Which task may be safely delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel UAP )?
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Snapshot: This article reviews the scope of practice for different types of nurses and nursing assistants, and tasks that may and may not be delegated to different types of personnel. Delegation is a central feature of contemporary nursing practice, and a key component of professional academic nursing knowledge. Show
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RN’s (Registered Nurses)It is within an RN’s scope of practice to:
Tasks that an RN may, therefore, perform include the ability to:
LPN’s (Licensed Practical Nurses)It is within an LPN’s scope of practice to:
Tasks that an LPN may, therefore, perform include the ability to:
With further education and certification only, LPN’s may administer:
It is not within an LPN’s scope of practice to:
UAP’s (Unlicensed Assistive Personnel)It is within a UAP’s scope of practice to:
It is not within a UAP’s scope of practice to:
Which is a task that the nurse can delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel UAP )?In general, simple, routine tasks such as making unoccupied beds, supervising patient ambulation, assisting with hygiene, and feeding meals can be delegated.
Which task is appropriate to assign to an unlicensed assistive personnel UAP?The most appropriate task to delegate to the UAP is ambulation of a patient with a walker. Dressing changes, medication administration, and patient education require the skill and knowledge of a licensed nurse. A nurse is planning which tasks to delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP).
What tasks can a UAP perform?Assisting with personal hygiene: bathing, oral hygiene, nail care, and grooming. Assisting with dressing, repositioning, feeding, and toileting. Some states allow UAP's to administer medications after completing a course or can show they are competent in doing so.
What Cannot be delegated to a UAP?The UAP is responsible for accepting only those delegated acts for which they are competent to perform. Only the implementation of a task/activity may be delegated. Assessment, planning, evaluation, and nursing judgment cannot be delegated.
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