(a) It is the responsibility of the licensed nurse to:
- (1) Assess each client prior to delegation of a nursing task; and
- (2) Determine that the unlicensed person has the competence to perform the nursing task in that client’s situation.
- (b) The licensed nurse shall not transfer delegated tasks to other clients under the care of the unlicensed person.
- (c) In delegating personal care, a licensed nurse is not required to assess each client but must periodically assess the competence of the caregiver in those activities.