Which statement lists the Five Rights of Delegation?

Which statement lists the Five Rights of Delegation?

• A. Right task, right circumstance, right person, right direction/communication, right supervision/evaluation
• B. Right time, right place, right equipment, right resources
• C. Right task, right equipment, right person, right supervision
• D. Right task, right circumstance, right person, right direction/communication, right supervision/evaluation

Answer: (D)

Safe delegation centers on applying the Five Rights of Delegation: Right task, Right circumstance, Right person, Right direction/communication, Right supervision/evaluation. This combination ensures the task chosen is appropriate for the delegate, performed under the right conditions, by someone qualified, with clear instructions and expectations, and with ongoing oversight to confirm correct completion and address any problems. The right task means it fits the delegate’s scope and training. The right circumstance covers patient stability and setting. The right person ensures the person is capable and authorized to do the task. The right direction/communication provides specific instructions and expected outcomes. The right supervision/evaluation guarantees follow-up to check results and provide feedback. Other options introduce items like timing, location, equipment, or resources, which are not part of the established five rights and may omit the essential elements of instruction and oversight needed for safe delegation.

Safe delegation centers on applying the Five Rights of Delegation: Right task, Right circumstance, Right person, Right direction/communication, Right supervision/evaluation. This combination ensures the task chosen is appropriate for the delegate, performed under the right conditions, by someone qualified, with clear instructions and expectations, and with ongoing oversight to confirm correct completion and address any problems. The right task means it fits the delegate’s scope and training. The right circumstance covers patient stability and setting. The right person ensures the person is capable and authorized to do the task. The right direction/communication provides specific instructions and expected outcomes. The right supervision/evaluation guarantees follow-up to check results and provide feedback.

Other options introduce items like timing, location, equipment, or resources, which are not part of the established five rights and may omit the essential elements of instruction and oversight needed for safe delegation.