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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-039CINDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH EASTERN FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE This Affiliation Agreement is entered into this 15th day of February, 2022, by and between INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT, a dependent special district, whose mailing address is 4225 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32967, hereinafter COUNTY and EASTERN FLORIDASTATE COLLEGE, whose mailing address is 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, Florida, 32922, hereinafter EFSC, do hereby agree as follows: WHEREAS, EFSC offers certification programs for both emergency medical technicians (EMT) and paramedics; and WHEREAS, students who attend EFSC 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 EFSC 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 EFSC 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. EFSC 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 EFSC 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, EFSC 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. EFSC shall not indemnify the COUNTY for COUNTY'S own negligent acts or omissions. Nothing herein shall constitute a waiver of sovereign immunity or any available affirmative defenses by EFSC. Each student participating shall sign the attached Hold Harmless Agreement (copies will be furnished upon request). 11. EFSC 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. EFSC 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. EFSC 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 coverages described herein. 12. EFSC will coordinate a calendar with students name and dates. EFSC will submit this calendar to the COUNTY by an agreed upon date. 13. 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. 14, 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. E 15. Request for Withdrawal of Participant. The COUNTY shall reserve the right to request EFSC 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. 16. 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. 17. Copies of Agreement. Copies of this signed Agreement shall be placed on file and be available at the Corporate office of EFSC and in the offices of the COUNTY. 18. Confidential Information. Ride -a -long program participants will be exposed to confidential, privileged information. EFSC understands the sensitive nature of this information and affirmatively asserts it has trained each participant concerning privileged and confidential patient information. EFSC agrees that its indemnity and hold harmless to the COUNTY extends to the wrongful release of confidential and privileged patient information. EASTERN FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE By: Printed name: Dean Steve Salvo Title:Dean, Public Safety Institute Date: October 11, 2022 3 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY i c�ohiM�' EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT By: Date Approved: February 15, 2022 ' ATTEST: Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of Court and Comptroller Approved: By: Micha . Zito, Interim County Administrator Appro e s to For nd L I ffici By: illiam . DeBraa , Deputy County Attorney INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH TREASURE COAST MEDICAL INSTITUTE INC. This Affiliation Agreement is entered into this day of , 2022, by and between INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT, a dependent special district, whose mailing address is 4225 43 Id Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32967, hereinafter COUNTY and TREASURE COAST MEDICAL INSTITUTE, INC., a Florida corporation, whose address is 4172 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34947, hereinafter TCMI do hereby agree as follows: WHEREAS, TCMI offers certification programs for both emergency medical technicians (EMT) and paramedics; and WHEREAS, students who attend TCMI 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 TCMI 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 TCMI 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. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon 30 days written notice. T 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. TCMI 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 TCMI to ensure the participants have the necessary training prerequisites to maximize the experience. 10. TCMI 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. Each student participating shall sign the attached Hold Harmless Agreement (copies will be furnished upon request). 11. TCMI 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. TCMI 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. TCMI 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 coverages described herein. 12. TCMI will coordinate a calendar with students name and dates. TCMI will submit this calendar to the COUNTY by an agreed upon date. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. Request for Withdrawal of Participant. The COUNTY shall reserve the right to request TCMI 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 2 to patients or others. The COUNTY reserves the right to send any student home if they cannot accommodate the student at scheduled time. 16. 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. 17. Copies of Agreement. Copies of this signed Agreement shall be placed on file and be available at the Corporate office of TCMI and in the offices of the COUNTY. 18. Confidential Information. Ride -a -long program participants will be exposed to confidential, privileged information. TCMI understands the sensitive nature of this information and affirmatively asserts it has trained each participant concerning privileged and confidential patient information. TCMI agrees that its indemnity and hold harmless to the COUNTY extends to the wrongful release of confidential and privileged patient information. TREASURE COAST MEDICAL IWTITUTE, INC. By: Printe name: Kwi+� ,rink �✓� Title: q[eSj*,,4' Date: —7 I Z1 1 2023 N INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT By: Chairman Date Approved: February 15, 2022 ATTEST: Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of Court and Comptroller Approved: By: Mich C. ito, Interim County Administrator Approv s orm Le ff' enc . By: William K. DeBraal, Deputy County Attorney 2 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH MEDICAL CAREER ACADEMY, INC. This Affiliation Agreement is entered into this day of , 2022, by and between INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT, a dependent special district, whose mailing address is 4225 43,d Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32967, hereinafter COUNTY and MEDICAL CAREER ACADEMY, INC., 7741 N Military Trail, Suite 4/5 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410, hereinafter MCA do hereby agree as follows: WHEREAS, MCA offers certification programs for both emergency medical technicians (EMT) and paramedics; and WHEREAS, students who attend MCA 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 MCA 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 MCA 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. MCA 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 MCA to ensure the participants have the necessary training prerequisites to maximize the experience. 10. MCA 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. Each student participating shall sign the attached Hold Harmless Agreement (copies will be furnished upon request). 11. MCA 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. MCA 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. MCA 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 coverages described herein. 12. MCA will coordinate a calendar with students name and dates. MCA will submit this calendar to the COUNTY by an agreed upon date, 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. Request for Withdrawal of Participant. The COUNTY shall reserve the right to request MCA to withdraw any participant from its facilities whose conduct or work with patients 2 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. 16. 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. 17. Copies of Agreement. Copies of this signed Agreement shall be placed on file and be available at the Corporate office of MCA and in the offices of the COUNTY. 18. Confidential Information. Ride -a -long program participants will be exposed to confidential, privileged information. MCA understands the sensitive nature of this information and affirmatively asserts it has trained each participant concerning privileged and confidential patient information. MCA agrees that its indemnity and hold harmless to the COUNTY extends to the wrongful release of confidential and privileged patient information. MEDICAL CAREER ACADEMY, INC. APrinted �n�ame: Title: 0,100 Date: O . - / I, • 3 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT By: H. EanhibT Chairman Date Approved: Februa�15,20222022 ATTEST: Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of Court and Comptroller �jl 11111 �� ,!,Clerk Approved: By: Mi a . Zito, Interim County Administrator Approved as to Form andLe ie By: William K. DeBraal, eputy County Attorney 4 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH HCI COLLEGE LLC This Affiliation Agreement is entered into this day of , 2022, by and between INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT, a dependent special district, whose mailing address is 4225 431d Avenue, Vera Beach, FL 32967, hereinafter COUNTY and HCI COLLEGE LLC, 1764 N. Congress Avenue, Suite 200, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 hereinafter HC1 do hereby agree as follows: WHEREAS, HCI offers certification programs for both emergency medical technicians (EMT) and paramedics; and WHEREAS, students who attend HCI 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 HCI 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 HCI 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. 91. HCI 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 HCI to ensure the participants have the necessary training prerequisites to maximize the experience. 10. HCI 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. Each student participating shall sign the attached Hold Harmless Agreement (copies will be furnished upon request). 11. HCI 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. HCI 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. HCI 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 coverages described herein. 12. HCI will coordinate a calendar with students name and dates. HCI will submit this calendar to the COUNTY by an agreed upon date. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. Request for Withdrawal of Participant. The COUNTY shall reserve the right to request HCI to withdraw any participant from its facilities whose conduct or work with patients or L% 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 cannotaccommodate the student at scheduled time. 16. 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. 17. Copies of Agreement. Copies of this signed Agreement shall be placed on file and be available at the Corporate office of HCI and in the offices of the COUNTY. 18. Confidential Information. Ride -a -long program participants will be exposed to confidential, privileged information. HCI understands the sensitive nature of this information and affirmatively asserts it has trained each participant concerning privileged and confidential patient information. HCI agrees that its indemnity and hold harmless to the COUNTY extends to the wrongful release of confidential and privileged patient information. HCI COLLEGE LLC •. • late: 3 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY y'�on�MiSs'' EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT .oJ���• �o^,F� . By: Jo H. Ear airman Date Approved: February 15, 2022 •'���;fR Couc?' ATTEST: Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of Court and Comptroller Dej�6ty Clerk , Approved: By: c I C. Zito, Interim County Administrator Approve s t Form d L i y: By: William K. 15eBraal, Deputy County Attorney