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An ordinance 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 Vanderbilt University Medical Center to provide clinical educational experiences for VUMC House Staff in Graduate Medical Education 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 Vanderbilt University Medical Center, have entered into the agreement attached hereto, regarding the participation and clinical training of VUMC House Staff enrolled in Graduate Medical Education Programs, including Clinical Residents, Clinical Fellows, and Clinical Fellow Instructors; and,
WHEREAS, approval of the agreement will benefit the citizens of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services Division, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That this Ordinance 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
This ordinance approves an agreement between the Nashville Fire Department, Emergency Services Division, (“NFD”) and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (“VUMC”) to provide clinical educational experiences for VUMC House Staff in Graduate Medical Education Programs.
Pursuant to the agreement, NFD would provide clinic training experiences to House Staff from VUMC. House Staff would not be considered employees of the Metropolitan Government.
VUMC is required to procure and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance, professional liability insurance, and other forms of insurance the duration of the contract for the House Staff participating in the program.
The term of the agreement is five years, starting on September 1, 2024, and ending on August 30, 2029.
Fiscal Note: There is no cost to Metro for the performance of this agreement.