1. Delegator and Decision Maker
Chapter 16
Delegator and Decision Maker

2. Delegation Nursing delegation Transfer of authority to perform a task
To someone who has shown competency in a particular area
Delineate specific responsibilities

3. Wise Delegation Results in an organization that
Accomplishes objectives efficiently
Uses time effectively
Has greatest degree of job satisfaction

4. Authority versus Competency
Official power vested in a position
Designates employees the right to perform certain tasks

5. Authority versus Competency
Application of knowledge
Interpersonal, decision-making, and psychomotor skills expected for the job
Performed within context of public health, safety, and welfare

6. Issue What can be delegated and what can not?
Review the Nurse Practice Act

7. Five Rights of Delegation
Right task
Under the right circumstance
Using the right person
With the right direction and communication
The right supervision

8. Key Points to Delegation
Stress results, not details
Provide ongoing education for delegate
Assist delegate with active problem solving techniques
Ensure your plan has clear and measurable goals

9. Key Points to Delegation
Develop reporting systems
Give clear and realistic deadlines
Encourage accountability for results
Understand talents and personalities of your employees

10. Barriers to Effective Delegation
Over-delegation
Under-delegation
Uncertainty
Personal disorganization
Feelings of loss of control
Super-nurse desires

11. Liability and Delegation
I will loose my license if…
Liability situations
Dumping situations

12. Effective Delegation Communication