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DELEGATION AS A MANAGEMENT FUNCTION

Introduction

Definitions

5 Rights to delegation (NCSBN)

NCSBN in US presents 5 rights to delegation from the perspectives of both nursing service administrator and staff nurse.

  1. Right task

  2. Right circumstance

  3. Right person

  4. Right direction/communication

  5. Right supervision/evaluation

Delegation Process

  1. Define the task

  2. Decide on the delegate

  3. Determine the task

  4. Reach an agreement

  5. Monitor performance  and

  6. provide feedback

Strategies for effective delegating

Successful delegation results in

Common delegation errors

Barriers to delegation

Delegating to a transcultural work team

Factors which may affect delegation when dealing with sub-ordinates from different cultural background include

Conclusion

References

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  7. Anthony, Mary K., Theresa; Hertz, Judith .Factors Influencing Outcomes After Delegation to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel. JONA.  30(10):474-481, October 2000.

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