Which is an example of a routine ADL that can be delegated to a UCP?

• A. Administering the same insulin dosage to a well-controlled diabetic patient over time.
• B. Administering insulin with frequent dosage changes.
• C. Prescribing a new insulin regimen.
• D. Performing a surgical procedure.

Answer: (A)

Delegation is appropriate when a task is routine, predictable, and guided by a standing plan. Administering the same insulin dosage to a well-controlled diabetic patient over time fits this pattern because the dose isn’t changing and the task follows a pre-set instruction. Under supervision and with proper training, a UCP can perform this without needing ongoing clinical decision-making.

The other scenarios require decisions that go beyond routine care: insulin with frequent dosage changes needs ongoing assessment of blood glucose and adjustments to the regimen; prescribing a new insulin regimen involves medical evaluation and authorization by a licensed clinician; and performing a surgical procedure is a highly specialized intervention that requires surgical credentials.