Starship Children's Hospital in NZ launched culturally responsive team Ringa Atawhai, funded by Health NZ, to improve Māori children's healthcare experiences.
Starship Children's Hospital in New Zealand launched Ringa Atawhai, a culturally responsive team funded by Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora's national intensive care development program. The team aims to improve healthcare experiences for Māori children and their families, addressing increased illness rates and poor health outcomes. The team includes a Māori nurse specialist, social work specialist, Kaimanaaki (cultural specialist), allied health specialist, and mental health clinician, and will be piloted for 12 months.
February 27, 2024
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