*CH:6 Delegation and supervision

Question 1

Delegation

Answer 1

process of transferring a task to another member of health care team while retaining accountability for the outcome

Question 2

Supervision

Answer 2

the process of directing, monitoring and evaluating the performance of task by another team member

Question 3

Delegation Factors

Answer 3

nurses can only delegate tasks appropriate for the skill and education level of the individual

Question 4

delegation 5 rights to decide

Answer 4

• right task
• circumstances
• person
• right communication
• supervision and evaluation