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A resolution approving a contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Tennessee State University, on behalf of its College of Health Sciences, to provide students enrolled in the various healthcare programs the opportunity to have a clinical and practicum training experience in MPHD clinics and various other programs.
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WHEREAS, it is to the mutual benefit of Tennessee State University and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide clinical and practicum experience opportunities for students enrolled in the various healthcare programs of the Tennessee State University College of Health Sciences; and,
WHEREAS, Tennessee State University College of Health Sciences and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, have entered into a contract, attached hereto and incorporated herein, to provide clinical and practicum experience opportunities for students enrolled in the various programs of the College of Health Sciences; 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 Tennessee State University, on behalf of its College of Heath Sciences, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide clinical and practicum experience opportunities for students enrolled in the various programs of Tennessee State University College of Health Sciences, 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.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution approves a contract between the Metropolitan Board of Health and Tennessee State University College of Health Sciences to provide clinical and practicum training opportunities for students enrolled in various healthcare programs. According to the terms of 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.