Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-038AINDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE This Affiliation Agreement is entered into this 201h day of July, 2022, by and between INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT, a dependent special district, whose mailing address is 4225 431d Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32967, hereinafter COUNTY and the DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, 4200 Congress Avenue MS #60, Lake Worth, Florida 33461, hereinafter PBSC do hereby agree as follows: WHEREAS, PBSC offers certification programs for both emergency medical technicians (EMT) and paramedics and has been offering those programs WHEREAS, students who attend PBSC are encouraged to obtain "on the job training" by conducting ride -a -longs with EMTs and paramedics; and WHEREAS, the COUNTY as entered into other Affiliation Agreements for ride -a -long training for EMT and paramedic students enrolled in similar certified programs; and WHEREAS, the COUNTY deems this to be a valuable training tool for potential future employees, NOW THEREFORE, the parties do agree as follows: 1. The above recitations are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference in this Agreement. 2. The COUNTY shall permit PBSC students to participate in ride -a -longs with EMTs and Paramedics at the discretion and convenience of the COUNTY. 3. This Agreement shall be effective from February 15, 2022 to February 14, 2027 and will automatically renew for two additional five-year periods thereafter by the mutual consent of the parties. 4. Neither the COUNTY nor PBSC shall charge any fees under this Agreement. 5. The parties agree that there will be no discrimination in the selection or the placement of students in the ride -a -long program. 6. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon 30 days written notice. 7. The COUNTY will provide, at the participating student's expense, emergency care for injuries or acute illness while participating with the COUNTY at a ride -a -long session. 8. The parties will each designate a person or persons to coordinate as a liaison for the ride -a -long program. 9. PBSC shall provide the COUNTY with a list of eligible participants for the ride -a -long program prior to the start of each program. It shall be the duty of PBSC to ensure the participants have the necessary training prerequisites to maximize the experience. 10. Subject to 768.28 and the dollar limitations referenced therein, no matter the cause of action, PBSC does undertake and agree that it will indemnify and hold harmless the COUNTY and its officers, directors, employees, and agents, from all claims, demands, suits, actions, judgments, and executions for damages, of any and every kind, including reasonable attorney's fees and costs, and by whomever and whenever made or obtained, allegedly caused by, arising out of, or relating in any manner to the activity of any student. PBSC shall not indemnify the COUNTY for COUNTY'S own negligent acts or omissions. PBSC/INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT Page 1 of 3 Nothing herein shall constitute a waiver of sovereign immunity or any available affirmative defenses by PBSC. Each student participating shall sign the attached Hold Harmless Agreement (copies will be furnished upon request). 11. PBSC shall procure and maintain, during the term of this Agreement and any renewal, liability insurance to cover any and all liability (including professional liability) for claims, damages, or injuries to persons or property of whatsoever kind of nature arising out of the activities of the participants carried out under this Agreement. Such insurance shall be on an occurrence basis in amounts no less than $3,000,000/$1,000,000 for personal injuries and the COUNTY shall be an additional named insured under such general and professional liability policy or policies. PBSC shall submit certificates of insurance to the COUNTY evidencing such insurance at the time of the execution of this Agreement, and as requested by the COUNTY or Fire/EMS Service. PBSC agrees that the COUNTY will receive no less than thirty (30) days written notice prior to cancellation, modification, or non -renewal of any of the insurance coverage's described herein. 12. While enrolled in clinical experience at the COUNTY, students (and faculty, if applicable), will be subject to applicable policies of PBSC and the COUNTY. Students shall be dismissed from participation in PBSC's program only after the appropriate disciplinary or academic policies and procedures of PBSC have been followed. However, the CENTER may immediately remove any student who poses an immediate threat or danger on a temporary basis until PBSC disciplinary and/or academic policies and procedures are fulfilled. 13. PBSC will coordinate a calendar with students name and dates. PBSC will submit this calendar to the COUNTY by an agreed upon date. 14. Specific Responsibilities of the COUNTY. It shall be the responsibility of the COUNTY to: A. Provide an appropriate orientation of participants in connection with its facilities and its policies and procedures. B. Provide opportunities for a learning experience with appropriate supervision. C. Retain ultimate responsibility for patient care even if a student gives that care. D. Designate a preceptor (or coordinator) from its staff to act as the liaison with the Agency in this Agreement, as appropriate to the learning objectives. 15. Specific Responsibilities of the Participant (Student). It shall be the responsibility of the participant(s) assigned through this Agreement to: A. Comply with the policies and procedures of the COUNTY. Provide the necessary and appropriate uniform while on duty at the Fire/EMS agency B. Obtain prior written approval of both parties to this Agreement before publishing any material related to the learning experience provided under the terms of the Agreement. C. Sign a "Hold Harmless Agreement" with the COUNTY prior to commencing his/her experience within the Fire/EMS Agency. D. At all times wear the appropriated badge on every clinical, and comply in all respects with the student requirements set forth in the requirements Sheets. 16. Request for Withdrawal of Participant. The COUNTY shall reserve the right to request PBSC to withdraw any participant from its facilities whose conduct or work with patients or personnel is not in accordance with the policies and procedures of the COUNTY or is detrimental to patients or others. The COUNTY reserves the right to send any student home if they cannot accommodate the student at scheduled time. PBSC/INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT Page 2 of 3 17. Modification of Agreement. Modification of this Agreement may be made by mutual consent of both parties, in writing, and attached to this Agreement and shall include the date and the signatures of parties agreeing to the modification. 18. Copies of Agreement. Copies of this signed Agreement shall be placed on file and be available at the Corporate office of PBSC and in the offices of the COUNTY. 19. Confidential Information. Ride -a -long program participants will be exposed to confidential, privileged information. PBSC understands the sensitive nature of this information and affirmatively asserts it has trained each participant concerning privileged and confidential patient information. PBSC agrees that its indemnity and hold harmless to the COUNTY extends to the wrongful release of confidential and privileged patient information. t LY:PAL ACH S ATE COLLEGE Name: James E. Duffie, CPA Title: Vice President of Finance and Administration Date 08/31/2022 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGe4PY S RVICES DISTK T A By: Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman r Date Approved: February 15 ATTEST: Jeffrey R. -Smith, �Clerk of Court and Comptroller Jason EJ. Brawn, Counf�t ministrator ti as to iam K. Delgraal,-De putt' County Attorney PBSCANDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT Page 3 of 3