Cultural Safety in Practice Flashcards
What is epistemology?
Knowing (epistemology) refers to the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope, and the distinction between justified belief and opinion. That is, how do we ‘know’ what we know and how do we assign value to knowledge systems.
What is ontology?
Being (ontology) refers to the science of ‘being’ in general; we are objects and subjects of the knowledge systems we live, work and grow within. What informs who we are as individuals, as members of a community, etc.
What is axiology?
Doing (axiology) is defined as the study of the nature of values and value judgements and how these apply to decision making and behaviour; our epistemologies and ontologies manifest in our axiology (i.e., the way we act).
What is the Ramsden (2003) Model?
Cultural awareness leads to cultural sensitivity which leads to cultural safety
What is the Coffin (2007) model?
Cultural Awareness leads to cultural safety/cultural sensitivity (small actions) leads to cultural security (policies)
What is strengths-based practice?
Utilising a strengths-based approach acknowledges the issues while focusing on empowerment, self-determination, resilience, and community membership to promote positive health outcomes. The focus of strengths-based practice is therefore on working in collaboration, rather than authority, with the individual, family or community to identify possibilities and solutions.
What are some protective factors that are supported via a strengths-based approach?
personal aspirations, personal wellness, positive self-image, self-efficacy, non-familial connectedness, family connectedness, positive opportunities, positive social norms and cultural connectedness
What steps should professional individuals take to ensure culturally respectful practice?
- Acknowledge colonisation and systemic racism, social, cultural, behavioural, and economic factors that impact individual and community health; 2. Acknowledge and address individual racism, their own biases, assumptions, stereotypes and prejudices and provide care that is holistic, and free of bias and racism; 3. Recognise the importance of self-determined decision-making, partnership and collaboration allowing work to be driven by the individual, family and community; 4. Foster a safe working environment through leadership to support the rights and dignity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and colleagues.
What are the 5 cross-cultural capabilities that assist in cross-cultural learning?
Self reflection, cultural understanding, context, communication, collaboration
What is the cultural safety continuum?
Unlearn -> Learn -> Apply -> Reflect -> Embed -> Unlearn
What principles of practice are applied in Dr Sinha’s outreach work?
Indigenous Leadership, Cultural Safety and Equity, Person-centred and Family-oriented, Flexibility and Innovation, Integration and Continuity of Care
What is the RAP?
Reconciliation Action Plan
What is Traditional Knowledge?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge, sometimes called Traditional Knowledge*, refers to the practices, skills, innovations, and know-how of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. That knowledge has been developed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples over tens of thousands of years
What principles should be applied to case studies?
Acknowledge colonisation and systemic racism, social, cultural, behavioural, and economic factors which impact individual and community health
Acknowledge and address individual racism, their own biases, assumptions, stereotypes and prejudices and provide care that is holistic, free of bias and racism
Recognise the importance of self-determined decision-making, partnership and collaboration in healthcare which is driven by the individual, family and community
Foster a safe working environment through leadership to support the rights and dignity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and colleagues
