GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY STUDENT ROTATION TRAINING AGREEMENT 26-35.PDF

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GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
STUDENT ROTATION TRAINING AGREEMENT 
This Off-Site preceptor Student Rotation Training Agreement (“Agreement”) sets 
forth the terms of the rotation of Students from Grand Canyon University (“GCU”), an 
Arizona nonprofit corporation whose principal office is located at 3300 W. Camelback Rd., 
Phoenix, AZ 85017 to Maricopa County, by and for its Department of Public Health 
(“MCDPH”), whose principal office is located at 4041 N. Central Ave., Ste. 1400, Phoenix, 
AZ 85012 for educational training and experience. 
1. Rotation Goals and Objectives
A.
The educational goals and objectives for any rotation will be provided by GCU to
the applicable MCDPH preceptor prior to the start of the rotation. If these goals
and objectives are acceptable to MCDPH, the MCDPH preceptor will sign a
statement agreeing to meet the goals and objectives of the rotation and will return
the original copy to GCU.
B.
The Program Director of the applicable Training Program at GCU shall retain full
control and responsibility for the overall education of the Students.
2. Responsibilities of GCU for Rotations
A.
Use proper administrative procedures acceptable to MCDPH in planning for
observation and practical experience.
B.
Provide for supervision and instruction as agreed upon by both parties.
C.
Ensure that Students and faculty participating in the program at MCDPH adhere
to existing rules and regulations of MCDPH.
D.
Ensure each Student participating in the program at MCDPH meets the same
health standards that are required of all employees at MCDPH. MCDPH may
request upon reasonable notice a physical examination and/or laboratory or other
diagnostic tests for any Student. The Student and GCU shall have the option to
either agree to such physical examinations, labs and tests or to withdraw the
Student from MCDPH. MCDPH shall not be responsible for any cost or charges
incurred for such physical examinations, labs or tests.
E.
Prohibit Students or GCU staff members from releasing any material relative to
practical experiences that has not been approved for release for publication or to
third parties by MCDPH, or that is confidential by law.
F.
Ensure that Student dress and grooming shall be appropriate for MCDPH and for
health care workers. Students will comply with the MCDPH dress code.

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G. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, GCU agrees that the faculty 
observers and Students enrolled at MCDPH shall not be employees or agents of 
MCDPH or Maricopa County, and shall not be entitled to any defense or indemnity 
under Maricopa County’s Declaration of Trust for Maricopa County, Arizona, Self-
Insured Risk Trust Fund, benefits, conditions, terms or rights of MCDPH 
employees including workers’ compensation, medical or hospitalization insurance 
or benefits, pension, retirement or vacation pay, credit or other benefits or rights 
of MCDPH employees. MCDPH may, at its own election, decide to provide 
Students a stipend. MCDPH employees employed by GCU as faculty members 
on their own time (non-MCDPH pay status) will be subject to the same restrictions.  
 
H. Provide general liability insurance coverage or self-insurance coverage, to include 
commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 each occurrence and 
$3,000,000 general aggregate annually. Provide or require that Student obtain
professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 per claim and a $3,000,000 
aggregate annually. In the event any insurance policies required herein are written 
on a claims made basis, coverage shall extend for two years past the Agreement’s 
completion as evidenced by annual Certificates of Insurance. GCU will provide 
proof of such coverage in the form of Certificates of Insurance to MCDPH.  
 
I. 
Remove from MCDPH any Student or Faculty Member reasonably identified, for 
any reason, as unacceptable by MCDPH.  
 
J. Reimburse MCDPH for breakage or damage (together “Damage”) to equipment 
or supplies, provided MCDPH provides evidence that such Damage was caused 
by Faculty Members. 
 
K. Designate a person or persons to assist in the coordination of Student learning 
experiences, including planning with MCDPH medical staff to assign Students to 
specific learning experiences that are appropriate for the program(s). 
L. Provide a 30-day advance notice for Students assigned to a rotation.  
3. Responsibilities of MCDPH for Rotations 
A. Provide training experiences and make available the related facilities at MCDPH 
for Students enrolled in any program.  
 
B. MCDPH staff will teach and supervise Students while assigned to MCDPH 
experiences. Any client services provided by Students shall be under the direct 
and exclusive supervision of qualified staff employed by MCDPH.  
C. Designate a person or persons or MCDPH unit to assist in the coordination of the 
Students’ learning experiences, including planning with MCDPH medical staff for

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the assignment of Students to specific learning experiences which are appropriate 
for the Student’s program. 
D. Keep GCU informed of changes in policy which affect faculty and Students. 
 
4. Mutual Responsibilities of MCDPH and GCU
 
A. The personnel of MCDPH and the faculty of GCU assigned to the program will 
confer at such times as may be mutually agreed upon to evaluate the educational 
program.  
 
B. The personnel of MCDPH and the faculty of GCU assigned to the program shall 
cooperate in providing a sound educational environment.  
C. Students are assigned for practical training experiences in the appropriate 
MCDPH unit. Both parties shall mutually agree upon the number of Students and 
the appropriate MCDPH unit for training. 
D. Upon request, each party will complete program evaluation forms for Students, 
faculty, or learning experiences.  
 
E. The Parties agree to protect the participants’ educational records in accordance 
with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. 1232g and any 
applicable policy of the Parties. To the extent permitted by law, the Parties may 
share information from participants’ educational records with each other so that 
each can perform its respective responsibilities under this Agreement but shall not 
disclose or share education records with any third party.  
 
5. Term and Termination 
 
A. The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2036. 
The Agreement may be renewed for additional terms by the mutual consent of 
both parties.  
 
B. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days prior 
written notice to the other party; provided, however, Students participating at 
MCDPH at the time of termination shall be given an opportunity to complete their 
participation.  
 
6. Miscellaneous 
 
A. GCU and MCDPH shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of 
race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy 
or childbirth, political or religious affiliation or ideas, culture, creed, social origin or 
condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, 
national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military service or veteran status, or

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marital status, whether as to employees, applicants for employment, students, 
faculty, or clients. To the extent applicable to this Agreement, both parties agree 
to comply with all state and federal employment laws, rules, regulations, and 
executive orders, including Executive Order 2009-09 as amended by Executive 
Order 2023-01, relating to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination.  
B. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed or construed as creating a relationship 
of principal and agent or of partnership or of joint venture between the Parties. 
Students shall not be considered servants, agents, or employees of MCDPH.  
C. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of 
the state of Arizona, and is subject to the provisions of A.R.S. § 38-511. Exclusive 
venue and jurisdiction for any actions or proceedings related to or stemming from 
this Agreement will be in the state or federal courts sitting in Phoenix, Arizona. 
 
D. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of both Parties 
and their respective successors, heirs, assigns and legal representatives. Neither 
this Agreement nor any rights hereunder may be assigned without the prior 
written consent of the non-assigning Party.  
 
E. Individuals executing this Agreement on behalf of the Parties represent and 
warrant that they have been authorized to do so.  
 
F. 
This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the Parties relating to the 
subject matter of this Agreement. Any prior agreements, promises, negotiations 
or representations between the Parties, either oral or written, relating to the 
subject matter of this Agreement which are not expressly set forth herein are of 
no force or effect. Any modifications or amendments must be agreed to by both 
Parties in writing and shall become effective on the date stated therein. 
 
G. During the term of this Agreement, the Parties shall take such actions, including 
revising this Agreement, as necessary or advisable to comply fully with all laws, 
rules and regulations applicable to the performance of this Agreement, including 
without limitation the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and the 
Family Educational Records and Privacy Act.  
 
H. Each Party (as "indemnitor") agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the 
other Party (as "indemnitee") from and against any and all claims, losses, liability, 
costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) (hereinafter collectively 
referred to as "claims") arising out of the negligent performance of this 
Agreement, but only to the extent that such claims which result in 
vicarious/derivative liability to the indemnitee are caused by the act, omission, 
negligence, misconduct, or other fault of the indemnitor, its officers, officials, 
agents, employees, or volunteers.

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I.
Compliance Requirements for A.R.S. § 41-4401, Government Procurement; E-
Verify Requirement:
i. 
GCU warrants compliance with all federal immigration laws and regulations 
relating to employees and warrants its compliance with A.R.S. § 23-214, 
Subsection A (that subsection reads: “After December 31, 2007, every 
employer, after hiring an employee, shall verify the employment eligibility 
of the employee through the E-Verify program and shall keep a record of 
the verification for the duration of the employee’s employment or at least 
three years, whichever is longer”).  
ii. 
A breach of warranty regarding compliance with immigration laws and 
regulations shall be deemed a material breach of this Agreement and GCU 
may be subject to penalties up to and including termination of the contract.  
iii. 
Failure to comply with a State audit process to randomly verify the 
employment records of contractors and subcontractors shall be deemed a 
material breach of this Agreement and GCU may be subject to penalties 
up to and including termination of the Agreement.  
iv. 
The State of Arizona retains the legal right to inspect the papers of any 
employee who works on this Agreement to ensure that the contractor or 
subcontractor is complying with the warranty under Paragraph i.  
v. 
For questions about E-Verify GCU should visit the following web site: 
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis.  
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, MCDPH and GCU have executed this Agreement.
MARICOPA COUNTY
Acting for and on behalf of
the Department of Public Health
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
By: 
By: 
Chair, 
Maricopa County Board of 
Supervisors
Name:
Title:
Attest:
Clerk of the Board
Date
Approved as to Form
Date
Deputy County Attorney