When an RN delegates a task, the RN stays accountable for the outcome. You have to oversee the work, monitor performance, give feedback, and evaluate results. Know your state's Nurse Practice Act and always put patient safety first.
The delegating nurse retains the ultimate accountability for the outcome. So even though you are giving someone else the task to do, you as the rn, are still responsible for what happens. The delegating nurse must oversee that delegated task, monitor the delegatee's performance, provide feedback and evaluate the outcome. You've got to know your state nurse practice act. You always prioritize patient safety and remember that even when you delegate, you are still accountable for the outcome.
