- does the delegatee need psychosocial
support or education during the performance of the task?
the process of transferring the performance of a tast to another member of the
health care team while retaining accountability for the outcome
Supervision is:
the process of directing, monitoring, and evaluating the performance of tasks by
another team member
unlicensed individuals can include _______ or _______ or they might be non-
nursing personnel such as ______, __________or ____________
CNA
CMA- certified medication assistants
dialysis technicians
monitor technicians
phlebotomists
RNs may not delegate tasks that involve _________, __________ or tasks that
require ___________ to PNs or to AP (assistive personnel)
nursing process, client education
nursing judgement
5 Task Factors nurses should consider before delegating are:
1: predictability of the outcome--is it routine, a new treatment for the client?
2: potential for harm-- is there a chance something neg could happen, is the pt
unstable?
3: complexity of care--- does it req complex tasks, does the delegatee have the
necessary skills?
4: need for problem solving and innovation--- is judgement essential while
performing the task? does it require the nursing assessment?
5: Level of interaction with the client--- does the delegatee need psychosocial
support or education during the performance of the task?
