Which phrase represents the five standards in delegation: Right task, Right circumstance, Right person, Right direction/communication, and Right supervision/evaluation?

• A. 5 Rights of Delegation
• B. 4 Steps of the Nursing Process
• C. 3 Core Competencies
• D. 6 Pillars of Practice

Answer: (A)

The standard used to guide safe delegation in healthcare is the Five Rights of Delegation. This framework ensures tasks are appropriate for the person performing them, suitable for the patient’s condition, assigned to someone competent, carried out with clear directions and communication, and supported by ongoing supervision and evaluation. Together, these rights help protect patient safety, define accountability, and promote effective teamwork when supervising staff or residents. The other options point to different frameworks—nursing process steps, core competencies, or pillars of practice—that do not describe the five specific delegation standards.