title: Delegating to a transcultural team.
abstract: Six cultural phenomena must be considered when delegating to staff with a culturally diverse background. Communication, space, social organization, time, environmental control and biological variations encourage an understanding of unique cultural values, beliefs and practices.
authors.forename: V L
authors.initials: VL
authors.lastname: Poole
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Davidhizar
authors.forename: J N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Giger
mesh_terms: D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D006801:Humans; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*