HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-019 AGENDA ITEM NO, 12f-2
February 24, 2009
N0. 276A
HEALTH SCIENCE STUDENTS) EXPERIENCE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, is made and entered into by and between the DISTRICT BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE, 3209 Virginia Avenue , Fort Pierce, Florida
34981, hereinafter referred to as the COLLEGE and INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY
SERVICES DISTRICT, 4225 43rd Avenue , Vero Beach , Florida , 32967 , hereinafter referred to
as HEALTH CARE FACILITY,
WITNESSETH
The HEALTH CARE FACILITY hereby agrees to provide its facilities to the COLLEGE and the
COLLEGE agrees to the usage of such facilities under the following conditions:
1 . PLANNING FOR STUDENT(S) INSTRUCTION - The faculty and student(s) in all Health
Science programs, hereinafter referred to as HEALTH PROGRAMS , at IRSC may utilize
the departments of the HEALTH CARE FACILITY for clinical experience . The student(s)
is placed at the HEALTH CARE FACILITY for clinical experience and is not an employee
of the COLLEGE. The faculty of IRCC will plan the days and hours for clinical experience .
The appropriate staff at the HEALTH CARE FACILITY will be consulted as to the days
and hours planned .
2 . SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HEALTH CARE FACILITY:
a . To provide within available facilities adequate classroom and conference space and
the use of any available instructional materials .
b . To provide a suitable environment and opportunities for observation and clinical
experience in patient care areas , clinics and in selected departments of the
HEALTH CARE FACILITY.
c . The HEALTH CARE FACILITY has the overall authority over the facilities and
grounds and for the safety of all persons therein .
d . The HEALTH CARE FACILITY shall immediately inform the COLLEGE of policy and
procedure changes which effect the COLLEGE'S clinical experience programs .
e . The HEALTH CARE FACILITY shall retain overall responsibility over patient care .
f. In case of accident or illness involving the student(s) while in the HEALTH
CARE FACILITY, the HEALTH CARE FACILITY shall facilitate , if necessary,
emergency treatment, at the student 's(s ' ) own expense .
HEALTH SCIENCE STUDENT(S) EXPERIENCE AGREEMENT
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT
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3 . SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COLLEGE:
a . To provide assistance in the supervision and instruction of student(s) except on
specific instances, which indicate that, other provisions should be made .
b . To coordinate through proper HEALTH CARE FACILITY channels the planning for
clinical experience for HEALTH PROGRAMS and maintaining all records and
reports related to student(s) clinical experiences
c . To comply with all existing policies of the HEALTH CARE FACILITY.
d . To coordinate with HEALTH CARE FACILITY the HEALTH PROGRAMS student(s) '
and clinical instructor(s) ' participation in HEALTH CARE FACILITY orientation
as required .
e . COLLEGE assumes ultimate responsibility for the educational experience and
evaluation of HEALTH PROGRAMS student(s) .
f. COLLEGE shall provide evidence of worker's compensation for any employee
furnished by the COLLEGE pursuant to this agreement. No student(s) , instructor ,
or other person furnished the COLLEGE pursuant to this Agreement shall be
considered an agent, employee , or borrowed servant of the HEALTH CARE FACILITY.
Students are not employees of the COLLEGE or HEALTH CARE FACILITY.
The HEALTH CARE FACILITY agrees to provide clinical facilities as an affiliate of the COLLEGE
for the duration of clinical rotations for student(s) assigned to the facility.
The appropriate staff of the HEALTH CARE FACILITY and the faculty of the HEALTH
PROGRAMS of the COLLEGE will cooperate in planning, implementing, and evaluating the
clinical experience of the Health student(s) in their respective areas.
This Agreement shall be interpreted under the laws of the State of Florida .
Neither party shall discriminate in the assignment of student(s) on the basis of race , color, sex,
religion , national origin , age , sexual orientation , disability, veteran or marital status .
This agreement shall be effective for indefinite duration , commencing upon date of signature
of both parties. This agreement may be terminated by either party hereto upon written notice
of intent to terminate commensurate to a period sixty (60) days prior to June 30th of any
academic year; or upon closure of the HEALTH CARE FACILITY provided that all students
currently enrolled in the program at the HEALTH CARE FACILITY at the time of notice of
termination shall be given the opportunity to complete their clinical program at the HEALTH
CARE FACILITY, such completion not to exceed six ( 6) months .
HEALTH SCIENCE STUDENT(S) EXPERIENCE AGREEMENT
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT
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The undersigned;`. representing the institutions aforementioned , subscribe to the terms of this
AGREEMENT and hereby affix their signatures .
January 20 , 2009
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Edwin R . Massey, P . , President Date
INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE
APPROVED :fittest : J . K . Barton , Cler .
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Co ntv Ad inistrator
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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BY
WILLIAM K, DEBRAAL
DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY