Differentiate between delegation and assignment.

Differentiation should include description of delegation and staff-assignment creation, within the guidelines of the scope of practice and facility policy.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is the definition of nursing delegation?
• What does staff assignment mean?
• Who determines a nurse's authority to delegate?
• What factors are taken into consideration when making client assignments to staff?
• What factors would necessitate a change in assignment?
• How would a staff complaint about assignment responsibilities be managed?