Which of the following is NOT a requirement for accepting delegation?

• A. Community support from the patient’s family.
• B. Knowledge, skill, and judgment.
• C. The relationship with the delegator.
• D. Safeguards and resources in place.

Answer: (A)

Delegation works best when the person accepting the task can perform it safely and competently, with clear accountability and support. The element that is not required is community support from the patient’s family; family involvement is not a formal condition for accepting delegation.

What is required: the person accepting the task must have knowledge, skill, and judgment to carry it out correctly and recognize when to seek help. There must be a professional relationship with the delegator, built on trust, clear communication, and appropriate supervision. And there must be safeguards and resources in place—policies, protocols, supervision, and access to necessary tools and support—to ensure safe performance and handling of any issues that arise.