Delegation & assignment · practice question
List and briefly explain the five rights of delegation.
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
1. Right task: it's within the delegatee's scope and job description, routine, and doesn't need nursing judgment.
2. Right circumstance: the client is stable and the setting and resources are appropriate.
3. Right person: the delegatee has the training and competence.
4. Right directions and communication: clear, specific instructions, including what to report and when.
5. Right supervision and evaluation: the RN monitors, follows up, evaluates outcomes and stays accountable.
Key points:
- Right task
- Right circumstance
- Right person
- Right directions and communication
- Right supervision and evaluation
Why
From the NCSBN/ANA National Guidelines for Nursing Delegation. The RN delegates the task, not the accountability.
References
- NCSBN & ANA, National Guidelines for Nursing Delegation (2019)
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