US-based Memorial Hermann Health System has invested in Kahuna Workforce Solutions, a provider of skills and clinical competency management software for clinician management.
This move is set to bolster the capabilities of clinicians to meet the varied needs of patients in Greater Houston and worldwide.
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Kahuna Workforce Solutions CEO Jai Shah said: “It’s very gratifying when a visionary organisation like Memorial Hermann puts their faith in your company in the form of a strategic investment.
“Our multifaceted relationship with Memorial Hermann is helping drive Kahuna forward to solidify our position as the leader in skills and competency management solutions for the frontline workforce.”
This partnership aims to transform clinical competency management from traditional paper-based processes to a digitised platform, facilitating smoother onboarding, reducing risks related to documentation inconsistencies, and enhancing transparency for frontline staff.
Memorial Hermann executive vice-president and chief strategy officer Feby Abraham said: “Memorial Hermann has experienced firsthand the impact of Kahuna’s competency management platform, which has helped drive improvements in productivity, time efficiency and clinician engagement across our health system.
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By GlobalData“By partnering with Kahuna, we are investing in a platform that drives continuous innovation in health care, while evolving our approaches to onboarding, orientation, training, and retention for our most critical frontline employees.”
The investment from Memorial Hermann comes on the heels of Kahuna’s $21m Series B funding round in November 2023 spearheaded by Resolve Growth Partners.
Together, these financial boosts are set to strengthen Kahuna’s mission of empowering healthcare organisations to develop future-ready workforces with tools for operational skills and initiatives that are tailored for frontline workers.
