USC MPH_ MARICOPA COUNTY DPH AGREEMENT - PE SIGNED.PDF

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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 
 
STUDENT ROTATION TRAINING AGREEMENT 
 
 
This Student Rotation Training Agreement (“Agreement”) sets forth the terms of 
the rotation of Students from the University of Southern California (“USC”), by and for its 
Keck School of Medicine, whose principal office is located at 1845 N. Soto St., Ste. 205, 
Los Angeles, CA 90032 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 USC 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 USC.   
 
B. The Program Director of the applicable Training Program at USC shall retain full 
control and responsibility for the overall education of the Students.   
 
2. Responsibilities of USC 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. Require Students and faculty participating in the program at MCDPH to 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 USC 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 USC 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. Require Students to dress and maintain grooming 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, USC agrees that the Faculty 
Members 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, stipends, 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 employees employed by USC as faculty 
members on their own time (non-MCDPH pay status) will be subject to the same 
restrictions as stated herein.   
 
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 $2,000,000 
each occurrence and $4,000,000 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 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.  USC 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 Students or Faculty Members.   
 
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

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assignment of Students to specific learning experiences which are appropriate for 
the Student’s program.   
 
D. Keep USC informed of changes in policy which affect faculty and Students.   
 
4. Mutual Responsibilities of MCDPH and USC 
 
A. The personnel of MCDPH and the faculty of USC 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 USC 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 December 1, 2022, through June 30, 
2032.  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. USC and MCDPH shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of 
age, race, religion, creed, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, sexual 
orientation or veteran status.  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.   
 
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

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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. To the fullest extent permitted by law, and to the extent that claims, damages, 
losses or expenses are not covered and paid by insurance purchased by USC, 
USC shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless MCDPH (as Owner), its agents, 
representatives, officers, directors, officials, and employees from and against all 
claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including, but not limited to attorneys' 
fees, court costs, expert witness fees, and the costs and attorneys' fees for 
appellate proceedings) to the extent arising out of, or alleged to have resulted 
from the negligent acts, errors, omissions, or mistakes relating to USC’s 
performance of this Agreement. 
 
i. 
USC's duty to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless MCDPH, its agents, 
representatives, officers, directors, officials, and employees shall arise in 
connection with any claim, damage, loss, or expense that is attributable to 
bodily injury, sickness, disease, death or injury to, impairment of, or 
destruction of tangible property, including loss of use resulting therefrom, 
caused by negligent acts, errors, omissions, or mistakes in USC’s 
performance of this Agreement, but only to the extent caused by the 
negligent acts or omissions of USC, a subcontractor, any one directly or 
indirectly employed by them, or anyone for whose acts they may be liable, 
regardless of whether or not such claim, damage, loss, or expense is 
caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder.

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ii. 
The amount and type of insurance coverage requirements set forth herein 
will in no way be construed as limiting the scope of the indemnity in this 
paragraph.   
 
I. To the fullest extent permitted by law, and to the extent that claims, damages, 
losses or expenses are not covered and paid by insurance purchased by MCDPH, 
MCDPH shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless USC, its agents, 
representatives, officers, directors, officials, and employees from and against all 
claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including, but not limited to attorneys' 
fees, court costs, expert witness fees, and the costs and attorneys' fees for 
appellate proceedings) to the extent arising out of, or alleged to have resulted 
from the negligent acts, errors, omissions, or mistakes relating to MCDPH’s 
performance of this Agreement. 
 
i. 
MCDPH’s duty to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless USC, its agents, 
representatives, officers, directors, officials, and employees shall arise in 
connection with any claim, damage, loss, or expense that is attributable to 
bodily injury, sickness, disease, death or injury to, impairment of, or 
destruction of tangible property, including loss of use resulting therefrom, 
caused by negligent acts, errors, omissions, or mistakes in MCDPH’s 
performance of this Agreement, but only to the extent caused by the 
negligent acts or omissions of MCDPH, a subcontractor, any one directly 
or indirectly employed by them, or anyone for whose acts they may be 
liable, regardless of whether or not such claim, damage, loss, or expense 
is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder. 
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, MCDPH and USC have executed this Agreement. 
 
(signature page follows)

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MARICOPA COUNTY 
Acting for and on behalf of 
the Department of Public Health 
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN 
CALIFORNIA 
Acting for an on behalf of 
the Keck School of Medicine 
 
 
By:   
 
By:  
 
 
Chairman,  
Maricopa County Board of 
Supervisors 
 
 
 
Name: 
 
 
                    Date 
 
Michael B. Nichol 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Title: 
Associate Vice Provost for 
 
 
 
 
Online Education 
Attest: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Clerk of the Board  
 
Date 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Director, MCDPH 
 
 
Date 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Approved as to Form 
 
Date 
Deputy County Attorney 
 
 
 
 
Nov 10, 2022