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Supervision

Overseeing a delegated task to ensure it is performed safely and correctly.

Supervision is overseeing a delegated task to ensure it is performed safely and correctly. It includes giving clear direction, monitoring performance, and intervening when something is wrong. The PN commonly supervises unlicensed assistive personnel for delegated tasks such as vital signs, bathing, and ambulation, and is responsible for following up on the result.

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