Name
12. How Apprenticeship Programs Are Reshaping Workforce Culture and Operations
Date & Time
Monday, April 19, 2027, 1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
Speakers
Stacie Call, DNP, RN, NE-BC, Chief Nursing Officer, Lorain and Youngstown, Mercy Health
Samuel McCrimmon, JD, FACHE, Vice President, Foundation, Regional One Health
Nathaniel Ortiz, Chief Executive Officer, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Baptist Health
Mercedes Perez De Salazar, DNP, MBA, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Vice President, Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, Larkin Community Hospital
Samuel McCrimmon, JD, FACHE, Vice President, Foundation, Regional One Health
Nathaniel Ortiz, Chief Executive Officer, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Baptist Health
Mercedes Perez De Salazar, DNP, MBA, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Vice President, Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, Larkin Community Hospital
Description
Facing persistent staffing gaps, more health systems are building homegrown talent through apprenticeship programs rather than competing for existing workers. Panelists discuss how these pipelines are changing hiring practices, mentorship structures, and organizational culture from the ground up. Attendees take away lessons on designing apprenticeships that build loyalty and long-term operational strength.
Session Type
Panel