Delegation in Nursing: 3 Essential Questions for Safe Task Assignment
Three questions nurses consider when delegating a task:
1. Is the task appropriate for delegation?
2. Does the licensed, unlicensed person (ULP), or assistive personnel have the competency to perform the task safely?
3. Does the nurse providing and accepting a delegation have the legal authority and organizational policies and procedures support it?
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