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A resolution identifying the skills and qualities needed for the next Chief Operating Officer of Nashville General Hospital.
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WHEREAS, Nashville General Hospital ("NGH") opened as "City Hospital" in 1890 as Nashville's original community hospital with a commitment to serve all residents of Nashville and Davidson County; and
WHEREAS, Nashville General Hospital's mission is "To improve the health and wellness of Nashville by providing equitable access to coordinated patient-centered care, supporting tomorrow's caregivers, and translating science into clinical practice;" and
WHEREAS, Nashville General Hospital serves as Nashville's only safety net hospital, where all residents of Nashville and Davidson County can receive needed healthcare services regardless of the patient's insured status or ability to pay; and
WHEREAS, Nashville General Hospital is controlled and operated by the Hospital Authority of the Metropolitan Government, which was created pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated ? 7-57-101 et seq. and Resolution No. R99-1410; and
WHEREAS, the Hospital Authority is authorized to "[a]ppoint all administrative, professional, technical, and other employees" pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated ? 7-57-301, including the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"); and
WHEREAS, Dr. Joseph Webb resigned as the CEO of NGH effective March 14, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the CEO is an integral position within Nashville General Hospital and it requires a skilled and experienced individual who is passionate about the needs of Nashville General Hospital and also possesses the ability to successfully guide the operations and initiatives of Nashville's only safety net hospital; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council recommends the Hospital Authority facilitate a transparent process and solicit and consider feedback from community stakeholders and the NGH workforce as practicable during the selection process to ensure that the next CEO aligns with the priorities of the hospital ...
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