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Delegation is
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the process of getting a job done with the help of others.
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the five rights of delegation |
Right Task Right Circumstances Right Delegate Right Communication Right Supervision |
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Nurse Practice Act is
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the legal guide to what tasks can be delegated to others and what tasks must be performed by the nurse. The act varies from state to state.
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Job Descriptions
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delineate what tasks each level of worker may perform in that agency.
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Use these two documuents to thelp you decide which tasks you can delegate to other team members. |
the Nurse Practice Act and your institution's Job Descriptions |
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Delegation in these states is the responsibility of
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an RN.
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PCAs job
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assist the nursing staff in patient care activities. They perform patient care tasks that do not require professional judgement.
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positions a nurse cannot delegate |
•Making assessments •Developing nursing diagnoses •Establishing expected outcomes •Patient and family teaching •Some aspects of planning, intervention, evaluation, and documentation |
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If patient is not stable.....
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do not delegate
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if modifications need to be done during task....
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do not delegate
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how to decide if someone can delegate a task |
•Ask Lisa if she can perform the task and if she is comfortable with it. •Observe Lisa's work. •Look at the skills checklist Lisa has completed. |
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three c's to guide communication
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Clear: Include the 5 Ws and how: who, what, where, when, why, and how. Concise: Don't give too much detail that may confuse or demonstrate a condescending attitude. Complete: Be sure to give all the necessary information |
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right supervision incudes
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•Initial Direction •Periodic Inspection •Evaluation with Feedback |
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Periodic inspection refers to
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appropriate monitoring while the person is performing the delegated task.
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The definition of "appropriate monitoring"
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depends on the type of environment in which the care is being provided, the tasks assigned, and the prior work performance of the delegate
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For poor performance, try the following:
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1.Ask the delegate's input. For example, ask, "How did your day go? I noticed the vital signs were not recorded on the chart." 2.Be specific. Share your perception of the situation. 3.Ask the delegate for a plan for resolving the problem. 4.Agree on a plan of action including a time frame for checking progress. |
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"respondent superior."
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This means that since a supervisor (the delegator) controls what the delegate does, he or she is legally responsible for the delegate's errors.
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