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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-241INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH FIRST RESPONSE TRAINING GROUP This Affiliation Agreement is entered into this 25 day of October, 2023, by and between INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT, a dependent special district, whose mailing address is 4225 43"' Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32967, hereinafter COUNTY and First Response Training Group 6310 Hazeltine National Dr Orlando FL 32822, hereinafter FRTG do hereby agree as follows: WHEREAS, FRTG offers certification programs for both emergency medical technicians (EMT) and paramedics and has been offering those programs since 2023; and WHEREAS, students who attend FRTG 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 FRTG 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 November 15, 2023 to February 14, 2028 and will automatically renew for two additional five-year periods thereafter by the mutual consent of the parties. 4. Neither the COUNTY nor FRTG 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. FRTG 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 FRTG to ensure the participants have the necessary training prerequisites to maximize the experience. 10. FRTG 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. FRTG 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. FRTG 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. FRTG 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. FRTG will coordinate a calendar with students name and dates. FRTG 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 FRTG to withdraw any participant from its facilities whose conduct or work with patients or 2 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 FRTG and in the offices of the COUNTY. 18. Confidential Information. Ride -a -long program participants will be exposed to confidential, privileged information. FRTG understands the sensitive nature of this information and affirmatively asserts it has trained each participant concerning privileged and confidential patient information. FRTG agrees that its indemnity and hold harmless to the COUNTY extends to the wrongful release of confidential and privileged patient information. First Response Training Group By: Printed name: QC )UA Gr(jue- Title: PraJ(Je,i- CGn Date: to z5 7--s 3 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT,/'.. 4j, <� )4- Z13 '-:P - By Josh H. E �% �% p a , Chairman : F . n -i, \oP, Date Approved: ATTEST: Ryan L. Butler, Clerk of Court and Comptroller By: ewt,- �g "t", Deputy Clerk Approved: ohn A. f itkanich, Jr., County Administrator Approved as to Form and Legal Sufficiency: i liam K. DeBraal, County Attorney