Nursing Shortage with Bradley Schurman, Benjamin Surmi, Carol Fujiyoshi MD and Noah Kusz for Kevala
Benjamin Surmi highlighted the loss of 400,000 nurses since the pandemic, with a need for 1.5 million more by 2028. We always love having Benjamin on the Rethinking Aging Club podcasts. He is a regular on our News for the Ages. Here is our NFTA 3-11-25.
Carol Fujiyoshi noted a 27% turnover rate in some hospitals and challenges in recruiting and retaining nurses on Kauai. Thank you to Carol Fujiyoshi for also joining our Bone Health podcast on 10-17-24.
Bradley Schurman emphasized the broader labor market issues, including the shift to flexible work environments. Linda noted that Bradley Schurman is being quoted everywhere demographics comes up because of his Super Age demographics book (it continues today in 2025) Thank you to Bradley Schurman for also joining our 5-5-22 Rethinking Aging Club Podcast – Authors along with Kerry Hannon, Debbie Howard and Robert Newman.
Noah Kusz introduced Kevala, a software solution aimed at improving scheduling and resource management in senior care, reducing double bookings and increasing fill rates.
Our discussion underscored the need for innovative technologies and flexible work policies to address the nursing shortage.
Recorded on November 17, 2022, this episode is part of our Future of Work Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.
Benjamin Surmi, Social Gerontologist; Director Culture and Education, and Innovation Lab, Koelsch Communities
Carol Fujiyoshi MD, FACOG, Chief of Staff and Head of OB/Gyn Dept, Wilcox Hospital (Hawaii Pacific)
Bradley Schurman, Author, The Super Age – Decoding Our Demographic Destiny, Consultant, Human Change, Co-Founder, New Rules Media
Noah Kusz, Co-Founder and CRO, Kevala
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