Question

part 1

ln your own words, define the term delegation. discuss the five (5) rights of delegation. who is involved in delegation? is the delegator acceptable for the tasks that he/she delegates? explain your answer.

Answer 1

Delegation.
generally involves assignment of the
performance of activities or tasks related
to patient care to unlicensed assistive personnel while retaining accountability for the outcome.
responsibilities related to making nursing judgments.

Five Rights of Delegation
1. Right task
o The activity is within the delegatee job description.
o The activity is included as part of the established written policies and procedures.
2. Right circumstance
o The patient’s health condition is stable.
o The delegatee must notify the licensed nurse if the patient’s condition changes; the
licensed nurse will then reassess the situation and determine if the delegation is
appropriate.
3. Right person
o The delegatee has the appropriate skills and knowledge to provide care.
o This is determined by licensed nurse, the employer and the delegatee.
4. Right directions and communication
o Specific instructions should be given for the delegated activity to the delegatee.
o Clarifying questions should be answered.
o Data collection, reporting and time frame should be determined and agreed upon.
o Decisions or modifications can’t be made without consulting with the delegator.
5. Right supervision and evaluation
o Monitoring, follow up and evaluation are the responsibility of the delegator.
o Completion of documentation must also be confirmed.