The interRAI Culturally Appropriate Assessment Model (CAAM) is designed to ensure that assessments are not only clinically robust, but also culturally responsive. It acknowledges that culture profoundly influences how individuals experience health, illness, caregiving and support. By embedding cultural awareness into the assessment process, interRAI promotes equity, dignity, and trust in support planning and delivery.
The model is grounded in the values of cultural safety, partnership, and person-centred care. It supports assessors to:
The CAAM is not a standalone tool—it is a way of working that enhances the use of the interRAI Home Care Assessment. It is supported by training and guidance, to help assessors integrate cultural responsiveness into their everyday work.
As CAAM is designed to support assessors outside of kaupapa Māori services in engaging as Tangata Tiriti, interRAI Services has gathered valuable insights from kaumātua, whānau, and assessors. These contributions have informed the development of a self-directed training programme, empowering assessors to build cultural competence and confidence in their practice.
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