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Delegating vs. assigning: What you need to know

Registered nurses (RNs) often delegate to other RNs, licensed practical nurses/vocational nurses (LPN/LVNs), and assistive personnel (AP). (In some states or jurisdictions, LPN/LVNs may be allowed to delegate, so “licensed nurses” will be used in this article.) Delegating appropriately protects patients and reduces the risk of legal liability, yet the parameters of delegation often are not fully understood.

Nurse Case Study: Failure to monitor high fall risk ICU patient; failure to educate family on fall prevention

This medical malpractice case study, presented by NSO and CNA, involves a registered nurse working in a critical care setting.

Nurse Case Study: Failure to monitor and inadequate documentation in home health setting

RN working in home health setting fails to monitor and properly document ulcer wounds in post-surgical Alzheimer’s patient.