Introductions Flashcards
What is the introduction for Essay Question Part A - Cultural safety and Meihana Model?
Under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003, the Nursing Council of NZ governs the practice of nurses by setting and monitoring standards and competencies for registration to ensure the public receive safe and competent care. The effective nursing practice of a person or whanau from another culture, as detailed in the code of health and disability services (2009) is determined by that person or whanau. Therefore nurses must incorporate the principles of Cultural Safety into their nursing practice
What is the introduction for Essay Question Part B - Treaty of Waitangi and the Hui Process?
The Treaty of Waitangi is the nations founding document. The government affirms Māori, as Tangata Whenua and they told a unique place in Aotearoa. District health boards are required to demonstrate a commitment to be responsive to Māori health to ensure positive health outcomes and health gains. As crown agents, nurses must incorporate and demonstrate the principles, Tino rangatiratanga, partnership, protection and participation in their nursing practice.
