Suggestions for delegation help nurses with their decision-making choices related to delegation. Which of the following is not necessarily correct regarding guidelines and good suggestions for effective delegation?
a. Avoid removing duties once assigned.
b. Treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself.
c. Consider high risk delegation as a means of educating staff.
d. Verify the delegate's understanding of delegated tasks and that the delegate accepted the responsibility and accountability for the task.
C
A number of tips and suggestions for effective delegation have been identified by the Harvard ManageMentor (2004). Some of the tips and suggestions include: 1) avoiding removing duties once assigned; 2) treating others as you would wish to be treated yourself; 3) avoiding high risk delegation (not considering high risk delegation as a means of educating staff); 4) verifying the delegate's understanding of delegated tasks and that the delegate accepted the responsibility and accountability for the task; and 5) delegating tasks to staff members who want to learn and are concerned about the patient's best interests.
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