Delegation is part of every nurse’s job, requires skillful judgment, and is a key component in accomplishing the work that needs to be done (Huber, 2014). In this discussion, I will review delegation issues, problems, and solutions based on the critical thinking exercise on page 158.
Registered health care workers have a professional responsibility and accountability to put patients first and must use their best judgment when delegating (Bryant, 2015).When delegating and assigning care, key issues to be considered are the competence of the nursing team members, the amount of supervision that will be required, and the patient’s condition (Huber, 2014). Five factors to be assessed are the amount of innovation and problem solving required, unpredictability
Registered health care workers have a professional responsibility and accountability to put patients first and must use their best judgment when delegating (Bryant, 2015).When delegating and assigning care, key issues to be considered are the competence of the nursing team members, the amount of supervision that will be required, and the patient’s condition (Huber, 2014). Five factors to be assessed are the amount of innovation and problem solving required, unpredictability