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A resolution approving a contract between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and the University of Tennessee, to provide clinical experience opportunities for its students.
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WHEREAS, it is to the mutual benefit of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and the University of Tennessee to provide clinical experience opportunities for its students; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and the University of Tennessee have entered into a contract, attached hereto and incorporated herein, to provide clinical experience opportunities for its students; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this contract be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the contract between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and the University of Tennessee to provide clinical experience opportunities for its students, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
-12397 RS2024-531
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution approves a contract between the Metropolitan Board of Health and The University of Tennessee to provide clinical opportunities for its students. According to the agreement, the Health Department will provide clinical instruction and experiences to students, and students will not be considered employees of the Metropolitan Government.
The university must provide assurances that students are covered by health and professional liability insurance, and the school has agreed to assume responsibility for its students participating in the program.
The term of the agreement begins January 1, 2024, and continues for five years. The agreement may be terminated by either party upon 30 days’ written notice.
Fiscal Note: There is no cost to Metro for the performance of this agreement.