Mastering the Skill and Art of Delegation: A Critical Step on the Pathway to Nursing Excellence is organized by HomeCEU. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 1 Contact Hours.
Course Description:
Facing a shortage of epic proportions, the nursing community needs to plan how we can continue to accomplish nursing care while assuring the public access to safe, competent nursing care. Many nurses today do not feel comfortable with delegation. Therefore, nurses often find themselves in a "I'll just do it myself" mentality that does not serve our patients in the most efficient manner.
Delegation is a process that, when used appropriately can result in safe and effective nursing care, while increasing patient satisfaction. Delegation is a skill that must be practiced to become proficient. This course will teach nurses practical skills and principles behind effective delegation.
Course Goals:
This course is intended to instruct the professional on nursing practical skills and principles behind effective delegation.
Course Objectives:
• Define delegation as it related to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)/Unlicensed Nursing Personnel (UNP)
• Identify the five rights of delegation
• Recognize strategies that can be used to effectively delegate