Delegation

Which questions should the delegator assess to determine the right task? Select all that apply.

"Is the task legally appropriate to delegate?" "Is the task appropriate to delegate based on institutional policies and procedures?" The delegator has to determine right task by assessing whether the task is legally appropriate to delegate. The delegator must also check that the task is appropriate to delegate based on institutional policies and procedures. The right circumstance can be assessed by asking, "Is the environment conducive to completing the task safely?" The right direction and communication is assessed by asking, "Does the delegator provide clear and concise directions for the task?" The right person eligible to accomplish the task is assessed by asking, "Does the delegatee have the knowledge and experience to perform the specific task safely?"

Which component of delegation is suitable to all the members on the healthcare team?

Authority. Authority is the component of delegation that is suitable for all the members on the healthcare team. Supervision is a right of delegation in which the delegator supervises the other assistive personnel to perform the task. Accountability is the component of delegation that is suitable for delegators such as registered nurses (RNs). Communication is the right of delegation in which the delegator gives the directions to perform the task.

Which health care professional is accountable for establishing systems to assess and communicate competency requirements related to delegation?

Chief nursing officers. Chief nursing officers are expected to establish the systems to assess and communicate the competencies required for delegation. Registered nurses are accountable for client care. The licensed practical nurse and unlicensed nursing personnel act as delegatees for various tasks.

Which description of accountability is correct?

Determination of appropriate actions and provide detailed explanation of the actions. Accountability is the expectation that actions performed are appropriate and that a detailed explanation of what occurred is provided. Authority is the ability to perform duties in a specific role, such as accomplishment of the task and fulfillment of the expected outcomes. Provision of guidance and oversight of a delegated nursing task is supervision. Responsibility is reliability, dependability, and the obligation to accomplish work.