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.
054-3 Wyo. Code R. § 3-10