UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA BIRMINGAHM - STUDENT ROTATION TRAINING AGREEMENT.PDF

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, BIRMINGHAM
STUDENT ROTATION TRAINING AGREEMENT
This Student
the rotation of students from The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama, by and
for The University of Alabama at Birmingham, a constitutionally created public corporation
of the State of Alabama UNIVERSITY , whose principal office is located at 1720 2nd
Ave. South, Birmingham, AL 35294 to Maricopa County, by and for its Department of
Publi , 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
UNIVERSITY 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 a copy to UNIVERSITY.
B. The UNIVERSITY shall retain full control and responsibility for the overall
education of the Students.
2. Responsibilities of UNIVERSITY 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. Inform students participating in the program that they must adhere to the existing
rules and regulations of MCDPH.
D. Inform each student participating in the program at MCDPH that they must meet
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 UNIVERSITY 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. Inform students that they are prohibited from releasing any material relative to
practical experiences that has not been approved by MCDPH for release for
publication or to third parties, or that is confidential by law.
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F. Inform students that they must dress and groom in accordance with and comply
with the MCDPH dress code.
G. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, UNIVERSITY agrees that the
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
Declaration of Trust for Maricopa County, Arizona, Self-
Insured Risk Trust Fund, benefits, conditions, terms or rights of MCDPH
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. If consistent with applicable law, MCDPH employees
employed by UNIVERSITY as faculty members on their own time (non-MCDPH
pay status) will be subject to the same restrictions.
H. Provide professional and either general liability insurance coverage or self-
insurance coverage to each individual rotating student for the duration of the
assigned rotation, to include commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000
each occurrence and $3,000,000 general aggregate, and professional liability
insurance of $1,000,000 per claim and a $3,000,000 aggregate. UNIVERSITY will
provide proof of such coverage in the form of Certificates of Insurance to MCDPH
upon request.
I. Remove from MCDPH any Student identified for any reason as being
unacceptable by MCDPH.
J. Reimburse MCDPH for damage to equipment or supplies, provided MCDPH
provides evidence that such damage was caused by students.
K. Designate a person or persons to assist in the coordination of Student learning
experiences, including planning with MCDPH 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
learning experiences, including planning with MCDPH staff for the
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assignment of students to specific learning experiences which are appropriate for
the program.
D. Keep UNIVERSITY informed of changes in policy that affect students.
4. Mutual Responsibilities of MCDPH and UNIVERSITY
A. The personnel of MCDPH and the faculty of UNIVERSITY assigned to the
program will remotely confer at such times as may be mutually agreed upon to
evaluate the educational program.
B. The personnel of MCDPH and the faculty of UNIVERSITY 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.
5. Term and Termination
A. The term of this Agreement shall be from November 1, 2026, through June 30,
2036. The Agreement may be renewed for additional terms by the mutual written
consent of both parties.
B. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon 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. UNIVERSITY 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 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.
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B. Nothing in this Agreement 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 binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of both parties
and their respective successors, heirs, assigns and legal representatives. This
Agreement may not be assigned in part or whole without the prior written consent
of both parties.
D. Individuals executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties represent and
warrant that they have been authorized to do so.
E. 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 that are not expressly included are of no force
or effect. Any modifications or amendments must be agreed to by both parties in
writing.
F. 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. The parties agree that for purposes
of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), MCDPH will be
considered a school official with a legitimate educational reason to have access
to limited personally identifiable information from student records, hereinafter
UNIVERSITY agrees to provide
authorized representatives of MCDPH limited Student Information and only that
which is reasonably necessary for participation in the affiliation. No other Student
Information will be provided. MCDPH acknowledges and agrees that Student
Information provided by UNIVERSITY, or others on behalf of UNIVERSITY, that
directly relates to any UNIVERSITY student, including, but without limitation,
academic information (e.g., coursework, grades, degrees earned, performance in
other external rotations); professional information, (e.g., licenses obtained,
suspension, revocation); training and/or certifications (e.g, CPR,
OSHA/Bloodborne pathogen); health information (e.g., Hepatitis, TB Testing);
health and other insurance information and, the results of any criminal
background check and/or drug testing/treatment information is Student
Information and is protected by FERPA. MCDPH represents and certifies that it
will (1) protect the confidentiality of all Student Information; and will not, except
with the written consent of the student, (2) use Student Information for any
purpose other than to carry out the purposes of this agreement; or (3) disclose
Student Information except to authorized individuals within its organization who
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have a legitimate need to know Student Information in order to carry out the
purposes of this Agreement.
G. Each party hereto agrees to be responsible for the negligent acts or omissions of
its officers, employees, and agents, which occur within the line and scope of their
performance of the services which are the subject of the Agreement. Further,
UNIVERSITY agrees to be responsible for the negligent acts or omissions of its
students which arise from the performance of their responsibilities arising from
the training which is the subject of this Agreement.
H. This Agreement may be cancelled in accordance with A.R.S. § 38-511 if a conflict
of interest arises involving individuals who helped create or negotiate the contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, MCDPH and UNIVERSITY have executed this Agreement.
MARICOPA COUNTY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
Acting for and on behalf of UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA FOR THE
the Department of Public Health UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT
BIRMINGHAM
By: By:
Chair, Date
Maricopa County Board of
Supervisors Name:
Title:
Attest:
Clerk of the Board Date
Approved as to Form Date
Deputy County Attorney
UAB UC 279768
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