Twenty-two patients are hospitalized on a locked psychiatric unit. Four of the patients are on suicide precautions. Two RNs and two NAP are assigned to the unit for the shift. The charge nurse calls...

Twenty-two patients are hospitalized on a locked psychiatric unit. Four

of the patients are on suicide precautions. Two RNs and two NAP are

assigned to the unit for the shift. The charge nurse calls the nursing

supervisor and verbalizes the staff’s concerns regarding inadequate

staffi ng. What organizational accountability for delegation is referred

to in this scenario?

A. Provide adequate staffi ng with an appropriate staff mix

B. Provide administrative support for supervisors and staff who

delegate

C. Provide documentation of routine maintenance for all patient care

equipment

D. Develop physical, mental, and verbal “No Abuse” polices to be

followed by all professional and non-professional health care staff