Delegation to unlicensed staff is most common in which settings (select all that apply)?
a. Operating room
b. Emergency department
c. Critical care unit
d. Long-term care (LTC)
e. Assisted living
D, E
Delegation to unlicensed staff is common in LTC and assisted living settings. Thus delegation is a major strategy for care delivery. UAP can be certified nursing assistants, personal care workers, or other types of unlicensed personnel.
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