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Maricopa County — Formal (2025-04-04)

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CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA

STUDENT ROTATION TRAINING AGREEMENT

This Student Rotation Training Agreement (“Agreement”) sets forth the terms of

the rotation of Students from the Catholic University of America, Conway School of
Nursing (“CUA”), whose principal office is located at 620 Michigan Ave NE, Washington,
DC 20064 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

The educational goals and objectives for any rotation will be provided by CUA 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 CUA.

The Program Director of the applicable Training Program at CUA shall retain full
control and responsibility for the overall education of the Students.

2. Responsibilities of CUA for Rotations

Use proper administrative procedures acceptable to MCDPH in planning for
observation and practical experience.

Provide for supervision and instruction as agreed upon by both parties.

Ensure that Students participating in the program along with any faculty
observers at MCDPH adhere to existing rules and regulations of MCDPH.

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 CUA 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.

Prohibit Students or CUA staff members 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.

Ensure that Student dress and grooming shall be appropriate for MCDPH and
for health care workers. Students will comply with the MCDPH dress code.

G. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, CUA agrees that the faculty
observers and Students enrolled at MCDPH shall not be employees or agents of
MCDPH or Maricopa County, and shail 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 CUA 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 $2,000,000 per claim and a $4,000,000
aggregate. In the event any insurance policies required 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. CUA will provide
proof of such coverage in the form of Certificates of Insurance to MCDPH.

|. Remove from MCDPH any Student or faculty observer identified for any reason
as unacceptable by MCDPH.

J. Reimburse MCDPH for damage to equipment or supplies, provided MCDPH
provides evidence that such damage was caused by Students or faculty

observers.

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 Students’ learning experiences, including planning with MCDPH staff for the
assignment of Students to specific learning experiences which are appropriate
for the Student's program.

Keep CUA informed of changes in policy that affect Students and faculty
observers.

4. Mutual Responsibilities of MCDPH and CUA

The personnel of MCDPH and the faculty of CUA assigned to the program will
confer at such times as may be mutually agreed upon to evaluate the
educational program.

The personnel of MCDPH and the faculty of CUA assigned to the program shall
cooperate in providing a sound educational environment.

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.

Upon request, each party will complete program evaluation forms for Students,
faculty, or learning experiences.

5. Term and Termination

The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2035.
The Agreement may be renewed for additional terms by the mutual consent of
both parties.

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

CUA and MCDPH shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis
prohibited by applicable law, 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.

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.

This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of
the State of Arizona. 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.

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.

Individuals executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties represent and
warrant that they have been authorized to do so.

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.

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.

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.

Objections of Conscience: The parties agree that no student or faculty of CUA
will be required to participate in any procedure which is contrary to his or her
religion or conscience. It is understood that means students may not be able to
participate in clinic areas where full options are discussed.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): The parties agree
to comply with applicable federal laws and regulations governing the use and/or
disclosure of individually identifiable health information. MCDPH shall provide
students with appropriate training regarding patient privacy and confidentiality.
Such training shall satisfy the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and related regulations. CUA will inform its students that
they are required to attend the HIPAA training provided.

Student records: Pursuant to the Family Education Right and Privacy Act
(FERPA), the Site shall protect the confidentiality of the student's records and
shall not release any information without written consent from the student
unless required to do so by law or permitted to do so under the terms of this
agreement. For the purposes of this Agreement, the University hereby
designates persons supervising the student(s) at the Site to be school officials
under FERPA with a legitimate educational interest in the educational records of
the participating student(s). This means that the Site staff and the University
staff may exchange information about the student for purposes related to the
training, education, and performance of the Student.

This Agreement may be cancelled in accordance with A.R.S. § 38-511.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, MCDPH and CUA have executed this Agreement.

MARICOPA COUNTY CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA,
Acting for and on behalf of by and for its SCHOOL OF NURSING

the Department of Public Health

as
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Chairman, f* Ddte
Maricopa County Board of
Supervisors Name Marie Nolan, PhD, RN, FAAN
Title: | Dean, School of Nursing
Attest: Him
By: J: Bre 4/9/2025
Clerk of the Board Date Date

Name J. Steven Brown, PhD, P.E.

Date Title. Senior Vice Provost for

Approved as to Form
Administration

Deputy County Attorney