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RN’s must delegate numerous tasks, and delegation is a core nursing responsibility. Nurses most frequently delegate tasks to LPN’s (Licensed Practical Nurses) and to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP).
allowed to delegate. UAP: Any unlicensed personnel trained to function in a supportive role, regardless of title, to whom a nursing respon-sibility may be delegated. This includes but is not limited to CNAs, patient care technicians, CMAs, certified medication aides, and home health aides. Literature Review
Delegator: One who delegates a nursing responsibility. A delegator may be APRN, RN, or LPN/VN (where state NPA allows). Assignment: The routine care, activities and procedures that are within the authorized scope of practice of the RN or LPN/VN or part of the routine functions of the AP.
1 lip 2024 · The term “competent individual” refers to UAP. The nurse delegates the performance of a task to UAP thereby transferring the responsibility for the performance of the task. The nurse maintains accountability for the delegation and the overall provision of nursing care. Both the RN and LPN may delegate to UAP.
Identifying the best available evidence on delegation intervention can enhance patient outcomes. This review will identify the best available evidence about the impact of RN-UAP delegation strategies on quality of care, patient satisfaction, and RN staff satisfaction.
A thorough investigation of the literature on delegation reveals several critical factors that influence the effectiveness of nursing delegation, including NPAs and administrative rules, variations in the titles and training of UAP, differences among care settings, care delivery models and staffing, and communication.
Delegation decisions must be based on the fundamental principle of public protection. This article describes effective delegation by presenting the factors affecting delegation, explaining when and what an RN can delegate, and describing the delegation process.
