Explain the concept of accountability in delegation. What are the legal ramifications of accountability in delegation?
Discuss the importance of effective communication in the personal relationship, the therapeutic relationship, and the relationship within the interprofessional health-care team.
August 24, 2019What considerations does the RN take into account when delegating patient care?
August 24, 2019Explain the concept of accountability in delegation. What are the legal ramifications of accountability in delegation?
Explain the concept of accountability in delegation. What are the legal ramifications of accountability in delegation?
Dr. Roberts comes into the nurses’ station demanding, “Where are Mr. Adams’s lab reports? I ordered these stat, and they’re not here! Who’s responsible for this patient?” How would you, as the nurse, respond?
Explain the concept of accountability in delegation. What are the legal ramifications of accountability in delegation?
Dennie and Elias arrive in the unit for the 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. shift. Both nurses completed orientation 4 weeks ago. They find that they will be the only two RNs on the floor that night. There is a census of 48 clients. The remaining staff consists of two NAPs/UAPs and one LPN. What are the responsibilities of the RN, NAP/UAP, and LPN? Can Dennie and Elias effectively delegate client care tasks and care safely for all 48 clients? Use the Delegation Tree to make your decisions.
Discuss the differences between direct delegation and indirect delegation.