You want me to do what?
Can a clinical assistant adjust oxygen from 1 L/min to 2L/min?
No
To authorize another person to perform a nursing task in a certain situation
What is delegation?
Duty or obligation to perform some act or function
What is responsibility?
What is one benefit of delegation to the organization and one benefit to the delegate?
What is the organization can function more efficiently and the delegate can learn new skills and abilities.
What is one benefit of delegation to the delegator?
What is the ability to work with more complex patients, increased job satisfaction and retention, improved patient outcomes.
The CNA administers IVP furosemide (Lasix) for the patient with congestive heart failure
What is improper delegation/wrong person?
Being responsible for ones actions and the actions of others who performed the delegated tasks.
What is to accountability?
How to perform or complete, what observations to report, when to report, and what are the priorities
What are complete directions/communication?
The nurse is able to do this as part of their scope
What is: Delegate
A CNA who is also studying to be a paramedic starts an IV in the emergency department
What is improper delegation/wrong task?
Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to perform a task safely & successfully
What is competency?
What is evaluation and feedback
Can a clinical assistant educate a patient and caregiver about prevention and management of chronic complications of diabetes?
No
The RN does not ensure that the CNA completes vital signs accurately
What is improper delegation/wrong supervision?
RN or LPN
Who can delegate to the CNA
You have communicated and agreed to complete a task safely
What is Accepting a task?
Right task, right circumstance, right person, right direction, and right supervision
What is proper delegation?
The right in which the delegatee (CNA) is given specific tasks to be performed (Patient Specific)
What is Right Direction/Communication?
Is legally accountable for the tasks that were delegated?
Who is the delegating nurse?
What must the RN do before delegating patient tasks to the CNA?
What is verify the CNA can perform the task?