Identifying learning needs related to safeguarding
In this essay, I will discuss my identified safeguarding need that is being developed to become competent within my practice. I will discuss different aspects of my safeguarding need that is “delegating tasks within a team.” Furthermore, I will also explain the many barriers faced when delegating and how these barriers can be overcome additionally also explaining the benefits of delegation. Moreover, a discussion the legal aspects and the responsibilities that the nurse must acknowledge to avoid legal action against his/her practice. Additionally, I will explain the importance of delegation and why it is essential to nursing practice. Moreover, I will reflect on my placements in my final …show more content…
to another person (Webster, 2015). Delegation is an imperative aspect of the role of a Nurse. The NMC holds the legal accountability to the nurse in charge concerning the reception of patient care (Cox,2010). Moreover, the status of the registered nurse is accountable for the practice of unlicensed care staff such as support workers (NMC,2015). Furthermore, it is highly crucial that nurses in charge of the shift comprehend the guidelines and constraints established for training and delegation of tasks (NMC,2015). Also, acceptance of accountability for registered nurses is paramount when commissioning activities while being knowledgeable about up to date evidence for practice, legislation or limitations of the practice (NMC,2015). However, it is also argued that regardless of legal status or employment hierarchy it is important to note that the healthcare setting is inter-professional, and an individualistic work ethic is not advised (Curtis et, al. 2011a). Additionally, the NMC (2008) has recognized philosophies that have to be implemented in the practice. Correspondingly the NMC (2008) has emphasized that delegation should only be in the best interest of the service user following a person-centred planning. However, it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that all staff is trained for the qualified nurse in charge to be able to have adequate staff to delegate to …show more content…
Furthermore, supervision of delegated tasks must also be utilized to support the individual (RCN,2008). On the contrary, it is argued that constant supervision by a lead member of staff may result in the person delegated the task who is accomplished of the task to feel undermined or incompetent that could be the contrary (Beauvais et, al, 2011). However, the person delegated the task should also have the comfort of knowing that the delegator is available to them when needed. Additionally, licensed professionals while supervising their staff must provide supervision focused on clinical practice, emotional support, guidance. Nurses must be transparent when delegating the role to the individual and confirm whether they understand the role to accept the task and comprehend the level of accountability they will have to take (Allan et, al. 2008). It is also argued that delegation can help to grow and expand the team’s capabilities while delegating and supervising adequately (Bensfield et al, 2008). Furthermore, the element of growth from the team stems from making mistakes and being able to learn from them. Moreover, if members of the team are not delegated specific roles they may become incompetent especially if there are low staffing levels that can
In this essay, I will discuss my identified safeguarding need that is being developed to become competent within my practice. I will discuss different aspects of my safeguarding need that is “delegating tasks within a team.” Furthermore, I will also explain the many barriers faced when delegating and how these barriers can be overcome additionally also explaining the benefits of delegation. Moreover, a discussion the legal aspects and the responsibilities that the nurse must acknowledge to avoid legal action against his/her practice. Additionally, I will explain the importance of delegation and why it is essential to nursing practice. Moreover, I will reflect on my placements in my final …show more content…
to another person (Webster, 2015). Delegation is an imperative aspect of the role of a Nurse. The NMC holds the legal accountability to the nurse in charge concerning the reception of patient care (Cox,2010). Moreover, the status of the registered nurse is accountable for the practice of unlicensed care staff such as support workers (NMC,2015). Furthermore, it is highly crucial that nurses in charge of the shift comprehend the guidelines and constraints established for training and delegation of tasks (NMC,2015). Also, acceptance of accountability for registered nurses is paramount when commissioning activities while being knowledgeable about up to date evidence for practice, legislation or limitations of the practice (NMC,2015). However, it is also argued that regardless of legal status or employment hierarchy it is important to note that the healthcare setting is inter-professional, and an individualistic work ethic is not advised (Curtis et, al. 2011a). Additionally, the NMC (2008) has recognized philosophies that have to be implemented in the practice. Correspondingly the NMC (2008) has emphasized that delegation should only be in the best interest of the service user following a person-centred planning. However, it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that all staff is trained for the qualified nurse in charge to be able to have adequate staff to delegate to …show more content…
Furthermore, supervision of delegated tasks must also be utilized to support the individual (RCN,2008). On the contrary, it is argued that constant supervision by a lead member of staff may result in the person delegated the task who is accomplished of the task to feel undermined or incompetent that could be the contrary (Beauvais et, al, 2011). However, the person delegated the task should also have the comfort of knowing that the delegator is available to them when needed. Additionally, licensed professionals while supervising their staff must provide supervision focused on clinical practice, emotional support, guidance. Nurses must be transparent when delegating the role to the individual and confirm whether they understand the role to accept the task and comprehend the level of accountability they will have to take (Allan et, al. 2008). It is also argued that delegation can help to grow and expand the team’s capabilities while delegating and supervising adequately (Bensfield et al, 2008). Furthermore, the element of growth from the team stems from making mistakes and being able to learn from them. Moreover, if members of the team are not delegated specific roles they may become incompetent especially if there are low staffing levels that can