Essentials of Nursing Leadership and Management, 5th Edition

120 unit 2 | Working Within the Organization

Safe Delegation

In 1990 the NCSBN adopted a definition of delega-
tion, stating that delegation is “transferring to a com-
petent individual the authority to perform a selected
nursing task in a selected situation” (p. 1). In its

publication Issues(1995), the NCSBN again presented

this definition. Likewise, the ANA Code for Nurses

(1985) stated, “The nurse exercises informed judg-

ment and uses individual competence and qualifica-

tions as criteria in seeking consultation, accepting

responsibilities, and delegating nursing activities to

Nurse/Team_____________________________________________DNR 8607/Code 99

Patient Room #______Name_________________Age________________________

Allergies_______________________________________________________________

Diagnosis______________________________________________________________

Diet_________Fluids: PO__________IV__________Ty p e_____________________

Restrictions: BR _______BRP______OOB/Chair______Ambulate with assist______

Activity________________________________________________________________

Assessment____________________________________________________________

Treatments

1.____________________________________________________________________

2.____________________________________________________________________

3.____________________________________________________________________

4.____________________________________________________________________

5.____________________________________________________________________

Monitor

1. Vital signs: Temp_Pulse___AHR__BP__Parameters____


2. Cardiac Monitor: Rhythm_____Rate__


3. Neurologic Status_____


4. CMS:__Traction:__

Figure 9.1Personalized patient worksheet.