Episode 24:
The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant negative impact on our healthcare system, and due to the stresses of the situation, many nurses and healthcare facility staff are currently burnt out. So what happens when there’s not enough staff to support the very people that need them the most?
In this episode, Kenrick is joined by Kerry Stewart, an industry veteran in Senior Assisted Living, and Curtis Khan, the CEO of BookJane to tackle this tough conversation. They delve into the issue of mental health as it relates to the shortage of healthcare workers, and how the COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating the problem. First, Kerry shares real world examples of what a “day in the life” looks like for a worker in a healthcare facility. Curtis then unpacks how BookJane, an emerging technological platform that was specifically built to solve the challenges associated with staffing shortages in healthcare, is helping to ameliorate the situation.
Guest Speakers - Kerry Stewart & Curtis Khan
Kerry Stewart is a healthcare industry veteran who has spent much of her career focused on Mental Health, “Psychological safety” and quality of life in retirement living. Kerry is also an expert in Senior Assisted Living having worked at some of the largest providers in the country including Chartwell Retirement Residences and Revera. Kerry is now the VP, Strategic Partnerships at BookJane.
Curtis Khan is the CEO and Founder of BookJane. Prior to launching BookJane in 2016, Curtis spent almost 20 years in marketing, financial services, social media analytics and data aggregation at companies like e8ight Marketing, D+H, HSBC, HBC (Hudson’s Bay Company) and Staples.
