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Transition planning for Hennepin Healthcare Systems, Inc. - offered by Commissioner Edelson
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WHEREAS, on January 1, 2007, Hennepin County Medical Center's (HCMC) operational oversight transitioned from Hennepin County to a subsidiary Public Corporation, Hennepin Healthcare System (HHS); and
WHEREAS, Hennepin Healthcare System is a public corporation pursuant to Minnesota Statute ?? 383B.901; and
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Board believes it is appropriate to establish a policy and process that would apply in the case there was a vote to dissolve the HHS corporation, reorganize the HHS corporation, or remove the HHS corporate board under Minnesota Statute ?? 383B.908, Subdivision 7, including planning to protect patient care and the dedicated staff; and therefore
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hennepin County Board will provide the Hennepin Healthcare System a written notice before taking action to dissolve the HHS corporation, or reorganize the HHS corporation, or remove the HHS corporate board, specifying the reasons for the County Board's proposed action; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that County Administration and the Hennepin County Board may hire a consultant to assist in creating a transition plan if a resolution under Minnesota Statute ? 383B.908, subdivision 7, is approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, a transition plan shall be created by the County Administrator if such a vote were to take place to reduce and mitigate impacts to quality of care, access of care and Hennepin Healthcare employees', compensation and benefits as the result of dissolution of the Hennepin Healthcare System. A transition plan may be required if the HHS board is reorganized in a way that would change legal obligations; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, a transition plan shall assess the legal and practical implications of dissolving the corporation, including obligations to creditors, existing contracts, outstanding bond obligations, accredited ...
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