Accountability and Delegation
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2019
Abstract
After completion of this chapter, the reader will be able to
• Define delegation.
• Discuss why professional nurses need to learn how to effectively delegate.
• Describe the principles of accountability applicable to effective delegation.
• Describe the four steps of the delegation process.
• Identify and describe the “five Rights of Delegation.
• Describe the correct process to ensure safe effective delegation.
• Identify common pitfalls and challenges that prevent effective delegation.
• Discuss tasks and responsibilities that RNs can and cannot delegate.
• Discuss the differences in accountability and delegation between leaders and managers.
ISBN
9780826125248
Recommended Citation
Goncalves, S. A. (2019). Accountability and delegation. In A. M. Beauvais (Ed.), Leadership and management competence in nursing practice: Competencies, skills, decision-making (pp. 135-155). New York: Springer Publishing Company.
Publication
Leadership and management competence in nursing practice: Competencies, skills, decision-making
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Pages
135-155
