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 environment conducive to completing the task safely?" "Does the delegator provide clear and concise directions for the task?" "Is the task appropriate to delegate based on institutional policies and procedures?" "Does the delegatee have the knowledge and experience to perform the specific task safely?"

"Is the task legally appropriate to delegate?" "Is the task appropriate to delegate based on institutional policies and procedures?" Rationale 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?"

Rationale The unlicensed nursing personnel (UNP) can be delegated to care for a client in an acute care setting if the client is stable. So, the vital signs can be monitored by the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) if the client has stable vital signs. Client teaching is in the scope of the registered nurse (RN). Reinforcement of the teaching can be delegated to the UAP. Assessing laboratory reports is the role of the RN; this task may not be delegated to unlicensed personnel. Evaluating client status is the role of the RN; this task is outside the scope of practice of the UAP.

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