Five factors to consider when _____ are: potential for harm, complexity of the task, amount of problem solving and innovation required, predictability of outcome, and level of patient interaction
a. supervising c. directing
b. delegating d. staffing
B
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN [2004]) reminds us that the potential for consequences and likely effects must be considered when delegating patient care. The five factors noted above should be contemplated before delegating care. While supervision also takes into account these important factors, they are not prerequisites before supervision can take place.
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