OHIO STATE UNIVERISTY ROTATION AGREEMENT.PDF

OHIO UNIVERSITY

STUDENT ROTATION TRAINING AGREEMENT

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

the rotation of Students from Ohio University, by and for its College of Health Sciences
and Professions (“OU”), whose principal office is located at Grover Center W129A, 1 Ohio
University, Athens, OH 45701 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 OU 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 OU.

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

2. Responsibilities of OU for Rotations

A.

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 and faculty participating in the program 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 OU 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 OU 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.

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, OU 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 OU 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. OU will provide proof of such coverage in the
form of Certificates of Insurance to MCDPH.

|. 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. Equipment or supplies do not include single-
use items, i.e., gloves, masks, gowns, tape, and bandages.

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 OU informed of changes in policy which affect faculty and Students.

MCDPH shall secure and maintain at all times during this Agreement, at its sole
expense: (ij) commercial general liability insurance or a comparable program of
self insurance covering itself, its agents and employees in the minimum amounts
of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 in the aggregate; (ii)
professional liability/medical malpractice insurance covering itself, its agents and
employees in the minimum amounts of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence and
$4,000,000 in the aggregate; and (iii) to the extent required by law, workers’
compensation insurance covering its employees. MCDPH shall furnish or make
available to OU certificates of insurance.

4. Mutual Responsibilities of MCDPH and OU

A. The personnel of MCDPH and the faculty of OU 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 OU 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

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.

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 shail be given an opportunity to complete their
participation.

6. Miscellaneous

A.

OU 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.

Nothing contained herein shail 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 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.

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 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 shail become effective on the date stated therein.

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.

To the extent permitted by Ohio law, including but not limited to the Ohio
Constitution, R.C. Chapter 2743 et seq. and R.C. §3345.40, each party agrees to
be responsible for any negligent acts or omissions arising out of this Agreement
by or through itself or its employees and each party further agrees to defend itself
and themselves and pay any judgments and costs arising out of such negligent
acts or omissions, and nothing in this Agreement will impute or transfer any such
responsibility from one party to the other.

OU warrants and certifies that it does not currently, and agrees for the duration of
the contract that it will not, use:

i. The forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China.

ii. Any goods or services produced by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in

the People's Republic of China.

ii. Any contractors, subcontractors or suppliers that use the forced labor or
any goods or services produced by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in

the People's Republic of China.

If OU becomes aware during the term of the Agreement that OU is not in
compliance with this paragraph, OU shall notify MCDPH within five business days
after becoming aware of the noncompliance. Failure of OU to provide a written
certification that OU has remedied the noncompliance within one hundred eighty
(180) days after notifying MCDPH of its noncompliance, this Agreement shail
terminate unless the Term of this Agreement shall end prior to said one hundred

eighty (180) day period.

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

MARICOPA COUNTY

Acting for and on behalf of
the Department of Public Health

By:
Chairman,
Maricopa County Board of
Supervisors
Attest:
Clerk of the Board Date
Director, MCDPH Date
Approved as to Form Date

Deputy County Attorney

OHIO UNIVERSITY

Acting for and on behalf of the College of

Health Sciences and Professions

By: |lasca Yat Mh aurede 2

Name:

Title:

Date IPSS ROC

Marianne Malawista, PhD

Sr Director Clinical Education