Assessment

Contribute to a cultural assessment to support tangata whai ora in mental health and addiction services

Unit standard 27093 / Version 2
Level 4 / Credits 10
Learner information
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To demonstrate competency, you must be able to: / Task / Evidence
explain cultural assessment of tangata whai ora. / 1 / Written answers
develop a cultural assessment plan with a tangata whai ora. / 2 / Cultural assessment plan with supporting notes/annotations
Verification form
contribute to the cultural assessment of a tangata whai ora. / 3 / Written answers
Verification form
contribute to analysing, reporting and presenting the findings of a cultural assessment for a tangata whai ora. / 4 / Written answers
Verification form
Updated wellness plan

Instructions

  • Your answers to the theory questions must be written either electronically or by hand. Your assessor may ask more questions to clarify your answers. Your responses to these questions may be spoken.
  • If you need help with this assessment, please contact your assessor.
  • Once you have completed your assessment, you must read and confirm the declaration on the cover.

Filled in or written answers

  • If there are open white spaces on a page because you have written shorter answers, this is acceptable. You don’t have to fill the space.
  • Use a pen to write your answers. If you need to change an answer, write your initials beside any corrections you make. If you need more space, attach extra pages with your answer. Add your name and task number to all extra pages you use.

Definitions

  • The trainee is you, the person being assessed. You may also be referred to as the learner, student, candidate or employee in some instances.
  • The assessor is the person who will assess you.
  • The verifier is a workplace supervisor, team leader, cultural advisor, taura whiri, manager or assessor who understands the assessment, works closely with you and can confirm that you have completed a task competently.
  • Organisation’s policies and procedures are the policies and procedures of the organisation that employs you. They include ethical codes, standards and other organisational requirements.
  • Tangata whai orarefers to a person accessing services in a mental health or addiction setting. Tangata whai ora may also be known as tangata whai i te ora, patients, consumers, clients, tūroro or service users in particular contexts and settings.
  • Tangata whai ora needs are needs that may be physical, spiritual, mental or related to their whānau.
  • Support should aim to maintain, improve or restore a person’s independence and/or interdependence, make use of and build on the person’s existing strengths and, where possible, utilise the resources of the local community. Support provided for tangata whai ora may include natural supports.
  • Natural supports refers to any assistance, relationships or interactions provided to tangata whai ora and their whānau by other families/whānau, friends, peers, co-workers or community volunteers. In a specifically Māori context, natural supports may include but are not limited to kaumātua, kuia, tohunga, whānau, iwi and hapū.
  • Taonga heke (or Māori values) include but are not limited to the following values that are relevant to andin constant use by Māori in specific mental health contexts: kaitiakitanga, kotahitanga, manaakitanga, pukengatanga, rangatiratanga, reo, ukaipotanga, wairuatanga, whakapapa, whanaungatanga.

Important notes

  • It is recommended that learners complete US 27090Explain and apply Māori values when supporting tangata whai ora and their whānau in mental health and addiction services or can demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills prior to this assessment, as it provides an important foundation for this unit standard.
  • Learners are required to show that they are able to respond to the needs of tangata whai ora in a holistic manner that is in accordance with te ao Māori models of practice and tikanga practices. This unit standard must be assessed in the workplace.The context is an iwi/Māorimental health and addiction services setting. Learners must be working in this sector in paid or unpaid employment, or participating in a placement with a service provider workplace negotiated by an education provider. This assessment cannot be completed in a simulated environment.

Resources

This is an open book assessment. The following learning resources may be useful when completing this assessment:

  • learning materials, books, the internet and your workplace’s policies and procedures.
  • the references listed at the back of this assessment.

Assessment summary

This assessment requires you to demonstrate your understanding of how support service providers may use cultural assessment to complement a clinical assessment (and other diagnostic tools) to develop and maintain culturally effective and relevant services for tangata whai ora and their whānau. You will provide evidence that you have competently participated in the cultural assessment process for one tangata whai ora.

Task 1 requires you to explain your understanding of cultural assessment with tangata whai ora in mental health and addiction services.

Tasks 2, 3 and 4 are practical tasks supported by written explanations. They require you to develop a cultural assessment plan with one tangata whai ora you are working with or have worked with during the past 12 months. You will contribute to carrying out the cultural assessment according the roles(s) identified in the plan, then contribute to analysing, reporting and presenting findings. All practical work must be carried out within the boundaries of your role as a support worker and in accordance with your organisation’s policies and procedures.

Suggested word limits for each task are approximate. They indicate how much detail you should include in each written explanation.

You need a verifier (or your assessor) to complete the verification formfor tasks 2, 3 and 4.

Task 1: Cultural assessment
Explain how cultural assessment of tangata whai ora is used in mental health and addiction services.You should write approximately 1000 words for this task.(ER 1.1)
In your explanation, show how cultural assessment may complement a clinical assessment (and other diagnostic tools) and is used to support service providers to develop and maintain culturally effective and relevant services for tangata whai ora and their whānau.
Briefly describe the process for planning, carrying out, analysing results, reporting on and presenting findings of cultural assessments in your organisation. Discuss how your organisation’s processes incorporate the relevant factors of a cultural assessment. Support your explanation by referring to the references listed at the end of this assessment.
  • Relevant factorsinclude but are not limited to purpose, rationale, how cultural assessment assists with intervention, safety, outcomes for tangata whai ora and application of Māori values.

  • Cultural assessmentrefers to a holistic approach to ascertaining the cultural knowledge of tangata whai ora and their connections to their cultural base, with the main objective of supporting tangata whai ora on their journey towards better health and wellbeing. By establishing this cultural identity, tangata whai ora have a foundation on which to build relationships, reconnect with marae, hapū and/or iwi, identify appropriate support services, expand their networks and be more receptive to supporting themselves. A cultural assessment may be undertaken by one or more cultural assessors and is underpinned by an awareness of Māori values.
  • A cultural assessoris someone who is attuned to and operates within the constructs of Māori values and has experience and knowledge of working in the health sector. It may be necessary for a cultural assessor to work in partnership with appropriate people who have further knowledge of whakapapa, kawa, tikanga, te reo Māori and spiritual assistance.

Task 1 answer continued
Assessor comments (for assessor use only):
Task 1 result: / Achieved / More evidence required
Task 2: Develop a cultural assessment plan
Develop a cultural assessment plan with one tangata whai ora you are working with (or have worked with during the past 12 months).(ER 2.1)
Use your organisation’s format to plan the cultural assessment and identify the role(s) you will carry out during each part of the cultural assessment process. Attach a copy of your cultural assessment plan as evidence for this task. Ensure any identifying details (such as names, addresses and other potential identifiers) are removed to protect the privacy of tangata whai ora and their whānau.
Show how you have negotiated and agreed on the contents of the cultural assessment plan with tangata whai ora according to:
  • the boundaries of your role as a support worker.
  • your organisation’s policies and procedures.
  • the references listed at the end of this assessment.
  • relevant criteria listed below.
You could do this by making annotated notes on the cultural assessment plan you have developed and/or writing supporting notes that describe how you incorporated each of the criteria when working with tangata whai ora and their whānau to develop the plan.
You are not responsible for planning and carrying out this cultural assessment independently.
Relevant criteria for a cultural assessment requires that:
  • it is clearly stated, unambiguous and concise.
  • it has goals and objectives.
  • it is based on cultural assessment criteria (see definitions below).
  • it identifies people to be involved in the cultural assessment.
  • it identifies where and when the cultural assessment will take place, taking into account accessibility, respect and safety.
  • your role(s) in the cultural assessment is clearly stated.
  • cultural assessment information is collected, analysed, reported and presented.

  • A cultural assessment planrefers to how the cultural assessment will be carried out. It includes details of hui or whānau planning meetings and incorporates flexibility, accessibility, appropriateness, respect and safety for all concerned. A cultural assessment plan is not only used to determine the cultural knowledge of tangata whai ora, but provides an assessment tool for planning treatment and rehabilitation programmes and interventions. The cultural assessment plan has clear objectives and goals that establish a framework for the inclusion of culturally determined factors into the treatment of tangata whai ora.
  • Cultural assessment criteria refers to factors such as cultural knowledge of tangata whai ora, connections of tangata whai ora to their cultural base, the needs and interests of tangata whai ora, current networks and services supporting tangata whai ora, self-determination of tangata whai ora and improving the health and wellbeing of tangata whai ora.

Task 2 notes
Assessor comments (for assessor use only):
Task 2 result: / Achieved / More evidence required
Task 3: Contribute to a cultural assessment
Following the plan developed in task 2, contribute to the cultural assessment of one tangata whai ora. You should write approximately 800 words for this task.
AExplain how your contributions to the cultural assessment were carried out according to the role(s) identified in the plan. You must give evidence of two contributions to the cultural assessment. Show how your work is consistent with the references listed at the end of this assessment and your organisation’s policies and procedures.(ER 3.1)
Your contributions to the cultural assessment may include but are not limited to:
  • organising whānau hui details, such as arranging the environment, materials, assisting at and hosting the whānau hui.
  • accessing suitable information sources for the cultural assessment.
  • providing information that has been agreed with tangata whai ora and their whānau.
BExplain how you used the systems and processes identified in the cultural assessment plan to gather, organise, record and store information for the cultural assessment and ensured you complied with your organisation’s policies and procedures.(ER 3.2)
Task 3 answer continued
Assessor comments (for assessor use only):
Task 3 result: / Achieved / More evidence required
Task 4: Analyse, report and present findings
Contribute to the analysis, reporting and presentation of the cultural assessment findings according to your roles(s) identified in the cultural assessment plan. You should write approximately 1000 words for this task.
AExplain how you contributed to the analysis of the cultural assessment findings according to the cultural assessment criteria, your role(s) in the cultural assessment plan, the references listed at the end of this assessment and your organisation’s policies and procedures.(ER 4.1)
BExplain how you contributed to reporting and presenting the cultural assessment findings according to your role(s) identified in the cultural assessment plan. Describe how you ensured your contributions to the report covered all the areas you were responsible for.(ER 5.1, 5.2)
You are not responsible for analysing, report and presenting the findings of this cultural assessment independently.
CExplain how you focused on developing strategies or actions to support tangata whai ora to improve their health and wellbeing and the wellbeing of their whānau when analysing the cultural assessment findings. Give examples from your contributions to the analysis to support your explanation.(ER 4.2)
DAttach an updated copy of the tangata whai ora wellness plan showing the changes that have been made to reflect the findings of the cultural assessment report. Briefly describe why it was appropriate to make these changes and how they were agreed on. If no changes were made to the wellness plan as a result of the cultural assessment findings, explain why it was not necessary to update the plan.(ER 5.3)
Task 4 answer continued
Assessor comments (for assessor use only):
Task 4 result: / Achieved / More evidence required
Verification form
To be completed by your verifier or assessor
Comment and give examples of the learner’s performance for each of the stated criteria.
Complete this verification form once you are satisfied the learner has achieved the stated criteria.
I confirm that the learner contributed to planning and carrying out the cultural assessment, then analysing reporting and presenting on findings in accordance with:
the boundaries of their role as a support worker and as identified in the plan.
the references listed at the end of this assessment.
their organisation’s policies and procedures. (ER 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2)
Verifier comment:
I confirm that the learner negotiated and agreed the contents of the cultural assessment plan with tangata whai ora in accordance with the above criteria and relevant criteria for cultural assessment. (ER 2.1)
Verifier comment:
I confirm that the learner used systems and processes identified in the cultural assessment plan to gather, organise, record and store information for the cultural assessment in accordance with their organisation’s policies and procedures. (ER 3.2)
Verifier comment:
I confirm that the learner’s evidence is valid and authentic. / Date:
Verifier name: / Position:

References

  • Barlow, Cleve. (2001). Tikanga whakaaro: Key concepts in Māori culture. South Melbourne, Vic.: Oxford University Press.
  • Mead, H. M. (2003). Tikanga Māori: Living by Māori values. Wellington: Huia Publishers.
  • Mental Health Commission. (2001). Cultural assessment processes for Māori: Guidance for mainstream mental health services.Available at
  • Ministry of Health. (2004). Guidelines for cultural assessment – Māori: Under the Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation) Act 2001. Available at
  • Ministry of Health. (2008). Let’s get real: Real Skills for people working in mental health and addiction. Available at
  • Ministry of Health. (n.d.). Māori Health: Addressing Māori health: Māori health models. Available at
  • Taskforce on Whānau-Centred Initiatives. (2010). Whānau Ora: Report of the Taskforce on Whānau-Centred Initiatives to Hon Tariana Turia, Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector. Available at
  • Te Pou o Te Whakaaro Nui, Le Va, Pasifika within Te Pou. (2009). Real Skills Plus Seitapu – Working with Pacific Peoples. Available at
  • Te Rau Matatini site
  • The Werry Centre. (2009). Real Skills Plus CAMHS: A competency framework for the infant, child and youth mental health and alcohol and other drug workforce. Available at

Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes:

  • Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Act 1966.
  • Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989.
  • Criminal Justice Act 1985.
  • Criminal Procedure (Mentally Impaired Persons) Act 2003.
  • Health and Disability Commissioner (Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights) Regulations 1996.
  • Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003.
  • Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation) Act 2003.
  • Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992.
  • Misuse of Drugs Act 1975.
  • Privacy Act 1993.
  • Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988.

New Zealand Standards(available from relevant to this unit standard include:

  • NZS 8134.0:2008 Health and disability services Standards – Health and disability services (general) Standard.
  • NZS 8134.1:2008 Health and disability services Standards – Health and disability services (core) Standards.
  • NZS 8134.2:2008 Health and disability services Standards – Health and disability services (restraint minimisation and safe practice) Standards.
  • NZS 8134.3:2008 Health and disability services Standards – Health and disability services (infection prevention and control) Standards.

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