Safety & LegalPregunta 81 de 100
Delegation of medication administration to an aide is appropriate only when:
a.The aide feels confident, regardless of training
b.Any staff member says it is fine
c.The task is within the aide's training and scope and is properly authorized/supervised
d.The resident is asleep
Explicación
Delegation must match the aide's training and legal scope with appropriate nursing supervision and authorization. If a task exceeds the aide's scope, the aide should decline and refer it to the nurse.
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