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Monitor performance and provide feedback. Monitoring performance provides a mecha- nism for feedback and control that ensures that the delegated tasks are carried out as agreed. Give careful thought to monitoring efforts when objectives are established. When defining the task and expectations, clearly establish the where, when, and how. Remain accessible. Support builds confidence and […]

Reach agreement. Once you have outlined your expectations, you must be sure that the delegate agrees to accept responsibility and authority for the task. You need to be prepared to equip the delegate to complete the task successfully. This might mean providing ad- ditional information or resources or informing others about the arrangement as needed

Determine the task. The next step in delegation is to clearly define your expectations for the delegate. Also plan when to meet. Attempting to delegate in the middle of a crisis is not del- egation; that is directing. Provide for enough time to describe the task and your expectations and to entertain questions. Also, meet

Decide on delegate. Match the task to the individual. Analyze individuals’ skill levels and abilities to evaluate their capability to perform the various tasks; also determine charac- teristics that might prevent them from accepting responsibility for the task. Conversely experience and individual characteristics, such as initiative, intelligence, and enthusiasm, can expand the individual’s capabilities. A

But how do you know what should not be delegated? Before a task is delegated, determine what areas of authority and what resources you con- trol to achieve the expected results. A unit manager who is responsible for maintaining ade- quate supplies needs budget authority. The authority to spend money on supplies, however, may be

Decision tree for delegation to nursing assistive personnel Source: Adapted from National Council of State Boards of Nursing. (2006). Joint statement on delegation. Retrieved December 2007 from www.ncsbn.org/Joint_ statement.pdf ● The right direction and communication requires the delegator to give clear, concise description of the task as well as describe the objectives, the limits, and

The Five Rights of Delegation ● Right task ● Right circumstances ● Right person ● Right direction and communication ● Right supervision National Council of State Boards of Nursing. (2007). The five rights of delegation. Retrieved June 28, 2011 at https://www.ncsbn.org/Joint_statement.pdf   www.ncsbn.org/Joint_statement.pdf   134 PART 2 • LEARNING KEY SKILLS IN NURSING MANAGEMENT Is

The NCSBN identified the five rights of delegation shown in Table 10-1. The NCSBN identified the five rights of delegation shown in Table 10-1. In addition, each state board of nursing has its own rules regarding delegation. ● The right task specifies what can be safely delegated to a specific patient. These are com- monly

The delegate also benefits from delegation Benefits to the Delegate The delegate also benefits from delegation. The delegate gains new skills and abilities that can facilitate upward mobility. In addition, delegation can bring trust and support, and thereby build self-esteem and confidence. Subsequently, job satisfaction and motivation are enhanced as in- dividuals feel stimulated by

  Benefits of Delegation Benefits to the Nurse Nurses also benefit from delegation. If the nurse is able to delegate some tasks to UAPs, more time can be devoted to those tasks that cannot be delegated, especially complex patient care. Thus, patient care is enhanced, the nurse’s job satisfaction increases, and retention is improved. Nancy,