Nursing Home Skills Checklist
for Nurse Delegation
Please employ this Nursing Home Skills Checklist for Nurse Delegation to ensure our nursing staff are adept in delegating tasks appropriately and safely, in line with our standards of care. Each task should be observed by a supervisor or experienced nurse, who will then provide a check mark to certify competence.
| Understanding of the delegation process and legal implications |
| Ability to assess staff competency for delegated tasks |
| Effective communication of task expectations and standards |
| Monitoring and evaluation of delegated task outcomes |
| Providing feedback and education to improve task performance |
| Recognizing and respecting the scope of practice for all staff |
| Ensuring resident safety and well-being during delegation |
| Documentation of delegation details and outcomes |
| Management of emergency situations arising from delegation |
| Use of critical thinking and judgment in delegation decisions |
| Cultivating a positive team environment through delegation |
| Advocating for resident needs and preferences in delegation |
| Encouraging staff development and autonomy through delegation |
| Adherence to infection control standards in delegated tasks |
| Knowledge of resident rights and confidentiality in delegation |
| Utilization of technology and resources to support delegation |
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