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Understanding Direction & Delegation

Delegation is the transfer of responsibility for the performance of an activity from one person to another with the former retaining accountability for the process and the outcome.

Direction is the active process of directing, guiding, monitoring and influencing the outcome of an individual's practice.  Direction is provided directly when the registered nurse is actually present, observes, works with and directs the person; direction is provided indirectly when the registered nurse works in the same facility or organisation as the supervised person but does not constantly observe his/her activities.  The registered nurse must be available for reasonable access i.e. must be available at all times on the premises or immediately contactable by telephone (in community settings).

 

Click here	Direction & Delegation
Click here	Guideline : Delegation of care by a RN to a HCA
Click here	Guideline : Responsibilities for direction & delegation of care to EN's
Click here	Direction & Delegation Workbook
Click here	A Guide for NZNO members - Obligations in a pandemic or disaster

For any further queries regarding Delegation and Direction
please contact:-

Dianne Barnhill
Nurse Coordinator Post Graduate Education
Level 3, Support Building, Middlemore Hospital

Email: dianne.barnhill@middlemore.co.nz

Phone : 09 276 0044 Ext 8691
Cell :  021 221 4816 (*3569)

NB Non CMDHB Staff to send Dianne Barnhill completed workbooks for assessing. Certificates will be issued for Professional Development Hours