University:
West Coast University
Course:
NURS 120 | Med Surge 1
Academic year:

2022
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17

Pages:

3
Author:

Efrain Villa

The Five Rights of Delegation 1. Right task • The task must be within the capabilities o f the auxiliary nursing staff. organizational policies and procedures; j ob descriptions and accreditation guidelines. • Assess each client before delegatin g. Ensure there is match between the • Assistive personnel should not be assigned duties requiring ongoing 2. Right circumstances • The care setting should be taken i nto consideration. For example, the role of term care setting. Registered nurses are accountable to know the laws and regulations that apply to each setting. • Client stability as well as the desired clien t outcomes should also be taken into consideration. 3. Right person • Know your facility’s competency standar ds! • Know the job descriptions of co-workers! • Has the personnel been trained on the ta sk? • Identify personal strengths and we aknesses of Auxiliary Nursing Staff. 4. Right direction and communication • The Registered Nurse is responsible for prov correct, complete communication to Auxiliary Nursing iding clear,and concise, Personnel at the time of delegation as well as providing continued direction on an ongoing basis. • Communicate clearly about the delegated t ask. • Be specific about how and when he/s he should report back to you. • Make sure the personnel understands what is expected, and do not hesitate to ask them if they know how to pe and the evaluate rform task. the carrying out of the delegated task. 5. Right supervision and evaluation • You cannot just merely assign the task . You must guide, supervise, observations and share concerns. • You must ensure the work meets your expectations. If it does not, you must step in. • Give credit and praise for accomplish ments. Do not hesitate to offeris achieved. ensure the desired outcome • You should give the personnel feedba ck and ask for theirs. the RN!! • Encourage input on how to resolve ca re issues and reach agreement on future course of action. • You must evaluate the client’s outcom e and the results of the task to REMEMBER: You may delegate a task, but the r esponsibility remains with you, Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment Principles • Consider outcome expectations of the client and family. • Maintain compliance with your state’s Nurse Practice A ct as well as the healthcare facility’s guidelines and job descriptions. • Tailor the level of supervision to the experience and kno wledge level of staff assigned remains with the delegated Registeredduties. Nurse. Be cognizant that accountability for nursing judgment d • ecisions appropriate level of supervision for delegated duties. • TheNurse Registered Nurse is also Personnel. accountable for maintaini Registered to Nursing Assistive ng the and their clinical presentation in order to prioritize, delegate and assign • The Nursing Process and clinical judgment cannot be d elegated by the the Registered Nurse must be able to re-evaluate and re-assign care as • It is imperative for the Registered Nurse to be familiar with the client care. • Be aware that client conditions and clinical situations can change; the client’s needs or the nursing team’s abilities change.

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