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A resolution approving an agreement between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and the University of Memphis, Loewenberg College of Nursing, to provide clinical experience opportunities for its students and residents.
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WHEREAS, it is to the mutual benefit of the University of Memphis, Loewenberg College of Nursing, and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide clinical experience opportunities for its students and residents; and,
WHEREAS, the University of Memphis, Loewenberg College of Nursing, and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, have entered into an agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein, to provide clinical experience opportunities for its students and residents; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this agreement be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the agreement between the University of Memphis, Loewenberg College of Nursing, and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide clinical experience opportunities for its students and residents, 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.
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Analysis
This resolution approves an affiliation agreement between the Metropolitan Board of Health and the University of Memphis, Loewenberg College of Nursing, to provide a clinical experience opportunity for its students and residents. Pursuant to the agreement, the Metropolitan Health Department would provide clinical and public health instruction and experience to students. Students will receive no compensation and would not be considered employees of the Metropolitan Government.
The school is required to 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 October 1, 2022 and continues for five years. The agreement may be terminated by either party upon 90 days’ written notice.
Fiscal Note: There is no cost to Metro for the performance of this agreement.