Delegation
Assigning a task that is within the recipient's scope while remaining accountable for the outcome.
Delegation is assigning a task that falls within the recipient’s scope while remaining accountable for the outcome. Use the five rights of delegation: right task, right circumstance, right person, right direction, and right supervision. The LPN/LVN may be delegated to by the RN and may delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel, but typically not to another LPN/LVN, and never delegates assessment, teaching, or evaluation.
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