HLTAMB012

What does this mean? Elements, which tell me what I should be able to do if I am competent in this unit of a course; Performance Criteria, which tell me how I can show that I am competent in the individual tasks or activities to the required standards

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements define the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Communicate with patients and/or colleagues	1.1 Establish rapport through open, sensitive, and confident manner 1.2 Obtain information from patient or others with sensitivity and respect for confidentiality as demanded by the situation 1.3 Convey information to patient or carer about care procedures in a manner and at a time consistent with the overall need of the patient and the situation as a whole 1.4 Clarify and respect the role and authority of allied personnel involved in the situation 1.5 Monitor patient’s understanding of information and adjust the mode of communication according to the needs and urgency of the situation
2. Use effective communication techniques	2.1 Introduce self appropriately and ensure communication with patients and colleagues reflects an understanding and respect for individual differences and needs 2.2 Use interviewing and active listening techniques to identify, clarify and confirm situation needs 2.3 Detect any barriers to effective communication and ensure communication is clear and relevant to situation, context, and activities undertaken 2.4 Observe discretion and confidentiality, and treat patients, members of the public and colleagues with respect at all times, especially when using touch and other non-verbal means of communication 2.5 Identify early signs of potentially complex or difficult situations or problems, and respond in a caring, firm, confident and reassuring manner 2.6 Deal with conflict or the potential for conflict in a manner that prevents escalation. 2.7 Seek advice and assistance about communication difficulties with patients and colleagues from a supervisor to maintain effective communication.
3. Convey and receive information using available modes of communication	3.1 Use communication codes and equipment correctly. 3.2 Convey complex information clearly and accurately using job-specific communication systems 3.3 Acknowledge and where required clarify information received using active listening to ensure information is correctly understood
4. Promote a positive public profile	4.1 Complete all documentation for required reports and records accurately and within identified time frames 4.2 Ensure clarity and accuracy of all recorded communications with people involved with health care support outside of health facilities and services 4.3 Ensure standards of personal presentation are appropriate to the organisation

Performance Evidence for HLTAMB012 Communicate in Complex Situations to Support Health Care

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

verbally communicated to patients and developed responses to meet the differing needs for each of the following 5 complex situations:
extrication from a motor vehicle accident
providing emergency care to a person intoxicated of substance misuse
providing emergency care to a person who has a mental health condition
providing emergency care to a person who has been assaulted
providing emergency care to a person stressed due to a life-threatening situation
provided complex information clearly and accurately using a written response on at least 1 occasion.

Knowledge Evidence, HLTAMB012 Communicate in Complex Situations to Support Health Care

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

effective communication techniques appropriate to communication requirements of specific job role, including:
codes and communication terminology
preparing handover reports
communication and interpersonal skills, including:
using interviewing techniques
asking questions
using active listening
asking for clarification and probing
responding to a range of views
showing empathy with patient, carers and/or colleagues
demonstrating awareness of complex communication needs of a person with hearing difficulties or speech impediment
demonstrating awareness of complex communication needs of people with:
communication-related disabilities
mental health conditions
pharmacological and alcohol addiction or misuse
adverse behavioural responses to unfamiliar environments
complex communication needs of a person under stress due to situations to themselves or others such as trauma, death, and life-threatening situations
organisation operating procedures applying to identified situations where complex communication needs may be present
relevant communication codes and systems
referral processes of organisation and counselling services
roles of relevant allied health personnel
relevant guidelines and organisation procedures relevant to the job role

Assessment Conditions for HLTAMB012 Communicate in Complex Situations to Support Health Care

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. Where simulation is used, it must reflect real working conditions by modelling industry operating conditions and contingencies, as well as, using suitable facilities, equipment and resources.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand Standards and industry codes of practice.

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