Question 3: Key Factors That You Should Take Into Considerstaion When Delegating Work To Other Team Members

Question 1

RCN states..

Answer 1

Staff nurses have a duty of care to delegate. However they must done appropriately for pt benefit

Question 2

NCM 2015 states..

Answer 2

Must be accountable for your decisions to delegate tasks and duties to their people

Question 3

NMC Code 2015

Answer 3

• respect skills of colleagues
• only delegate tasks that are within staff competency ( make sure they fully understand)
• make sure they are supported and safe
• always check outcome

Question 4

In relation to Melissa..

Answer 4

To ensure I have more time to discuss certain things with Melissa and family, I will delegate obs to HCA, all patients have call bell.

But first

1. Can the do obs?
2. Do they understand parameters?
3. Do they know how to record and where?

Question 5

Key factors when delegating

Answer 5

Patients best interest 
Supported 
Safe 
Supervised 
Trained 
Competent

Question 6

Questions to ask self when delegating

Answer 6

Is it necessary?
Do they understand how to do it?
Do they have the skills and ability to perform competently?
Do the accept the responsibility?