054-3 Wyo. Code R. §§ 3-10 - Responsibilities of Delegation and Assignment

The employer, individual licensed nurse, and Delegatee each shall have specific responsibilities within the delegation assignment process.

(a) Employer Responsibilities. The Employer shall:

(i) Identify a nurse leader responsible for oversight of delegated responsibilities for the facility;

(ii) Develop policies for delegation; and

(iii) Assess, monitor, and verify competency of staff.

(b) Licensed Nurse Responsibilities. The licensed nurse shall:

(i) Direct care and determine appropriate assignment and delegation in client care;

(ii) Assign or delegate to another, those nursing skills the individual has the education, legal authority, and demonstrated competency to perform safely including:

(A) The APRN or RN may assign or delegate nursing care to the RN, LPN, or UAP; and

(B) The LPN may assign or delegate nursing care to the LPN or UAP;

(iii) Provide direction, guidance, and evaluation for assignment or delegation;

(iv) Be readily available in person, by telecommunication, text or other alternative method of communication; and

(v) Maintain accountability for any assigned or delegated nursing measures.

(c) Delegatee Responsibilities. The Delegatee shall:

(i) Accept only assignments and delegated responsibilities for which they have adequate training, skills, and education;

(ii) Maintain competency for the assigned or delegated responsibility;

(iii) Communicate questions and concerns to the licensed nurse creating the assignment or delegation; and

(iv) Be accountable for carrying out the delegated or assigned responsibility or contact the assigning/delegating nurse.

Notes

054-3 Wyo. Code R. §§ 3-10

Adopted, Eff. 9/7/2017.