File #: RS2024-720   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/5/2024 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 9/17/2024 Final action: 9/17/2024
Title: A resolution approving an agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services Division, and Volunteer State Community College to provide clinical experiences for students enrolled in Volunteer State Community College Emergency Medical Services Programs.
Sponsors: Delishia Porterfield, Erin Evans, Ginny Welsch, Tasha Ellis, Brenda Gadd, Terry Vo, Quin Evans-Segall
Attachments: 1. Agreement Exhibit

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A resolution approving an agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services Division, and Volunteer State Community College to provide clinical experiences for students enrolled in Volunteer State Community College Emergency Medical Services Programs.

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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services Division, and Volunteer State Community College, have entered into the agreement attached hereto, regarding the participation and clinical training of students enrolled in Volunteer State Community College Emergency Medical Services Basic, Advanced, and Paramedic Programs; and,

WHEREAS, approval of the agreement will benefit the citizens of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1.                      That the agreement between the between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services Division, and Volunteer State Community College, attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2.                      That this Resolution shall take effect from and after its final passage, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Agenda Analysis

Analysis

 

The resolution approves an agreement between the Emergency Medical Services Division of the Nashville Fire Department (“NFD”) and Volunteer State Community College (“Vol State”). The agreement would provide clinical experiences for students enrolled in Vol State’s Emergency Medical Services programs.

 

According to the agreement, NFD will provide clinical instruction and experiences to students, and students will not be considered employees of the Metropolitan Government. Vol State requires written evidence that individual students have professional liability insurance.

 

The term of the agreement is for five years and begins upon the approval of the parties and the Metropolitan Council and upon filing with the Metropolitan Clerk.

 

Fiscal Note: There is no cost to Metro for participating in this program.