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Home My WebLink AboutPR 18965: HEALTH DEPT. FOR THE USE OF THE FACILITIES FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH INTERNS Cir%Of CltV Ort rt Ittt�_ .I��_ Texas DATE: April 16, 2015 To: Brian McDougal, City Manager From: Judith A. Smith, RN, BSN RE: AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND LAMAR UNIVERSITY, BEAUMONT, TEXAS Nature of the Request: This is an affiliation agreement between the City of Port Arthur Health Department and Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, for the use of facilities for the internship for community health and human development. For several years, the City's Health Department and Lamar University have had an affiliation agreement for the provision of educational - - experiences for students enrolled in the college of education and human development. Under this agreement, community health students are able to plan, observe and participate in Community and Public Health events. Staff Analysis, Considerations: None Recommendations: It is recommended that the City Council approve P.R. No.18965, authorizing the City Manager and the City Health Director to execute the affiliation agreement between the city of Port Arthur Health Department and Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, for use of the facility for internship for students in the college of health and human development. Budget Considerations: None "REMEMBER WE ARE HERE TO SERVE THE CITIZENS OF PORT ARTHUR" P.O.BOX 1089•PORT ARTHUR,IX 77641-1089.409/983-8101•FAX 409/982-6743 P.R. No. 18965 04/17/2015-js RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND LAMAR UNIVERSITY, BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR THE USE OF THE FACILITIES FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH INTERNS WHEREAS, this Affiliation Agreement between the City of Port Arthur and Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, is for the purpose of providing clinical experience for community health students. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PORT ARTHUR: SECTION 1. That, the facts and preamble are true and correct. SECTION 2. That, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur hereby authorizes the City Manager and Director of Health to execute said Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit"A." SECTION 3. That, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this day of April 2015, AD., at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES: Mayor: Councilmembers: • NOES: P.R. NO. 18965 6/26/2014-js Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: al Tizeil•, nityi.ttorney APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Brian McDougal, City Manager jadzideb Arne fir( 590 dith Smith, RN, BSN Director of Health Services EXHIBIT "A" arm= 040 LAMAR UNIVERSITY A Member of The Texas State University System AFFILIATION AGREEMENT AN AGREEMENT FOR THE USE OF FACILITIES FOR THE EDUCATION OF HEALTH AND COMMUNITY HEALTH STUDENTS between LAMAR UNIVERSITY and PORT ARTHUR CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT April 12, 2015 CONTENTS I. AGREEMENT II. UNIVERSITY RESPONSIBILITY III. AFFILIATE RESPONSIBILITY IV. TERMS OF AGREEMENT AFFILIATION AGREEMENT between THE HEALTH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY HEALTH (HECH) INTERNSHIP DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND KINESIOLOGY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT and PORT ARTHUR CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT I The following Affiliation Agreement is entered into between Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, for and on behalf of the HECH Internship, Department of Health and Kinesiology, College of Education and Human Development, hereinafter referred to as the "University", and Port Arthur City Health Department, hereinafter referred to as the "Affiliate", for the mutual benefit of both parties,to accept the responsibilities and duties stated herein. 1. It is mutually agreed by the Affiliate and the University that practical experience for students in the HECH internship will be provided at the Affiliate. 2. It is mutually agreed that the HECH Coordinator will assume responsibility for the selection and assignment of students to the learning experiences. There will be coordinated planning between the Affiliate and the instructor of the HECH internship regarding scheduling and work assignments. While at the Affiliate the HECH internship students will conduct themselves in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Affiliate. 3. It is mutually agreed that the Affiliate will retain full responsibility for the care of patients/clients and will maintain administrative and professional supervision of the students insofar as their presence affects its operation and/or the direct or indirect care of the patients/clients. 4. It is mutually agreed that the HECH internship students will receive thorough orientation to the Affiliate. The HECH internship instructor and the Affiliate staff supervisors will evaluate the student's performance by mutual consultation according to the guidelines of the HECH internship. 5. It is mutually agreed that the University does not, and will not, discriminate against any student, employee, or applicant for registration or employment because of race, religion, sex, color, creed, marital status, age, or national origin. 6. It is mutually agreed that withdrawal of a student from an Affiliate can be requested by the Affiliate, by stating in writing the specific reasons for the request. The student will immediately be withdrawn from the Affiliate pending investigation. The written statement should be given to the HECH Coordinator for review and referral to appropriate bodies. Only the University can dismiss a student from an educational program. 7. It is mutually agreed that the HECH internship instructor and representatives of the Affiliate shall communicate regularly to discuss issues of mutual concern, and to make such suggestions and changes as are needed. Both parties will share information pertinent to the Affiliation Agreement. 8. It is mutually agreed that: a) Affiliate is not responsible for injuries sustained by student during their rotation at affiliate; b) students are not eligible for workers compensation; c) students are responsible for paying for any medical treatment provided. II To carry out these general areas of agreement, the University is responsible for, and agrees to: 1. Promote the health and safety of all parties by: a) Requiring student liability insurance coverage at no cost to the Affiliate; b) Informing interns and others involved in the program that they are required to comply with Affiliate rules as regarding health, safety, dress, and conduct; c) Providing, or otherwise arranging for, student orientation to the Affiliate, its major policies,rules and regulations. 2. Make arrangements with the appropriate administrators for learning experiences needed for students prior to each semester. The University representative will provide: a. Names of students; b. Dates, days,times of practice periods as previously agreed upon. 3. Assist with or contribute to Affiliate educational activities when requested. 4. Provide for evaluation of student performance by mutual consultation according to the guidelines of the HECH internship. 5. The individual student is responsible for equipment damaged or broken due to the student's negligence. III The Affiliate is responsible for, and agrees to: 1. Permit the use of facilities by students enrolled in the HECH internship for the purpose of education. 2. Maintain approval by the appropriate state and/or properly designated accrediting body, and inform the University of any change in that approval. 3. Provide to the extent possible, conference rooms for student education and secure space for students to store coats, books, etc., while on duty. 4. Allow students access to, and use of, facilities maintained by the Affiliate following their specific policies, fees or charges, such as Library and Cafeteria. 5. Provide initial emergency care at the student's expense in case of accidents to students participating in regularly scheduled duty periods. 6. Charge no fees for HECH internship. 7. Assume legal responsibility for the performance of University students who work for compensation as employees of the Affiliate. IV TERMS OF AGREEMENT: Only insofar as it is authorized by law to do so, the University agrees to hold the Affiliate harmless from and against any and all liability for personal injury, including injury resulting in death, or damage to property, or both, resulting directly or indirectly from use by the University of the Affiliate. Nothing in the Affiliation Agreement is to be construed as transferring financial responsibility from one party to another. The terms of the Agreement may be modified upon mutual consent of the parties. Plans to initiate termination of the Agreement may be instituted by either party upon no less than thirty (30) days written notice by mail. The plans for termination must include specific procedures to ensure that there will be no adverse affect to the rights and privileges of students actually enrolled in the program, as long as they are making normal progress toward completion. The Agreement shall remain in effect until terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days written notice. FOR THE UNIVERSITY: FOR THE AFFILIATE: Provost, CEO/Administrator, Lamar University PORT ARTHUR CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Dean, College of Education and Date Human Development Department Chair, Department of Health and Kinesiology Coordinator,HECH Program Date completed