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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC D/B/A PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER AND JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (“County”) is a body politic and corporate pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:18-1 and vested with all rights contained therein; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic (“Board”) is vested with managing the property, finances, and affairs of the County; and
WHEREAS, Preakness Healthcare Center (“Preakness”) is a New Jersey Department of Health licensed, 406-bed skilled nursing facility that is owned and operated by the Board; and
WHEREAS, Johnson & Wales University is an accredited educational institution that offers an educational program leading to a doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy; and
WHEREAS, in order to fulfill the objectives of the Occupational Therapy Program, Johnson & Wales University desires to obtain high-quality Doctoral Capstone training for students enrolled in said Program; and
WHEREAS, Preakness is equipped with the facilities and professional staff necessary to provide a clinical educational experience to participating students; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director of Preakness is seeking authorization to enter into an Affiliation Agreement with Johnson & Wales University, whereby Preakness agrees to host students from Johnson & Wales University who wish to pursue an unpaid, supervised externship at Preakness Healthcare Center; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the August 6, 2024, Health and Human Services Committee meeting and is being recommended to the Board for approval; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic hereby authorizes an Affiliation Agreement by and between the County of Passaic d/b/a Preakness Healthcare Center and Johnson & Wales University, whereby Preakness will accommodate and supervise students from Johnson & Wales University wishing to pursue an unpaid, supervised externship at Preakness Healthcare Center.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, Executive Director of Preakness, and Director of the Board are authorized to take any action necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
SF August 13, 2024