Table 1.
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AHPRA consensus statement of cultural safety: “Cultural safety is determined by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities. Culturally safe practise [sic] is ongoing critical reflection of health practitioner knowledge, skills, attitudes, practicing [sic] behaviors and power differentials in delivering safe, accessible and responsive healthcare free of racism.” |
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AHPRA further states how an individual health practitioner demonstrates culturally safe clinical practice. Specifically, this requires the individual to: - “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.” |