Five Rights Of Delegation
Delegation is the assignment of authority and responsibility to another person to carry out specific activities (Wise, 2015). The person who delegated the work remains accountable for the outcome of the delegated work. Delegation provides a means for increasing productivities and empowers a subordinate to make decisions.
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When delegating a task to another individual, there are five rights of delegation that must be considered. "The five rights of delegation include the right task, the right circumstance, the right person, the right communication and the right supervision" (Wise, 2015). The first right, the right task, takes into consideration whether it is within a person’s scope of practice to perform the task being delegated. A …show more content…
It is important to consider who the best person would be to handle a given situation. This means taking into consideration whether or not a person has the knowledge, skill, and competency to perform the task. Also, it should be considered whether or not the person has performed the task in the past and if not, if they need supervision in performing the task. The RN must consider qualifications, job descriptions, and competency when delegating task to various caregivers. Qualifications are generally determined by state licensure or certification, and the RN may reference hospital policies and procedures, job descriptions, published state practice acts, or unit guidelines if unfamiliar with specific …show more content…
It is very important that any time you delegate a task, you make sure that it has been done correctly and completely. At times, a task that is delegated will be completed under direct supervision. For example, when teaching a student to insert a foley catheter, you will be with them during the task guiding them through the process. It is not always possible to be present to directly supervise all tasks that you have delegated, even though you are still ultimately accountable. It is critically important to make sure and oversee the progress on the tasks that you have delegated to ensure they are properly
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When delegating a task to another individual, there are five rights of delegation that must be considered. "The five rights of delegation include the right task, the right circumstance, the right person, the right communication and the right supervision" (Wise, 2015). The first right, the right task, takes into consideration whether it is within a person’s scope of practice to perform the task being delegated. A …show more content…
It is important to consider who the best person would be to handle a given situation. This means taking into consideration whether or not a person has the knowledge, skill, and competency to perform the task. Also, it should be considered whether or not the person has performed the task in the past and if not, if they need supervision in performing the task. The RN must consider qualifications, job descriptions, and competency when delegating task to various caregivers. Qualifications are generally determined by state licensure or certification, and the RN may reference hospital policies and procedures, job descriptions, published state practice acts, or unit guidelines if unfamiliar with specific …show more content…
It is very important that any time you delegate a task, you make sure that it has been done correctly and completely. At times, a task that is delegated will be completed under direct supervision. For example, when teaching a student to insert a foley catheter, you will be with them during the task guiding them through the process. It is not always possible to be present to directly supervise all tasks that you have delegated, even though you are still ultimately accountable. It is critically important to make sure and oversee the progress on the tasks that you have delegated to ensure they are properly