Title: Explain delegation as it relates to the nurse.
Course: Nurse Aide (14051) > Section: Unit I: The Nurse Aide in Long-Term Care

Explanation should refer to Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing (18VAC90-20-420 to 460).

Explanation should include criteria for when the RN may delegate tasks to a nurse aide:

- Nurse aide can properly and safely perform task.
- Resident health, safety, and welfare will not be jeopardized.
- RN retains responsibility and accountability for care of resident and supervises the nurse aide.
- Delegated task is communicated to the nurse aide on a resident-specific basis.
- Clear, specific instructions for performance, potential complications, and expected results are given to the nurse aide.
- Nurse aide is clearly identified with a name tag.
- Nurse aide may not reassign a task that has been delegated to her/him.