Southern Cross Healthcare integrate Te Ao Māori into operations
Southern Cross Healthcare is intensifying its efforts to incorporate Te Ao Māori principles. Dean Cowles, nationa nursing advisor for Māori affairs is spearheading the effort to enhance Southern Cross staff’s understanding of and connection to Te Ao Māori. He says
“Our aim is to embed Te Ao Māori in all that we do at Southern Cross Healthcare. Our Te Ao Māori journey will strengthen our ability to improve Māori health outcomes and future-proof our Māori workforce.”
Initiatives include a Māori Navigation framework aimed at ensuring comprehensive and holistic care for Māori; setting up Hospital Hauora Māori Committees at local levels; rolling out Kaimahi roles across all locations; and conducting clinical tikanga workshops.
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