In the delegation process, the delegator must use nursing
judgment to consider the suitability of the task or activity to be
delegated.
(1) Factors to weigh in
selecting the task or activity include:
(a)
Potential for patient harm.
(b)
complexity of the task.
(c)
Predictability or unpredictability of outcome including the reasonable
potential for a rapid change in the medical status of the patient.
(d) Level of interaction required or
communication available with the patient.
(e) Resources both in equipment and personnel
available in the patient setting.
(2) Factors to weigh in selecting and
delegating to a specific delegatee include:
(a) Normal assignments of the UAP or
CNA.
(b) Validation or verification
of the education and training of the delegatee.
(3) The delegation process shall include
communication to the delegatee which identifies the task or activity, the
expected or desired outcome, the limits of authority, the time frame for the
delegation, the nature of the supervision required, verification of delegatee's
understanding of assignment, verification of monitoring and
supervision.
(4) Initial allocation
of the task or activity to the delegatee, periodic inspection of the
accomplishment of such task or activity, and total nursing care responsibility
remains with the qualified nurse delegating the tasks or assuming
responsibility for supervision.
Notes
Fla. Admin.
Code Ann. R. 64B9-14.002
Rulemaking Authority
464.006 FS. Law Implemented
464.003(18),
(19),
464.018(1)(h)
FS.
New 1-1-96, Formerly
59S-14.002, Amended by
Florida
Register Volume 50, Number 040, February 27, 2024 effective
3/13/2024.
New 1-1-96, Formerly 59S-14.002, Amended
3-13-24.