HomeMy WebLinkAbout20010685 RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR CLINICAL EXPERIENCE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO
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 Agreement for Clinical Experience
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 Northern Colorado, College of Health and Human Sciences,
School of Nursing, commencing December 1, 2000, and ending November 30, 2003, with
further terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement, and
WHEREAS, after review, 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 Agreement for Clinical Experience 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 Northern Colorado, College of Health and Human Sciences, 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.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 12th day of March, A.D., 2001, nunc pro tunc December 1, 2000.
BOARD OF UNTY COMMISSIONERS
G' ��� WELD CO TY, COLORADO
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M. J. Geile, Chair
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County AtLrney
Robert D. Masden
2001-0685
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6rMemorandum
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TO: M.J. Geile, Chair
• Board of County Commissioners
COLORADO
FROM: Mark E. Wallace, MD, MPH, Director
Department of Public Health and
Environment '1Aa^ ( lA jaVa_
DATE: March 9, 2001
SUBJECT: Agreement with the University of Northern
Colorado for Clinical Experience
Enclosed for Board review and approval is a non-financial agreement between Weld County
Department of Public Health and Environment (WCDPHE) and the University of Northern
Colorado (UNC). This agreement outlines the responsibilities of each party regarding WCDPHE
providing clinical experiences for UNC School of Nursing students.
The term of the agreement is December I, 2000 through November 30, 2003. I recommend your
approval of this agreement.
Enclosure
2001-0685
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University of Northern Colorado
College of Health&Human Sciences
School of Nursing
Contract Routing Number GKA01-0111
State Fiscal Year 2001/2002
AGREEMENT FOR G3E-LEY
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES F_3 22 ,j,
SCHOOL OF NURSING
AND 1);c-7a e;°1:oalth
WELD COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT and Human Sciences
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into as of the 1st day December, 2000, by and between the State of Colorado acting
by and on behalf of the Board of Trustees of the University of Northern Colorado, College of Health and Human
Sciences, for and on behalf of the School of Nursing, Gunter Hall, Room 3080, 501 20th Street, Greeley, Colorado
80639 (hereinafter referred to as "School"), Weld County Public Health and Environment, 1555 N. 17th Avenue,
Greeley, Colorado 80631 (hereinafter referred to as "Agency").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, School of Nursing offers nursing education programs at the Baccalaureate and Masters levels, and
WHEREAS, Agency has certain facilities available for clinical experiences and desires to provide such facilities for
educational purposes in the preparation of students of the nursing programs, and
WHEREAS, School and Agency desire to establish a policy as to their respective responsibilities, and
WHEREAS, School and Agency desire to reduce their agreements to writing.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and the covenants and agreement hereinafter set
forth, the parties agree as follows:
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SCHOOL
1.1 The School shall provide for the administration and operation of the courses which are a part of the
School of Nursing curriculum, including such programs of study offered students using Agency's
facilities.
1.2 The School shall provide qualified and competent faculty members adequate in number for the
instruction and supervision of students using the Agency facilities.
1.3 The School shall select, in consultation with the cooperating professional staff of the Agency,
learning experiences to which students will be assigned for educational experiences at the Agency
facilities. In the selection of said assignments, appropriate consideration shall be given to the
School of Nursing policies, accreditation criteria (both voluntary and regulatory), and the policies,
regulations and nursing standards of the Agency.
1.4 The School shall select and provide the students to be assigned to such clinical experiences. Said
students shall have completed all prerequisite academic and clinical coursework prior to their
selection for the clinical experience.
1.5 The School shall instruct all students assigned to the Agency facility as to the legal and ethical
standards for confidentiality of records and patient/client data imparted during the clinical
experience.
1.6 The School faculty, staff and students shall not be considered Agency employees for any purpose
and said persons shall not hold themselves out as employees or agents of Agency or otherwise
make any representation or commitments on behalf of Agency.
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1.7 Participating students shall carry mandatory health insurance coverage under the University's
health insurance program or show proof of enrollment in a comparable accident and sickness
health insurance plan.
1.8 The School is covered for worker's compensation through the State Compensation Insurance Fund.
This coverage is provided to those students who receive no pay or remuneration and are enrolled in
required on-the-job training programs, except student teaching.
1.9 The School faculty shall orient students to the Agency unless otherwise agreed upon.
1.10 The School faculty and students shall adhere to the rules, regulation, procedures and standards of
the Agency.
II. RESPONSIBILITIES OF AGENCY
2.1. Agency shall maintain an environment conducive to sound educational and clinical experiences.
2.2 The Agency has ultimate responsibility for the quality of care given to patients. Agency staff in the
areas to which students are assigned shall be responsible for orienting faculty to Agency policies
and protocols, particularly where special rules and regulations are necessary.
2.3 Agency shall permit students, staff and faculty of the School of Nursing to use facilities such as the
library, lounges, conference rooms, audio-visual equipment or other teaching equipment consistent
with the regulations and policies set by the Agency.
2.4 Agency staff shall communicate with School representatives concerning any problems that might
arise due to a student's performance. A written report shall be provided to the faculty or staff
member of the School who is in charge of student supervision.
2.5 The Agency shall provide for such supervision as is prearranged in consultation with the School.
Agency supervisors may provide evaluation statements concerning performance, however, School
staff shall have the final responsibility for evaluating performance and assigning grades. The
Agency shall maintain no educational records concerning any student assigned to the Agency
facilities. All documents related to a student's performance shall be forwarded to the School upon
the student's completion of the clinical experience.
III. JOINT RESPONSIBILITIES AND TERMS OF AGREEMENT
3.1 This Agreement shall commence as of December 1, 2000, and continue in full force and effect
through November 30, 2003. This Agreement may be terminated by either party during its term for
cause and that party seeking to terminate the Agreement shall provide the other party written notice
of alleged cause. The alleged breaching party shall have thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of
notice to remove the cause or cure the breach. If the cause is removed or the breach cured within
that 30-day period, the contract shall remain in force and effect. In the event the cause is not
removed or the breach is not cured within the 30-day period, the party providing notice may
thereafter terminate the Agreement. This Agreement may be terminated at any time for any reason
other than cause by either party hereto upon ninety (90) days' written notice to the other party
delivered to the address shown below.
3.2. During the term of this Agreement, arrangements shall be made for periodic meetings between
representatives of the School and the Agency to promote understanding of and adjustments to any
operation or activity involved herein.
3.3. School and the Agency will comply with the letter and spirit of the Colorado Antidiscrimination Act of
1957, CRS 24-34-402, as amended, and other applicable law respecting discrimination.
3.4. School and the Agency agree that no money will be paid by either party to the other under the terms
and conditions of this Agreement and that the mutual benefits contained herein constitute sufficient
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consideration. The parties to this Agreement intend that the relationship contemplated by this
Agreement is that of independent entities working in mutual cooperation. School faculty, staff, and
students shall not to be considered employees for any purpose, and said persons may not hold
themselves as employees or agents of Agency or otherwise make any representation or
commitment on behalf of Agency. Likewise, Agency staff are not to be considered employees of
school for any purpose, and said staff may not hold themselves out as employees or agents of
school or otherwise make any representations or commitments on behalf of school. Agency shall in
no way be required to provide any pecuniary benefits, salaries, wages, or fringe benefits to faculty,
staff or students of school, and likewise, school shall in no way be required to provide such
pecuniary benefits to employees or agents of Agency.
3.5. The parties hereto understand and agree that liability for any claims for injuries to persons or
property arising out of the acts or omissions of the State of Colorado, its agents or employees or
students shall be controlled and limited by the provisions of CRS 24-10-101, et seq. and CRS 24-
30-1501, et seq. The provisions of this Agreement shall be controlled, limited and otherwise
modified so as to limit liability of the State of Colorado to the above-cited laws.
3.6. Both parties recognize that they are bound to comply with the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (Buckley Amendment) in the handling of educational records of students enrolled in
their programs. It is also understood and recognized that employees and agents of each party will
need to have access to the educational records maintained by the other party in properly
administering their duties and obligations under this Agreement and to the individual students. It is
also agreed that each party shall thoroughly orient their employees and agents of their obligations
under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and shall maintain their practices in strict
accordance with the requirements of that Act. Neither party shall be permitted to authorize any
further disclosure of educational records of students of the other party to persons or entities not a
party to this Agreement without first having received permission of the other party and having
obtained assurances that the other party has fully complied with the provisions of the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Any permitted disclosure to persons or entities not a party to
this contract shall be under the condition that no further disclosure by such parties shall be
permitted.
3.7. Any written notice or communication provided for, required, or permitted herein shall be addressed
to the following:
Director, School of Nursing
College of Health and Human Sciences
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO 80639
970-351-2293
Weld County Public Health and Environment
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
970-304-6410
3.8 This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the law of the State of Colorado.
3.9 This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior
written and oral agreements. Any changes, modifications, supplementations or amendments to this
Agreement must be reduced to writing and signed by the parties which are signatory hereto.
3.10 Any waiver by either party of any term or provision in this contract at any one time shall not
constitute a waiver of any other or all provisions. Any waiver of any part or provision of this
Agreement at any one time shall not constitute a waiver for all times.
3.11 This contract may be renewed for additional one-year periods within the limits specified in the
contract. School may exercise the option by written notice to the Agency deposited in the mail
before the end of the performance period of the contract using a form substantially equivalent to
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Attachment A. School shall give the Agency 30 days' preliminary written notice of its intent to
execute the option. If School exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to
include this option provision. The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options
under this clause, shall not exceed five (5)years.
3.12 Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to require Weld County to expend funds not
previously budgeted.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized
representatives as of the day and date first hereinabove written.
STATE OF COLORADO BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Acting by and through the Board of Trustees WELD COUNTY, C ORADO
Of the University of Northern Colorado
�titi-ce�.ve aJceiL.._ By: //<'�: 4dl,�i �. .• ELAN,
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Vincent A. Scalia, Dean M.Ji G 'le, Ch J'r /^] (03 12/ii 1N;` _ ve& v.
College of Health and Human Sciences /�I//,/ '�� '"�_
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Gunter 1000 ATTEST: bljyf 7/1/ i/, SOW_
Greele , CO 80639 CLERK TO THE BOARD ( 861 %tQa��'
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Sandra C. Baird, Director ,,-') Deputy Clerk NC( 1 Nv ;?-r'
School of Nursing ' 7 Stir I
970-351-1689 / /7 APPROVED S TO FO
/l6 l`L By: �'/�L--�
Ronald J!Lartbden ounty ey (
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Marlene Strdthe� Greeley, CO 80631
Vice President for Academic Affairs 970-304-6410
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ATTACHMENT A
UNIVERSITY of
NORTHERN COLORADO
Office of the University Counsel
University of Northern Colorado
College of Health&Human Sciences
School of Nursing
Contract Routing No.GKA01-0111(02R1)
Option to Exercise Renewal
For State Fiscal Year 2001/2002
November 1, 2001
Attn: Judy Nero
Weld County Public Health and Environment
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80631
SUBJ: Option to Exercise Renewal of GKA01-0111
Contract Expires 11/30/03
In accordance with Paragraph 3.4j of the Agency Agreement dated December 1, 2000, entered into between the
STATE OF COLORADO acting by and between the BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN
COLORADO, Greeley, Colorado, for the benefit of School of Nursing hereinafter referred to as "UNC", and Weld
County Public Health and Environment, 1555 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80631, hereinafter referred to as
"AGENCY", covering the period December 1, 2000 through November 30, 2001, School hereby exercises this option
for an additional one-year period from December 1, 2001 through November 30, 2002.
State of Colorado
Bill Owens, Governor
ACTING BY AND BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO
By: By:
Marlene Strathe, Provost M.J. Giele, Chair
Vice President Academic Affairs ATTEST:
CLERK TO THE BOARD
By:
Vincent A. Scalia, Ed.D., Dean By:
College of Health & Human Sciences Deputy Clerk
970-351-2877
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Attachment By:
County Attorney
UNIVERSITY of NORTHERN COLORADO
Carter Hall 5000,Campus Box 29,Greeley,CO 80639•Office 970-351-2399 Fax 970-351-4399 www.unco.edu
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