The nurse managers in a community hospital have been charged with reviewing job descriptions of unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs)and have questions about the delegation of certain patient care activities to UAPs by nurses.To which group,organization,or individual would committee members direct their questions to obtain definitive answers about the parameters of nurse delegation to UAPs?

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The state board of nursing is the regulatory body that sets the standards for nursing practice within the state. They are the authority on delegation of tasks to UAPs and can provide nurses with definitive answers on what tasks can be delegated and under what circumstances. The American Nurses Association provides guidelines and recommendations, but the state board of nursing has the legal authority to determine the scope of nursing practice within the state. The hospital's Chief Nursing Officer may be able to provide guidance, but ultimately, compliance with state regulations is necessary. The hospital's CEO is not the appropriate authority on nursing practice and delegation.

The Nurse Managers in a Community Hospital Have Been Charged