CHCCOM005: Analyzing Communication in Health Services - Case Studies

This assignment consists of a series of case studies designed to assess communication skills in health or community service settings. The case studies cover scenarios involving diverse individuals with various communication challenges, such as hearing impairment, domestic violence, intellectual disability, and workplace stress. Students are required to identify communication barriers, propose effective communication strategies, and demonstrate an understanding of ethical considerations in client care. The assessment evaluates the student's ability to communicate effectively, collaborate with colleagues, address constraints to communication, report problems, and contribute to continuous improvement. Desklib provides access to this assignment and other solved examples for students.

1. Unit Assessment Pack (UAP) – Cover Sheet
Student and Trainer/Assessor Details
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Unit code CHCCOM005
Unit name Communicate and work in health or community services
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form of malpractice;
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permission to:
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Date: ____/_____/______________
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Assessment Task 2 – Unit Skill Test (UST) -Case Studies
Assessment type
 Case Studies
Assessment task description
 This is the second unit assessment task you have to successfully complete to be deemed
competent in this unit of competency.
 Student is required to read five (5) case studies and answer the questions related to case
studies.
 You will receive your feedback within two weeks - you will be notified by your Assessor
when results are available.
Applicable conditions
• This assessment is untimed. Student must finish assessment task in his own time.
• Assessment is conducted as open book tests (this means that you can refer to your textbook
or other learner resources during the test).
• Electronic devices are allowed during this test.
• Outside materials are allowed.
• You must complete the task with your trainer and other classmates.
• You will be assessed independently on this assessment task.
• No marks or grades are allocated for this assessment task. The outcome of the task will be
Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory.
• As you complete this assessment task you are predominately demonstrating your practical
skills, techniques and knowledge to your assessor.
• Assessor may ask you relevant questions during this assessment task.
Resubmissions and reattempts
• Where a student’s answers are deemed not satisfactory after the first attempt a
resubmission attempt will be allowed.
• You must speak to your Assessor if you have any difficulty in completing this task and require
reasonable adjustments (e.g. can be given as an oral assessment)
Location
• This assessment task may be completed in a classroom, learning management system (i.e.
Moodle), workplace, or independent learning environment.
• Your assessor will provide you further information regarding the location of completing this
assessment task.
How your assessor will assess your work?
 This assessment task requires the student to attempt five (5) case studies followed by
written questions
 Answers must demonstrate the student’s understanding and skills of the unit.

Purpose of the assessment task:
This assessment task is designed to evaluate following skills and abilities to:
 Communicate effectively with people
 Collaborate with colleagues
 Address constraints to communication
 Report problems to supervisor
 Complete workplace correspondence and documentation
 Contribute to continuous improvement
Instructions to Student
 Read the case study and answer the written questions.
 Attempt all the written questions followed by case studies.
 Answer must be provided in the space provided

Assessment task 2:
Case study 1: Lorraine
Lorraine is a 70 years old female belongs to the indigenous group of people of Australia. She used to
live in a remote community. She has a hearing impairment. Your supervisor explains that Lorraine's
previous caseworker was unable to engage her in the daily living activities. Your supervisor asks how
you might adapt your interview techniques to build a better relationship with Lorraine. Other
residents have complained that Lorraine is rude and often ignores them, and never looks them in the
face. They also say, she is dirty and they do not want to associate with her. You have checked all the
documentation related to Lorraine’s care and collaborated with her previous care worker to
understand what are the communication barriers and how you can overcome those.
Read the case studies below and answer the question that follows.
1. Write two (2) communication barriers exist in the given scenario.
Student response:
Communication barrier which arises on the given scenario are,
Physical barriers : Lorraine is having impairment in her listening ability due to which she is unable to
understand what is being said to her.
Psychological barriers :Due to have the age of 75 her behaviour is psychologically effected.
Assessor Feedback: Outcome:

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2. Do you think Lorraine was rude to other residents? Yes/No
Provide your answer in 50 words.
Student response:
Lorraine was not rude to anyone, but she was unable to understand what other was saying as she had
impairments in listening. Due to which other would have found her frustrating and rude.
Assessor Feedback: Outcome:
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3.List any three (3) strategies you would implement in terms of maintaining eye contact to facilitate
communication?
Student response:

For the establishment and maintaining of the eye contact it is important to follow the following strategies,
 Establishment of eye contact in the beginning of the conversation is considered to be effective.
 Utilisation of the 50/70 rule, which suggests that 50% eye contact must be maintained while
speaking and 70% eye contact must be maintained while listening.
 For switching from looking into the eyes to not looking into the eyes, this should be done slowing.
Assessor Feedback: Outcome:
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4. Why is it necessary to read the documentation and speak with previous care-worker related to the
client, Lorraine? Write your response in 20-30 words.
Student response:
Referring with the previous care worker of Lorraine is important to understand the state of the client and
also understanding the issues she is facing. It helps in demonstrating the behavioural issues of the client.
Assessor Feedback: Outcome:
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5.Mention any five (5) strategies to overcome the language barrier?
Student response:
Strategies for overcoming the language barrier are,
 Utilisation of easy language which is understandable by both the parties.
 Being respectful towards the individual is and their opinions.
 Utilisation of essential methods of communication.
 Repeating what has been said for making sure the person has understood.
 When there is greater difficulty in understanding of language a translation services must be used.
Assessor Feedback: Outcome:
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Case study 2: Lora
Lora is a victim of domestic violence. She is 55 years old - Irish woman lives in her three-bedroom old
house. She has disseminated multiple sclerosis - a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss
of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibres.
You are working as a carer from Rosedale home care team. You are visiting Lora at her home for
initial assessment to provide services under HACC program.
While you were explaining her rights, you noticed, multiple disruptions. As her house is near a
construction site, loud noise was coming at regular intervals from extensive refurbishment and
modification of a nearby old building. Lora confided in to you that she does not feel safe near her
husband.
Her husband also interrupted you at few occasions and pushed you to complete your assessments as
soon as possible and leave their house. Their front wall was broken and people walking past can
look in, and each time there is a noise or other outside distraction the client loses concentration.
1. What are the three (3) external barriers mentioned in the above scenario?

Student response:
External barriers mentioned in the above scenario are,
Noise : The noise which is made by the construction going on nearby.
Surrounding people : Husband of Lora who is constantly trying to end the meeting.
Environment : The hole in the wall is causing the outsiders to listen to what is being said.
Assessor Feedback: Outcome:
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2. What are five (5) strategies you may use for building good rapport with Lora?
Student response:
For developing a good rapport with Lora the following strategies needs to be used.
 Using the basics communication essentials.
 Sharing self experience so that she also shares her experiences with you.
 Empathising on her situation.
 Finding common ground helps in empathising.
 Showing her that you understand her issues.
Assessor Feedback: Outcome:

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3.Do you think Lora is conveying message about her safety in the house? Yes/No
Student response:
No, Lora is not conveying message about her safety and the issues identified in the case scenario.
Assessor Feedback: Outcome:
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4. Who would you notified about Lora’s safety issues in your team?
Student response:

The department of public safety and security (DPSS) is needed to be notified for the safety of Lora.
Assessor Feedback: Outcome:
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5.Mention any three (3) effective listening strategies that can be implemented in the given scenario?
Student response:
Three effective listening strategies which can be implemented in the given scenario,
 Its very important to be attentive while listening to Lora.
 Listening to Lora and picturing the scenario explained can be very helpful.
 While listening it is very effective if the person speaking is not interrupted.
Assessor Feedback: Outcome:
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Case study 3: Mohammad
Mohammad is a 65 years old man with a mild intellectual disability who receives care under HACC
program. Mohammad’s carer has gone on maternity leave and her newly assigned care-worker is
finding difficult to communicate with him. The carer jumps quickly from topic to topic, using
academic expressions and service jargon. Mohammad becomes upset and has trouble expressing his
thoughts to the new carer. The worker then tells him to take his time, she is here to help. She keeps
looking at the clock and checking her diary. Mohammad feels that he must be stupid and slow, and
his self-esteem plummets.
1. Mention any two (2) internal barriers based upon the above scenario.
Student response:
Internal barriers of communication are,
Thinking : In this scenario Mohammad is having negative thoughts as he thinks that he is stupid and slow.
This is causing an internal barrier of communication between Mohammad and others.
Attitude : The attitude of the care take of Mohammad is internal behaviours as her focus in on getting over
with her duty rather than helping him.
Assessor Feedback: Outcome:
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2. List the three (3) strategies to overcome internal barriers during the conversation?
Student response:

For overcoming the internal barriers of conversation following strategies needs to be followed,
 Choosing the proper time for communicating with a person can overcome internal barriers.
 Utilisation of clear language which the person understands.
 Showing respect to the persons desires.
 Making sure that the person has understood what has been said.
Assessor Feedback: Outcome:
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Case study 4: Norma
Norma is carer who works for Rosedale home care team. Rosedale home care team always follow
the standard policies and procedures related to client care. Norma has been working in the job from
15 years. She is always being very positive and well-respected team member. Norma is well known
for her quality work and being passionate about her client care.
Recently you have received complaint from the clients that Norma is being late for her work. She is
always rushing in the client care. She is always stressed and looking on her phone. She is neglecting
her client care. One of colleague reported that Norma is ignoring her duty of care towards the
clients. Norma is not interested in engaging in any conversation with the clients.
1. Mention any four (4) potential barriers effecting Norma’s behaviour in the given scenario.
Student response: