Advantages of Delegation
Advantages to the nurse
- More time available to complete more tasks
- Inspires teamwork
Advantages to the delegate
- The delegate learns new skills and tasks
- The delegate builds confidence and self-esteem by building trust and support
- Motivation and job satisfaction improves
Advantages to the manager
- Effective use of resources and time
Advantages to the organization
- Teamwork improves and absences decrease
- Productivity and quality care improve
- Promotes job satisfaction
Disadvantages of Delegation
- Miscommunication of the task
- Overwhelming a delegate
- Lack of knowledge or skills
- Nurse may miss something if the delegate does not communicate results
- Mistakes and accountability
