[Debate in the USA on nurses' delegation of duties to assistants].
In the today's rapidly changing practice environment, more nurses than ever are facing delegation dilemmas. The main issues of the debate on delegation of task and activities from nurses to less qualified personnel are reported. Nurses can delegate tasks but remain accountable for the final result. The main rules for delegation are discussed and the need for a correct communication and education to delegate is stressed.
Saiani
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Università degli Studi di Verona.
Franceschini
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D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D009728:Nursing Assistants / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009746:Nursing, Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D014481:United States