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RE: APPROVE COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING, FAY W. WHITNEY SCHOOL OF NURSING
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Cooperative Education Agreement
between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Department of Public Health and
Environment, and the University of Wyoming, Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing, commencing
April 4, 2011, and ending August 31, 2014, with further terms and conditions being as stated in
said agreement, and
WHEREAS, a hearing before the Board was held on the 16th day of May, 2011, at which
time the Board deemed it advisable to continue said matter to May 18, 2011, in order to allow
Bruce Barker, County Attorney, adequate time to review the agreement and make any
necessary changes to its format.
WHEREAS, after review on May 18, 2011, the Board deems it advisable to approve said
agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, that the Cooperative Education Agreement between the County of
Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,
on behalf of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, and the University
of Wyoming, Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing, be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said agreement.
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COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AGREEMENT - UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING, FAY W.
WHITNEY SCHOOL OF NURSING
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 18th day of May, A.D., 2011, nunc pro tunc April 4, 2011.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD •UNTY, CO RADO
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TO: Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair
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W E L DEC O U N T Y FROM: Mark E. Wallace, MD, MPH, Director
Department of Public Health and
Environment
DATE: 4-28-11
SUBJECT: Cooperative Education Agreement:
University of Wyoming
Enclosed for Board review and approval is a cooperative education agreement between the
University of Wyoming and the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County on behalf of
the Department of Public Health and Environment (WCDPHE). This contract is to provide
students with a facility for clinical instruction and preparation of students in the profession of
public health nursing.
If approved, there is no county cost to allow the Health Department (WCDPHE) to provide
nursing students with clinical experiences in public health nursing.
The term of this contract will begin on April 4, 2011, and end August 31, 2014.
I recommend your approval of this contract.
Enclosure
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LINIVERSITy
OF WYOMING
Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing, College of Health Sciences
Dept.3065 • 1000 E.University Ave. • Laramie,WY 82071
13071 766-4312 • fax:(3071766-4294 • e-mail:uwnursing@uwyo.edu • www.uwyo.edu/nursing
May 5, 2011
Weld County Department of Public Health
Attn: Kathy Smith-Stillson
1555 N 17th Ave
Greeley, CO 80631
Dear Kathy Smith-Stillson:
Please find and review the enclosed Cooperative Education Agreement, which has been
signed by the university. Upon approval, please obtain the appropriate signature and
return a copy to my attention. Once again, thank you for supporting our students.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at (307) 766-4312 if you should have any questions
or concerns.
Sincerely,
CL. .priOn
Christina Lepper
Contract Manager
UW Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
FAY W.WHITNEY SCHOOL OF NURSING
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AGREEMENT
This Agreement is entered into on the date of the last signature affixed hereto by and between the University of
Wyoming, hereafter "UNIVERSITY," located in Laramie, Wyoming; and Weld County Department of Public
Health and Environment, hereafter "CONTRACTOR," located in Weld, Colorado.
The parties agree that it is of mutual interest and advantage for selected students of the UNIVERSITY to be
provided quality clinical education experiences and/or other specified educational experiences through the
CONTRACTOR at CONTRACTOR's facilities and CONTRACTOR desires to participate in the provision of such
quality education.
All new students admitted to the School of Nursing will have completed a background check at their time of
admission.
GENERAL
A. The term of this Agreement will begin on April 4, 2011, and end August 31, 2014, and shall supersede any
and all prior agreements, written or oral.
B. This Agreement shall he reviewed as the need may arise; and the parties, per mutual written agreement,may
modify or amend any terms of this agreement accordingly.
C. This Agreement may be terminated by written notice of either party at least one (1) regular academic
semester in advance of the termination date but not unreasonably terminated during an academic term so
that students presently enrolled will be allowed to complete the educational requirements of that semester's
program.
D. Wyoming law shall apply regarding all questions of interpretation of terms of this Agreement
notwithstanding that nothing in this Agreement is intended to be contrary to State or Federal law; and, in
any apparent conflict,the State and/or the Federal law will supersede the terms of this Agreement.
E. UNIVERSITY complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and related regulations, and will
not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, national origin,
age, religion or disability. CONTRACTOR shall not discriminate against any student applicant because of
race, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, age, religion or disability.
F. UNIVERSITY does not waive its sovereign and/or governmental immunity by entering into this Agreement
and fully retains all immunities and defenses provided by law.
G. Any actions or claims against the UNIVERSITY under this agreement must be in accordance with and are
controlled by the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act, W.S. 1-39-101 et seq. (1977) as amended.
H. Though CONTRACTOR remains ultimately responsible for patient care and treatment, the safety. health,
and welfare of CONTRACTOR's patients/clients shall be of the utmost importance to UNIVERSITY. The
employees and students shall abide by the reasonable bylaws, policies, rules and regulations of
CONTRACTOR provided to them by CONTRACTOR. and shall perform according to the legal and ethical
standards of their respective professions. UNIVERSITY recognizes and respects the patients' right to
consent to or refuse consent to the students' participation in their treatment. Student or employee failure to
abide by such policies, rules or standards may result in immediate dismissal from CONTRACTOR's facility.
I. UNIVERSITY employees and students are not employees or agents of CONTRACTOR and nothing
contained within this Agreement shall be construed as creating that relationship. UNIVERSITY maintains
sole responsibility for maintaining program accreditation by appropriate national and state accrediting
organizations; and for developing and maintaining the educational objectives and standards of didactic and
clinical learning experiences and all other matters pertaining to meeting the educational goals and needs of
UNIVERSITY program.
J. UNIVERSITY employees and students are not generally eligible nor entitled to coverage under
CONTRACTOR's Workers' Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, or Health Insurance Programs,
except as specifically agreed to by the parties, in writing.
K. UNIVERSITY employees and students are not entitled to compensation from CONTRACTOR in
connection with any service or actions performed that are related to accomplishing the goals of
UNIVERSITY educational program which may incidentally benefit CONTRACTOR; nor is
CONTRACTOR or its Employees entitled to compensation from UNIVERSITY for services or actions
which benefit and/or are related to the goals of the educational program.
L. UNIVERSITY shall provide adequate liability coverage for instructors and students of the Fay W. Whitney
School of Nursing in accordance with Wyoming State Statutes. Such coverage shall not apply to activities
which are not part of or are beyond the scope of the educational program.
To the extent of such coverage, UNIVERSITY will defend, indemnify and hold harmless CONTRACTOR,
its officers, agents, employees and representatives from any and all claims for loss or damage to property or
injury or death to persons, arising from the negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of UNIVERSITY and its
public employees as defined by Wyoming Statute or students inclusive of costs, expenses and attorney's
fees.
All students originally licensed to practice nursing shall maintain adequate, current professional liability
insurance throughout the clinical practicum.
M. CONTRACTOR shall maintain adequate professional and general liability insurance. A certificate of
insurance shall be provided to UNIVERSITY ten days prior to placement. The insurance certificate should
be sent to: Director, Risk Management, Dept. 3413, 1000 E. University Avenue, Laramie, WY 82071.
CONTRACTOR will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the State of Wyoming, the UNIVERSITY and
its public employees as defined by Wyoming Statutes and students from any and all claims for loss or
damage to property or injury or death to persons, arising from the negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of
CONTRACTOR, its employees, agents, representatives, or volunteers inclusive of costs, expenses and
attorney's fees.
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N. CONTRACTOR shall timely notify UNIVERSITY when any UNIVERSITY employee or student has been
involved in a reported incident and UNIVERSITY shall have the opportunity to participate in any on-going
investigation and shall have access to any oral or written reports and any other documentation related to the
reported incident. Both parties shall cooperate in any investigation by the other of a potential liability
inducing incident.
O. Each semester/year, UNIVERSITY or CONTRACTOR will develop a Memorandum for the purpose of
addressing the specific educational goals and needs of the semester/year.
P. UNIVERSITY and CONTRACTOR affirm that they have an Exposure Plan Protocol which meets OSHA
requirements for infection control program. STUDENT will provide upon request documentation of MMR,
Hepatitis B vaccine series(or a signed declaration statement) and PPD (or if a known converter,initial chest
x-ray results and annual TB update documentation thereafter from healthcare provider); varicella; and adult
Td(tetanus/diphtheria)booster.
Q. CONTRACTOR will comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities ACT of
1990.
R. UNIVERSITY's policy is one of equal opportunity for all persons in all facets of UNIVERSITY operations.
Equal opportunity is offered to all officers, faculty and staff members and applicants for employment on the
basis of their demonstrated ability and competence and without regard to such matters as race, color,
national origin, sex,sexual orientation,religion,political belief, age,veteran status, or disability.
RECOMMENDED BY:
Dear,Oollege of Health Sciences Dean,Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing
University of Wyoming University of Wyoming
Laramie,WY 82071 Laramie,WY 82071
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