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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 the Ascension Saint Thomas EMT Training Program to provide the Ascension Saint Thomas School of EMS students with practical experience in EMS-based patient care activities.
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WHEREAS, the agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services Division, and the Ascension Saint Thomas School of EMS, attached hereto, regarding the participation and clinical training of students enrolled in the Ascension Saint Thomas School of EMS; 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 the Ascension Saint Thomas School of EMS, 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 a clinical affiliation agreement between the Nashville Fire Department (“NFD”) and Ascension Saint Thomas EMS. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, NFD will provide practical experience in EMS-based patient care activities to students in the Ascension Saint Thomas EMT Training Program. Ascension Saint Thomas EMS would be required to maintain professional liability coverage for participating students.
The agreement would extend until terminated by either party. The contract may be terminated by either party upon 30 days written notice to the other party.
Fiscal Note: There would be no cost to Metropolitan Government for participating in this program.