BNWH600 VERIFIED STUDY GUIDE
Part A Introduction
Under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003, the Nursing Council of
New Zealand 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 whānau from another culture, as detailed in the
Code of Health and Disability Services Consumer Rights (2009) is determined by that
person or family. Nurses, therefore, must incorporate the principles of Cultural Safety
into their nursing practice.
Cultural safety principle one indicator 1.1
I applied indicator 1.1, with an emphasis on health gains and positive health outcomes.
What component of the Meihana Model does indicator 1.1 link to?
This indicator relates to the patient and whanau components of the Meihana Model. The
patient identifies as Maori and whanau are support networks .
Provide an example from the provided scenario for principle one of cultural safety
When working with Rick, I would consider the patient component by recognising his
beliefs, values, and experiences, including his connection to his marae. I would also
include the whānau component by involving his biological younger brother and niece in
discussions if Rick agreed, and acknowledging the important role they play in his
support network. This approach demonstrates respect for his cultural identity and
supports health gains and positive health outcomes.
Cultural safety principle two indicator 2.2
In my role as a student nurse, I applied indicator 2.2, empowering the users of the
service.
What component of the Meihana Model does indicator 2.2 link to?
This indicator links to the Meihana Model component Taiao, which is defined as the
physical environment of the patient/whanau. Taiao includes direct questions of the
patient/whanau about their home environment, neighbourhood and workplace health
and safety. It also involves critiquing the service or clinical environment that the
patient/whānau are interacting with.
Application of these to the case study
Part A Introduction
Under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003, the Nursing Council of
New Zealand 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 whānau from another culture, as detailed in the
Code of Health and Disability Services Consumer Rights (2009) is determined by that
person or family. Nurses, therefore, must incorporate the principles of Cultural Safety
into their nursing practice.
Cultural safety principle one indicator 1.1
I applied indicator 1.1, with an emphasis on health gains and positive health outcomes.
What component of the Meihana Model does indicator 1.1 link to?
This indicator relates to the patient and whanau components of the Meihana Model. The
patient identifies as Maori and whanau are support networks .
Provide an example from the provided scenario for principle one of cultural safety
When working with Rick, I would consider the patient component by recognising his
beliefs, values, and experiences, including his connection to his marae. I would also
include the whānau component by involving his biological younger brother and niece in
discussions if Rick agreed, and acknowledging the important role they play in his
support network. This approach demonstrates respect for his cultural identity and
supports health gains and positive health outcomes.
Cultural safety principle two indicator 2.2
In my role as a student nurse, I applied indicator 2.2, empowering the users of the
service.
What component of the Meihana Model does indicator 2.2 link to?
This indicator links to the Meihana Model component Taiao, which is defined as the
physical environment of the patient/whanau. Taiao includes direct questions of the
patient/whanau about their home environment, neighbourhood and workplace health
and safety. It also involves critiquing the service or clinical environment that the
patient/whānau are interacting with.
Application of these to the case study
