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Occupational therapists (OTs) play a crucial role as leaders, in ensuring collaboration and fostering working relationships, when delegating tasks to rehabilitation support workers. Although occupational therapists may not directly supervise these workers, they can significantly improve task delegation, by applying a few key principles. Using a structured delegation model is key to enhancing the effectiveness of this process. This is particularly true in situations where the rehabilitation support worker operates independently, either through a community or private agency.
One such delegation model is the 5 Rights of Delegation, developed by the American Nurses Association and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. This comprehensive framework ensures that tasks are delegated appropriately and effectively. This model emphasises five key elements that are crucial for successful task management: