2010

Nashville Safety Net Assessment is published. This study was commissioned to evaluate the health care needs of the uninsured population of Nashville, and the capacity, demands, and future plans to address those needs. Research was performed by Tennessee State University Center for Health Research in collaboration with Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University.

Data collection begins for the Diabetes Improvement Project (DIP). Business Associate Agreements are signed with each clinic and the DIP proposal is reviewed by the IRB’s of Vanderbilt, Meharry, and Saint Thomas. The project is classified as a quality improvement project with waiver of informed consent. The Committee is formed and they begin meeting on a monthly basis to receive reports.