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Slide 3: Right Task

• Definition: The task must be appropriate for delegation to a specific team member, based on their scope of practice and training.
• Example: An RN delegates vital sign measurement to a UAP for a stable patient.
• Concept Map Connection: Refer to your concept map for visual representation.

Slide 4: Right Circumstance

• Definition: The patient’s condition must be stable, and the environment must be conducive to safe delegation.
• Example: An RN delegates ambulation to an LPN for a patient with stable mobility, not for a patient immediately post-surgery.
• Clinical Judgment: Reflect on the Shadow Health scenario and how clinical judgment informed the assessment of patient stability and the decision to delegate.

Slide 5: Right Person

• Definition: The right person must be delegating to the right person. The delegate must have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform the task.
• Example: An RN delegates medication administration (excluding IV) to an LPN who has completed pharmacology training.
• Teaching Plan: Discuss how the teaching plan for new graduate RNs emphasizes the importance of verifying the delegate’s competency.

Slide 6: Right Direction/Communication

• Definition: The RN must provide clear, concise, and complete instructions, including specific tasks, expected outcomes, and reporting requirements.
• Example: An RN gives a UAP verbal and written instructions for monitoring intake and output, including specific parameters and reporting guidelines.
• Clinical Judgment: Describe how effective communication is essential for conveying critical information and ensuring patient safety.

Slide 7: Right Supervision/Evaluation

• Definition: The RN must monitor the delegate’s performance, provide feedback, and evaluate the patient’s outcomes.
• Example: An RN checks the UAP’s documentation of vital signs, provides feedback, and assesses the patient’s response.
• Teaching Plan: Explain how the teaching plan addresses the RN’s responsibility for ongoing supervision and evaluation.

Slide 8: Tasks That Cannot Be Delegated (RN Only)

• List and Define:
  • Initial patient assessments.
  • Planning patient care.
  • Evaluation of patient outcomes.
  • Administration of IV medications.
  • Unstable patient assessments.
  • Teaching new procedures.
• Rationale: These tasks require advanced clinical judgment, critical thinking, and specialized knowledge that only an RN possesses.

Slide 9: Delegation to UAP (Stable Client)

• List and Define:
  • Vital sign measurement (stable patients).
  • Bathing and hygiene.
  • Feeding (stable patients).
  • Ambulation (stable patients).
  • Positioning and turning.
  • Intake and output monitoring.
• Rationale: These tasks are routine and do not require advanced clinical judgment.

Slide 10: Delegation to LPN (Stable Client)

• List and Define:
  • Medication administration (excluding IV).
  • Wound care (stable wounds).
  • Catheter insertion and care.
  • Tracheostomy care (stable patients).
  • Monitoring patient responses to treatments.
  • Reinforcing patient education.
• Rationale: LPNs have a broader scope of practice than UAPs but still require supervision and clear direction.

Slide 11: Barriers to Delegation: Underdelegation

• Definition: The RN fails to delegate tasks that could be safely delegated.
• Example: An RN performs all patient care tasks, even routine ones, leading to burnout and reduced efficiency.
• Impact: Increased workload for the RN, decreased efficiency, and potential for errors due to fatigue.

Slide 12: Barriers to Delegation: Overdelegation

• Definition: The RN delegates tasks that are beyond the delegate’s scope of practice or competency.
• Example: An RN delegates complex wound care to a UAP who lacks the necessary training.
• Impact: Increased risk of patient harm, legal liability, and decreased team morale.

Slide 13: Barriers to Delegation: Improper Delegation

• Definition: The RN delegates tasks without providing clear direction, supervision, or evaluation.
• Example: An RN tells a UAP to “check on the patient” without providing specific instructions.
• Impact: Confusion, errors, and poor patient outcomes.

Slide 14: Conclusion

• Summarize the importance of the “5 Rights of Delegation.”
• Emphasize the RN’s responsibility for safe and effective delegation.
• Reinforce the need for ongoing education and training on delegation principles.
• Q&A.

Shadow Health and Clinical Judgment Connection

In the Shadow Health scenario, reflect on how you:

• Assessed the patient’s stability to determine appropriate delegation.
• Communicated clearly with the delegate (if applicable).
• Evaluated the patient’s response to interventions.
• Used clinical judgment to prioritize tasks and make safe delegation decisions.

Teaching Plan for New Graduate RNs

• Integrate the “5 Rights of Delegation” into orientation and ongoing training.
• Provide case studies and simulations to practice delegation skills.
• Emphasize the legal and ethical implications of delegation.
• Foster a culture of open communication and collaboration.

This PowerPoint presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the “5 Rights of Delegation” and its practical application in nursing practice. Remember to incorporate visual aids, such as images and diagrams, to enhance engagement and understanding.