Cultural safety encompasses
SAFETY
self-awareness, cultural
understanding, addressing
power imbalances, fostering
respect and trust, and cultural
adaptability. It goes beyond
cultural competence or
sensitivity, emphasizing systemic
change and active involvement to
empower individuals to feel safe
and respected in their
interactions with professionals
and institutions.
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Guidelines for cultural safety, the Treaty of
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New Zealand.
CULTURAL
Cultural safety is a concept that
originated in the healthcare and
social services fields, primarily
in countries like New Zealand
and Australia, with a focus on
indigenous populations. It has
since gained recognition and
application in various contexts
worldwide, including education
and other service industries.
Cultural safety is an approach
that aims to ensure that
individuals from diverse
cultural backgrounds,
particularly those who belong
to marginalized or indigenous
groups, can access and receive
services while feeling
respected, understood, and
free from discrimination.
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new zealand
New Zealand is culturally diverse,
with Māori and various global
populations. Healthcare workers
need to provide culturally
appropriate, inclusive, and
respectful care, a concept called
cultural safety. This involves
considering patients' needs,
addressing biases, and empowering
cultural identity to achieve health
equity. It places patients and their
communities at the forefront of
assessing care's cultural
appropriateness and safety,
promoting well-being.
promoting it
within new zealand
Cultural safety involves healthcare
providers and recipients, requiring
open dialogue for mutual
understanding and shared care
goals. For instance, in New Zealand,
working with Māori communities,
acknowledging their distinct culture
and history, involving them in
healthcare planning, and revising
biases can promote cultural safety.
This approach empowers
communities to have a leading voice
in improving services for better
equity and outcomes.
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Cultural Safety in
the health &
wellness of maori
& pasifika
01 Principle One fosters health improvements
by acknowledging cultural diversity, including
Māori and Pasifika differences in New
Zealand.
Principle Two promotes cultural safety in
healthcare by emphasizing the importance of
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nursing as a holistic, patient-centered
practice that recognizes power dynamics
and involves patients and their whanau.
Principle Three emphasizes the broad scope
03 of cultural safety, incorporating Treaty of
Waitangi principles, addressing colonization's
effects, and respecting diverse beliefs for
improved healthcare access.
Principle Four stresses nurses understanding
their cultural influences to balance power
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dynamics and ensure equitable care for every
patient.