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Home My WebLink About20212999.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR FIELD EXPERIENCES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI 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 an Agreement for Field Experiences between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Health and Environment, and the University of Southern Mississippi, commencing October 1, 2021, and ending October 1, 2026, 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 Field Experiences between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Health and Environment, and the University of Southern Mississippi, 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 25th day of October, A.D., 2021, nunc pro tunc October 1, 2021. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: dritAgov .JrC11D� Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: Deputy Clerk to the Boar APPR ounty Attorney Date of signature: II/o7../2.1 Steve 7)175>-1-e--.1.1-eg- oreno, Chair Scdti K. James, Pro-Tem EXCUSED Perry L. Buck Lori ' aine cc; 1- .CT6) II/02 at 2021-2999 HL0053 CorrivU.CtlRkk530Z Memorandum TO: Steve Moreno, Chair Board of County Commissioners FROM: Mark Lawley, Executive Director Department of Public Health & Environment DATE: October 5, 2021 SUBJECT: Agreement for Field Experiences with The University of Southern Mississippi For the Board's approval is an Agreement for Field Experiences between The University of Southern Mississippi, School of Health Professions, Public Health, and the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County for the use and benefit of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment (WCDPHE). This Agreement is for the placement of interns with WCDPHE and outlines general requirements of each party. Expected duties include standard intern -level work including tasks such as brochure development, information gathering, and presentation development, with the focus of the internship on Public Health related items, and specifically for the first designated intern, air program -related tasks will be assigned. Work will be completed mostly remote and with equipment owned by the intern. Technical support for the intern will be provided by environmental health staff and is expected to be minimal. This internship is uncompensated; therefore, no wages, benefits or other direct costs will be incurred by the County. The term of this Agreement is for five years, beginning October 1, 2021, and ending October 1, 2026. Both parties have the right to terminate the agreement with thirty days written notice. Assistant Weld County Attorney, Karin McDougal, has reviewed the Agreement and determined that its terms are acceptable. The Board approved placement of this Agreement on the Board's agenda via pass -around dated September 20, 2021. I recommend approval of this Agreement for Field Experiences with The University of Southern Mississippi. 2021-2999 kIL 6055 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PASS -AROUND REVIEW TITLE: Agreement for Field Experiences with The University of Southern Mississippi DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT DATE: September 20, 2021 PERSON REQUESTING: Mark Lawley, Executive Director Brief description of the problem/issue: For the Board's review and approval is an Agreement for Field Experiences between The University of Southern Mississippi, School of Health Professions, Public Health, and the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County for the use and benefit of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment (WCDPHE). This Agreement is for the placement of interns with WCDPHE and outlines general requirements of each party. Expected duties include standard intern -level work including tasks such as brochure development, information gathering, and presentation development, with the focus of the internship on Public Health related items, and specifically for the first designated intern, air program -related tasks will be assigned. Work will be completed mostly remote and with equipment owned by the intern. Technical support for the intern will be provided by environmental health staff and is expected to be minimal. This internship is uncompensated; therefore, no wages, benefits or other direct costs will be incurred by the County. The term of this Agreement is for five years, beginning October 1, 2021, and ending October 1, 2026. Both parties have the right to terminate the agreement with thirty days written notice. Assistant Weld County Attorney, Karin McDougal, has reviewed the Agreement and determined that its terms are acceptable. What options exist for the Board? (include consequences, impacts, costs, etc. of options): Approval of the Agreement will enable WCDPHE to complete additional tasks for Public Health programs with no cost to the county outside of technical support activities. It will also provide a valuable learning experience for Public Health interns. Denying the Agreement will result in staff time to accomplish these activities. In addition, said activities may be delayed as staff will need to incorporate these duties into their normal workload. Recommendation: I recommend approval of this Agreement for Field Experiences with The University of Southern Mississippi. Approve Recommendation Work Session Other/Comments: Schedule Perry L. Buck Mike Freeman Scott K. James, Pro -Tern Steve Moreno, Chair Lori Saine The University of Southern Mississippi School of Health Professions-- Public Health AGREEMENT FOR FIELD EXPERIENCES +h This agreement, made and entered into this 05_day of _October , _2021_, by and between _Weld County Public Health hereinafter known as the "Facility", and The University of Southern Mississippi for its College of Nursing and Health Professions, School of Health Professions, Public Health, hereinafter known as the "Program". It is agreed by the aforesaid parties to be of mutual interest and advantage for selected students of the aforesaid indicated Program, hereinafter known as "PH Student", to be provided quality field experiences at the Facility. The aforesaid parties further agree that: I. MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITIES A. The Facility will accept PH Students selected by the Program for a period of field experience education. The Program field experience coordinator and the facility representative(s) shall arrange assignments so that the stated philosophy and objectives of the Program and Facility are met. B. The rules and regulations of the Facility shall be applicable to the assigned PH Student (s). C. The Program maintains the privilege to visit the Facility before, after, and or/during the field experience period. D. The Program will consider suggestion from the Facility's personnel regarding curriculum or field experience improvement. II. PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES The Program shall: A. reserve the right to revise any PH Student assignment while participating in field experiences, B. appoint a field experience coordinator who will be the liaison representative from the Program to the Facility, College of Nursing and Health Professions page 1 Format approved July 25, 2016 aooz / 29 C. immediately notify the Facility in writing of any change or proposed change of the field experience coordinator, D. provide a meeting for the Facility's representative(s) for the purpose of disseminating information about changes in the curriculum and to give an opportunity for information exchange between the Facility, field experience coordinator, and PH students, E. provide the evaluation forms and other forms necessary for the field experiences, F. reserve the right to withdraw a PH Student from his assigned field experience at the Facility when in the Program's judgment the experience does not meet the needs of the PH Student, G. render confirmation in writing to the Facility that the Program and its employees are protected under the Mississippi Tort Claims Act through the IHL Tort Claims Plan, H. not discriminate against any PH Student or applicant for enrollment because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, disability, or national origin, I. provide a statement of philosophy and the objectives of curricular and field experience education to the Facility. III. FACILITY RESPONSIBILITY The Facility shall: A. provide field experiences as stated in the objectives and philosophy of the Program and supervision appropriate to the academic level of the assigned PH Students, B. provide the physical facilities and equipment necessary for the field experiences, C. designate the Facility representative to be the student preceptor and liaison to the Program, D. reserve the right to request that the Program withdraw a PH Student from his/her assigned field experiences when his/her performance is unsatisfactory or his/her behavior is disruptive or detrimental to the Facility, E. complete forms requested by the Program which relate to the field experiences within requested time limits, F. provide orientation material appropriate to the PH Student and the field experience, G. provide a statement of its philosophy and objectives relating to its participation in the field experience program, and College of Nursing and Health Professions page 2 Format approved July 25, 2016 H. assure the Program that the Facility, if not protected under the Mississippi Tort Claims Act, maintains the appropriate General & Professional Liability consistent with industry standards. IV PH STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES A. The PH Students shall: have the responsibility of transportation to and from the Facility and on any special assignments by the Facility, B. be responsible for all emergency room and other medical expenses for treatment of on-the-job incurred injuries, C. be responsible for following the administrative policies of the Facility, D. be responsible for reporting to the designated individual at the Facility on the scheduled days and at the scheduled times, V. GENERAL AGREEMENT A. The term of this agreement shall be five years commencing on _October 1, 2021, and terminating on _October 1, 2026_. B. If there is a conflict as to the duties and obligations of the student owed to Weld County Public Health between this Agreement and the Weld County Release of Liability signed by student intern, the Weld County Release of liability controls with respect to the duties and obligations of the student, but shall not be effective with regard to the Program. C. It is understood and agreed that the parties hereto may revise or modify this agreement by written amendment whenever the same shall be agreed upon by both parties. Both parties reserve the right to terminate the agreement with thirty days written notice. SIGNED teven R. Moser, Provost 4817-0939-4429, v. 1 College of Nursing and Health Professions Weld County Public Health Representative by and through the Weld County Board of Commissioners Steve Moreno, Chair OCT 2 2021 page 3 Format approved July 25, 2016 C — 9 99 RELEASE OF LIABILITY FOR INTERNSHIP WITH WELD COUNTY, CO. THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY, signed this Ca^ , llAt (hereafter referred to as "Intern , of 2 joy 1 A/ ,,ie coin l,4-1 s<,r.• . G.O w&sp 5 . (address) Intern, currentl enrolled and receiving credit under supervision of: (;�•irttS-i y i� i ti "41.-M', �/; (name of institution), is performing functions for: f'n ov a.% -w ,t /tu. i n as part of his/her internship with Weld County. Intern receives practical experience and training pertaining to his/her field of study during the course of his/her internship. uaf 2? ,20 2/,by Intern understands that his/her internship work will consist of: 5117 r44.44 Av4.. Vry . fS/A.w4..t)s Intern also understands that by performing the tasks required of the internship, he/she will assume the risks typically associated with this work, including, but not limited to, the following: s.q4/. 1��.k4 Hoge......'t * PL.. G. /�s a (G,s.04./ Intern understands that he/she is not considered to be an employee of Weld County, Colorado, and/or the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County during the course of the internship. As a result, Intern will not receive the benefits, compensation, and/or insurance coverage typically afforded Weld County employees. • I fully understand that the County will not provide or pay for medical treatment for injuries that occur within the scope and course of my activities. I fully understand that as an intern, I do not work for the County as an employee, therefore, I am not entitled to workers' compensation benefits and the County cannot provide lost wages or permanent disability benefits for Intern's regular employment. • I fully understand and agree that if I use my personal vehicle while conducting County business, my personal automobile insurance is my responsibility and primary to any other insurance that may exist. I fully understand and agree that if I use any of my personal property while conducting volunteer County business, the County will not provide insurance coverage or be financially responsible should damage or loss occur. In consideration for the educational opportunity offered by Weld County, Intern, on behalf of himself/herself, and on behalf of his/her heirs, successors and assigns, voluntarily releases Weld county, Colorado, by and through the Weld County Board of County Commissioners, its employees, agents, representatives and servants from any and all claims and liability, past, present or future, for any injury to Intern or his or her property resulting from any cause whatsoever, excepting only any such injury or damage resulting from the willful acts or Weld County Board of County Commissioners, its employees, agents, representatives, and servants. By signing this Release, Intern acknowledges that he/she has read and understands all of the provisions stated herein. Date Witness z y/c Date Human Resources Director Contract Form New Contract Request Entity inforrnatitm Entity Name* Entity ID* UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI >00044600 Contract Name* Contract ID UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI AGREEMENT FOR 5302 FIELD EXPERIENCES Contract Status CTB REVIEW Contract Lead* AGOMEZ Contract Lead Email agomez@weldgov.com Contract Description* UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI INTERNSHIP AGREEMENT FOR FIELD EXPERIENCES Contract Description 2 Contract Type* AGREEMENT Amount * $0.00 Renewable NO Automatic Renewal NO Grant NO IGA NO e HEALTH Department Email CM-Health@weldgov.com Department Head Email CM-Health- DeptHead _ weldgov.com County Attorney GENERAL COUNTY A I I ORNEY EMAIL County Attorney Email CM- COUNTYA I I ORNEY@WELDG OV. COM Requested BOCC Agenda Date* 10/18,;2021 Parent Contract ID Requires Board YES Department Project # Due Date 10114/2021 Will a work session with BOCC be required?* NO Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be included? NO If this is a renewal enter previous Contract ID If this is part of a ?RSA enter MSA Contract ID Note: the Previous Contract Number and Master Sen/ices Agreement Number should be left blank if those contracts are not in On Base Contract Dates: Effective Date 10/01,2021 Review Date* 08/01,'2026 Renewal Date Termination Notice Period Committed Delivery Date Expiration Date * 10,01f2026 Contact Information Contact Info Contact Name Purchasing Purchasing Approver Approval Process Department Head TANYA GEISER DH Approved Date 10/18i2021 Final Approval BOCC Approved BOCC Signed Date BOCC Agenda Date 10/25!2021 Originator AGOMEZ Contact Type Contact Email Finance Approver CHRIS D'OVIDIO Contact Phone i Contact Phone 2 Purchasing Approved Date Finance Approved Date 10,`19x'2021 Tyler Ref AG 102521 Legal Counsel KARIN MCDOUGAL Legal Counsel Approved Date 10,;'19x`2021 Hello