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RE: APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO SCHOOL
OF NURSING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
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 Non -financial Agreement between the
County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, on behalf of the Health Department, and the University of Northern Colorado,
School of Nursing, commencing December 1, 1997, 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 Non -financial Agreement between the County of Weld, State of
Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the
Health Department, and the University of Northern Colorado, 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 10th day of December, A.D., 1997, nunc pro tunc December 1,
1997.
ATTEST:
Weld Cou
BY.
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Deputy Cler
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD QOUNTY,COLORADO
"George E axer, Chair
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stance L. Harbert. Pro-Tem
Dale K. Hall
EXCUSED
Barbara J. Kirkmeyer
W. H. Webster
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Agreement
Clinical Experience
School of Nursing
College of Health and Human Sciences
University of Northern Colorado
This agreement, entered into as of the 1st day of December , 1997, by and
between the University of Northern Colorado, for and on behalf of the School of Nursing
(hereinafter referred to as "School") Weld County Health Department, Greeley. CO
(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 an ongoing policy structure in
regard 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. 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 the Agency
facilities.
2. The School shall provide qualified and competent faculty members
adequate in number for the instruction and supervision of students
using the Agency facilities.
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,
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accreditation criteria (both voluntary and regulatory), and the policies,
regulations and nursing standards of the Agency.
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.
5. The School shall instruct all students assigned to the Agency facility
regarding both the legal and ethical standards for confidentiality of
records and patient/client data imparted during the clinical experience.
6. The School faculty, staff and students are not to be considered
Agency employees for any purpose and said persons may not hold
themselves out as employees or agents of Agency or otherwise make
any representation or commitments on behalf of Agency.
7. Faculty and students of the University of Northern Colorado are
covered by the State of Colorado self-insurance program, Chapters
24-10, C.R.S. and 24-30, C.R.S. Certificates of liability insurance
coverage for students and faculty will be provided at the request of
the agency.
8. 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.
9. The University is covered by worker's compensation insurance with
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.
10. The School faculty shall orient students to the Agency unless
otherwise agreed upon.
11. The School faculty and students shall adhere to the rules, regulation,
procedures and standards of the agency.
II. RESPONSIBILITIES OF AGENCY
1. Agency shall recognize a responsibility to maintain a learning
environment conducive to sound educational and clinical experiences.
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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.
3. Agency shall permit students, staff and faculty of the School of
Nursing to utilize 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.
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.
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 in regard to a student's performance shall be forwarded to
the School upon the student's completion of the clinical experience.
6. Agency staff are not to be considered employees of the University of
Northern Colorado for any purpose and said staff may not hold
themselves out as employees or agents of the University or otherwise
make any representations or commitments on behalf of the School or
University.
III. JOINT RESPONSIBILITIES AND TERMS OF AGREEMENT
1. This agreement shall commence as of December 1, 1997 and
continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2000
A. 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.
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B. This agreement may be terminated at any time during the term
set forth in Section III 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.
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. UNC and the Agency will not unlawfully discriminate against any
employee, applicant or student enrolled in their respective programs
because of race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability,
sexual orientation, military service, or political affiliation.
4. UNC and the Agency agree that no monies will be paid by either party
to the other under the terms and conditions of this Agreement and
that the mutual benefits contained herein accruing constitutes
sufficient consideration herefor. The parties to the Agreement intend
that the relationship between them contemplated by this Agreement is
that of independent entities working in mutual cooperation. University
faculty, staff and students are 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 UNC for any purpose, and said staff may
not hold themselves out as employees or agents of UNC or otherwise
make any representations or commitments on behalf of UNC. Agency
shall in no way be required to provide any pecuniary benefits, salaries,
wages, or fringe benefits to faculty, staff or students of UNC, and
likewise, UNC shall in no way be required to provide such pecuniary
benefits to employees or agents of Agency.
5. 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 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
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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 redisclosure 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.
6. 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
Weld County Health Department
1517 16 Avenue Court
Greeley CO 80631
7. It is agreed by both parties that any causes of action arising out of
this agreement shall be venued in the courts of Colorado to the extent
that those courts of are reposed with subject matter jurisdiction. Both
parties agree to submit themselves to the personal jurisdiction of
those courts.
8. This agreement shall be construed in accordance with the law of the
State of Colorado.
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.
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.
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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.
University of Northern Colorado Aaencv
Howard Skinner
Interim President
Vincent A. Scalia, Dean
College of Health and Human Sciences
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Sandra C. Baird, Director
School of Nursing
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Authorized Representative
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Area Code/Telephone Number
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Weld County Health Department
1517 16 Avenue Court
Greeley CO 80631
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JOHN S. PICKLE, M.S.E.H.
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George Baxter, Chairman
To Board of County Commissioners Date December 8, 19_L771f\ ,
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From
Subject:
John Pickle, Director, Health Departme "'
Non -Financial Agreement with University of Northern Colorado
School of Nursing
Enclosed for Board approval is a non -financial agreement between the Weld County Health
Department and the University of Northern Colorado's School of Nursing.
This agreement outlines the responsibilities of each party with respect to the clinical experience
offered at the Health Department for UNC nursing students.
The term of the agreement is December 1, 1997 through November 30, 2003.
I recommend your approval of this agreement.
Enclosure
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