With delegation, responsibility and accountability remain with the:
a. Physician.
b. Professional who delegates.
c. Individual who receives the delegation.
d. Individual who previously performed the task.
B
Even though the delegatee (the one who receives the delegation) receives direction from the pro-fessional who delegates a task and must have the authority to complete it, the delegator retains accountability for the overall outcome and completion of the activity. The delegatee has respon-sibility (obligation to engage in the task) and authority for the task.
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