File #: RS2022-1592    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/6/2022 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 6/21/2022 Final action: 6/21/2022
Title: A resolution approving an affiliation agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Lipscomb University to provide the opportunity for students enrolled in various health professions to encounter a wide range of clinical experience opportunities.
Sponsors: Erin Evans, Ginny Welsch, Zulfat Suara
Attachments: 1. Agreement

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A resolution approving an affiliation agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Lipscomb University to provide the opportunity for students enrolled in various health professions to encounter a wide range of clinical experience opportunities.

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WHEREAS, it is to the mutual benefit of Lipscomb University and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide the opportunity for students enrolled in various health professions to encounter a wide range of clinical experience opportunities, and,  

WHEREAS, Lipscomb University and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, have entered into an affiliation agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein, to provide the opportunity for students enrolled in various health professions to encounter a wide range of clinical experience opportunities; and, 

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this affiliation agreement be approved.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1.                     That the affiliation agreement between Lipscomb University and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide the opportunity for students enrolled in various health professions to encounter a wide range of clinical experience opportunities, 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.

 

Agenda Analysis

Analysis

 

This resolution approves an affiliation agreement between the Metropolitan Board of Health and Lipscomb University to provide an opportunity for students enrolled in various health professions to encounter a wide range of clinical experience opportunities. Pursuant to the agreement, the Health Department would provide clinical training experiences to students. Students will receive no compensation and would not be considered employees of the Metropolitan Government. A similar affiliation agreement was approved between the Metropolitan Board of Health and Lipscomb in 2017 through Resolution No. RS2017-606.

 

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 July 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.