TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Beth Beatty, City Manager
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) Between the City of Joliet and Presence Central and Suburban Hospitals Network, d/b/a Ascension Saint Joseph Medical Center
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BACKGROUND:
The Community Paramedicine Program (CPP) is a new initiative developed within the Joliet Fire Department. The program’s primary goal is to bridge the gap between the community and mental and general healthcare services by educating the public regarding healthy behaviors, providing resources, establishing prevention programs, providing effective crisis care, improving outreach, and establishing relationships with professionals providing needed levels of care. The City of Joliet seeks to partner with Ascension Saint Joseph Medical Center to implement this program. This MOU is necessary for the parties to understand the policies and procedures of the CPP. The Public Safety Committee will review this matter.
RECOMMENDATION:
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The Administration recommends the Mayor and the City Council approve the attached resolution that authorizes the Chief of the Fire Department to enter a MOU with Ascension Saint Joseph Medical Center.
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