TX HHS Form 8588. Nursing Supervision For Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)

The TX HHS Form 8588, "Nursing Supervision For Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)", is a crucial tool for ensuring the proper delegation of nursing tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel. This form helps solve the problem of ensuring that UAP are competent in performing delegated tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). The form should be used whenever an RN needs to document their supervision and assessment of a UAP's ability to perform specific nursing tasks.

The form requires the RN to provide information on the individual being supervised, including their name and date. The RN must also describe any changes since the last visit, as well as the delegated tasks that were observed and the level of competency demonstrated by the UAP. Additionally, the form includes spaces for the RN to document any additional training or reinforcement provided to the UAP.

The TX HHS Form 8588 is an essential tool for ensuring continued competency among unlicensed assistive personnel in Texas. By using this form, RNs can ensure that their UAP are properly trained and competent in performing delegated tasks, which helps to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction with care.