SNHU STUDENT ROTATION TRAINING AGREEMENT.PDF

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SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY 
 
STUDENT ROTATION TRAINING AGREEMENT 
 
 
This Student Rotation Training Agreement (“Agreement”) sets forth the terms of 
the rotation of Students from Southern New Hampshire University (“SNHU”), by and for 
its College of Health Professions, a New Hampshire nonprofit organization whose 
principal office is located at 2500 N. River Rd., Manchester, NH 03106 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 SNHU 
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 SNHU.  
 
B. The Program Director of the applicable Training Program at SNHU shall retain full 
control and responsibility for the overall education of the Students.  
 
C. College offers a Master of Public Health program (“Program”) to provide academic 
and professional education for students (“Students”) and desires access to 
facilities in which its Students can obtain broader learning experiences related to 
the Program. 
 
2. Responsibilities of SNHU 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 participating in the program along with any faculty observers 
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 SNHU 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. 
 
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E. Prohibit Students or SNHU 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.  
 
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.  
 
G. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, SNHU agrees that 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 SNHU as faculty members on their own time (non-
MCDPH pay status) will be subject to the same restrictions.  
 
H. Remove from MCDPH any Student or faculty observer identified for any reason 
as unacceptable by MCDPH.  
 
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Ensure that Students reimburse MCDPH for damage to equipment or supplies, 
provided MCDPH provides evidence that such damage was caused by Students 
or faculty observers.  
 
J. 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).  
 
K. 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.  
 
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D. Keep SNHU informed of changes in policy that affect Students and faculty 
observers.  
 
E. Licensure, Patient Care and Inspections. MCDPH shall:  
 
1. For any MCDPH licensed medical facility to which a Student may rotate, 
maintain its license as a medical facility and comply with all applicable laws, 
regulations, and accreditation requirements, including but not limited to those 
involving workplace safety.  
 
2. Retain full authority and responsibility for patient or clients care and quality 
standards and maintain a level of care that meets generally accepted standards 
conducive to satisfactory instruction.  
 
3. Notify SNHU within ten (10) business days of receipt of notice that MCDPH is 
not in compliance with any such laws, regulations, and/or accreditation 
requirements.  
 
F. Emergency Healthcare. In the event a Student needs emergency medical care or 
treatment while the Student is on the premises at a MCDPH licensed medical 
facility, or as a result of an injury that occurred on-site while the Student was 
participating in the Program, MCDPH shall contact 911 and care and treatment 
shall be provided as is available through MCDPH until the Student can be 
transferred to the care of an emergency medical care and treatment provider. The 
Student shall be responsible for the cost and charges of all such related care and 
treatment.  
 
4. Mutual Responsibilities of MCDPH and SNHU 
 
A. The personnel of MCDPH and the faculty of SNHU 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 SNHU 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. Each Party, at its sole cost and expense, shall obtain, keep in force, and maintain 
during the term of this Agreement such professional liability and general liability 
insurance coverage (or a comparable program of self-insurance) to cover the acts 
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or omissions of the Party and its employees in the course of the Program pursuant 
to this Agreement, but in no event shall such coverage at any time be less than 
one million dollars ($1,000,000) per covered person or event or three million 
dollars ($3,000,000) in the aggregate. In the event that this insurance is in the 
form of claims made, the Party shall obtain a full extended reporting endorsement 
(“Tail”) to cover any event that may have occurred during a term of the Agreement. 
The Party shall notify the other Party immediately upon receiving notice of the 
cancellation, expiration or non-renewal of any insurance required hereunder. 
Each Party shall provide the other Party with a certificate or certificates of 
insurance or other satisfactory documentation evidencing that the insurance 
coverage specified herein is in full force and effect throughout the term of this 
Agreement.  
 
1. It should be expressly understood, however, that the insurance coverage 
required under this Section 4E shall not in any way limit the liability of the other 
Party.  
 
F. Each Party (the “Indemnifying Party”) shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend 
the other Party, its officers, trustees, employees, agents, and Students (in the 
case of College) (each an “Indemnified Party”) from and against any and all 
liabilities, losses, damages, deficiencies, claims, actions, judgments, settlements, 
interest, awards, penalties, fines, costs and/or expenses of whatever kind, 
including reasonable attorneys’ fees, that are incurred by the Indemnified Party 
(collectively “Indemnified Party Losses”) arising out of or resulting from claims, 
lawsuits, or liability brought or imposed against the Indemnified Party by any third 
party to the extent that Indemnified Party Losses result from (i) any negligent act 
or omission of the Indemnifying Party, its officers, employees, agents, or Students 
(in the case of College) (including any reckless or willful misconduct) in connection 
with the performance of its obligations under this Agreement; or (ii) any bodily 
injury, death of any person, or damage to real or tangible personal property 
caused by the negligent acts or omissions of the Indemnifying Party, its officers, 
employees, or agents (including any reckless or willful misconduct) in connection 
with the performance of its obligations under this Agreement; or (iii) any failure by 
the Indemnifying Party to comply with any applicable federal, state, or local laws, 
regulations, or codes in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement.  
 
5. Term and Termination 
 
A. The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2034. 
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 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.  
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6. Miscellaneous 
 
A. SNHU 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.  
 
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 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.  
 
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. This 
Agreement may not be assigned in part or whole without the prior written consent 
of both parties.  
 
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 that are not expressly included are of no force 
or effect. Any modifications or amendments must be agreed to by both parties in 
writing.  
 
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.  
 
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1. Confidentiality; HIPAA. SNHU shall notify Students that they are expected to 
comply with the applicable provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and 
Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”), as amended or modified by the American 
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (“ARRA”), and the requirements of 
any regulations promulgated thereunder, including, without limitation, the 
federal privacy regulations as contained in 45 C.F.R. Part 164 and the federal 
security standards as contained in 45 CFR 162. SNHU shall notify Students 
that they shall not use or further disclose any protected health information, as 
defined in 45 C.F.R. 164.504, or individually identifiable health information, as 
defined in 42 U.S.C. §1320d (the “Protected Health Information”), other than as 
permitted by this Agreement and the requirements of HIPAA.  
 
2. FERPA. Parties agree to protect the Student’s educational records in 
accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 20 USC 1232g 
to the extent applicable to such Party. To the extent permitted by law, the 
Parties may share information from participant’s 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 
absent the written consent of the Student.  
 
H. This Agreement may be cancelled in accordance with A.R.S. § 38-511.  
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, MCDPH and SNHU have executed this Agreement.  
 
MARICOPA COUNTY 
Acting for and on behalf of 
the Department of Public Health 
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE 
UNIVERSITY, by and for its 
COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS 
 
 
By:   
 
By:  
 
 
Chairman,  
Maricopa County Board of 
Supervisors 
 
 
 
Name: 
 
 
 
          Date 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Title: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Attest: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Clerk of the Board  
 
Date 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Approved as to Form 
 
Date 
Deputy County Attorney 
 
 
 
 
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Toni Clayton
5/6/2024
Executive Director Health Professions