About this course
This course equips Maryland assisted living RNs, facility managers, and unlicensed staff with the knowledge and skills to conduct comprehensive resident assessments, delegate nursing tasks safely and legally, and maintain compliance with state regulations. Learners will explore the legal framework, principles of delegation, assessment processes, documentation standards, and best practices for communication and resident-centered care.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe legal and regulatory requirements for delegating RNs in Maryland assisted living
- Define delegation in nursing and explain RN accountability
- Identify responsibilities of the delegating RN in assessment, care planning, and supervision
- Outline steps and components of a comprehensive nursing assessment
- Recognize triggers and timelines for required resident reassessments
- Distinguish between tasks that can and cannot be delegated to unlicensed staff
- Apply best practices for communication, documentation, and collaboration