Asked by Hanan El Kabat on May 14, 2024
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Which statement accurately describes delegation?
A) Transferring authority to another person to perform a task in a selected situation
B) Collaborating with other caregivers to make decisions and plan care
C) Scheduling treatments and activities with other departments
D) Performing a planned intervention from a critical pathway
Delegation
The assignment of authority to another person to carry out specific activities, often used in the context of management and leadership.
Authority
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
Collaborating
Working jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor to achieve a common goal or produce a combined effect that would not be possible individually.
- Understand the responsibilities that can be safely transferred to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) and grasp the effects of this delegation.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the responsibilities that can be safely transferred to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) and grasp the effects of this delegation.
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