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Assessment of this unit must adhere to the requirements of Skills for Care and Development/Skills for Health assessment strategy
Understand why effective communication is important in the work setting
Identify the different reasons people communicate
Explain how communication affects relationships in the work setting
Be able to meet the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of individuals
Demonstrate how to establish the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of individuals
Describe the factors to consider when promoting effective communication
Demonstrate a range of communication methods and styles to meet individual needs
Demonstrate how to respond to an individual’s reactions when communicating
Be able to overcome barriers to communication
Explain how people from different backgrounds may use and/or interpret communication methods in different ways
Identify barriers to effective communication
Demonstrate ways to overcome barriers to communication
Demonstrate strategies that can be used to clarify misunderstandings
Explain how to access extra support or services to enable individuals to communicate effectively
Be able to apply principles and practices relating to confidentiality
Explain the meaning of the term confidentiality
Demonstrate ways to maintain confidentiality in day to day communication
Describe the potential tension between maintaining an individual’s confidentiality and disclosing concerns