Five Rights of Delegation
Right Task
- What is safe to delegate?
Right Circumstances
- The needs of the patient are known
- There are resources available
- Appropriate setting
Right Person
- The skills of the individual performing the skill are appropriate
Right Direction & Communication
- Clear concise directions
- Report given back to the nurse
Right Supervision
- Monitor the delegate
- Evaluate performance
- The delegator remains responsible for the patient's care regardless of who performs it
