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CBme · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A health care organization has provided intensive education to staff regarding benefits and correct methods of delegation.

Why has the organization spent the time and money to sponsor these sessions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Good delegation helps to reduce overtime.
2. Absences decrease when delegation is used correctly.
3. Delegation is required by state boards of nursing.
4. Patient satisfaction scores increase when care is efficient and effective.
5. Good delegation increases productivity.

Question 2

The assistant medical surgical nursing manager is acting as manager while off on medical leave. The assistant manager notices the education budget for the month is over budget. The assistant manager will complete a (an):

1. Expenditure report for the month.
2. Variance report for the months budget.
3. Non-revenue producing report to the manager.
4. Expense line budget.

tdewitt · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,2,4,5
Rationale 1: When delegation is appropriate, work gets done in a timely manner and overtime decreases.
Rationale 2: Delegation helps get work done efficiently and effectively. Absences tend to decrease in this environment.
Rationale 3: Delegation is permitted by state boards of nursing, but it is not required.
Rationale 4: Delegation results in care that is efficient and effective. Efficient and effective care results in increased patient satisfaction.
Rationale 5: Delegation results in each part of the team working at their designated skill level. Nurses are not doing tasks that could be done by assistants. This results in increased productivity.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. An expenditure report for the month is not necessary. The assistant manager has an expense
report, which shows line items that were spent. A variance report provides a rationale for
over-expenses for the month that could be due to an unexpected expense. Non-revenue and
expense lines have nothing to do with determining why the unit is over budget.