NCSBN, ANA issue updated guidelines for nursing delegation

In response to the evolving roles and responsibilities of licensed nurses and assistive personnel, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) and the American Nurses Association (ANA) have jointly issued updated delegation guidelines, which are applicable to nurses at all licensure levels. According to Maryann Alexander, PhD, RN, chief nursing regulation officer at NCSBN, the guidelines aim to provide “greater clarity surrounding delegation and help reduce confusion about responsibility and accountability,” especially where state practice acts are silent on the matter. (NCSBN news release, 6/6/19)