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Delegation of Client Care

OBJECTIVES OUTLINE
After reading this chapter, the student should be able to: Introduction to Delegation
■ Define the term delegation. Definition of Delegation
■ Define the term unlicensed assistive personnel. Supervision
■ Understand the legal implications of making assignments to The Nursing Process and Delegation
other health-care personnel. Coordinating Assignments
■ Recognize barriers to successful delegation.
The Need for Delegation
■ Make appropriate assignments to team members.
Safe Delegation
■ Explain the various nursing care delivery models.
Criteria for Delegation
Task-Related Concerns
Abilities
Priorities
Efficiency
Appropriateness
Relationship-Oriented Concerns
Fairness
Learning Opportunities
Health
Compatibility
Staff Preferences
Barriers to Delegation
Experience Issues
Licensure Issues
Legal Issues and Delegation
Quality-of-Care Issues
Assigning Work to Others
Models of Care Delivery
Functional Nursing
Team Nursing
Total Client Care
Primary Nursing
Conclusion

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