5 Rights of Delegation
Right Task Right Circumstance Right Person Right Direction & Communication (time specific) Right Supervision and Evaluation
Delegate to APS (VAPER)
Vitals
Ambulation
Position changes/bathing
Eating
Recoding I&O
Delegate to LPNs (RAIT)
Reinforce client teachings from standard care plan
Administering medications
Inserting urinary catheter
Tracheostomy care
RN’s do not delegate (BEAUT)
Blood transfusion
Evaluation
(Initial) Assessments
Unstable clients
(Initial) Teaching