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Home My WebLink About1988-08-02; City Council; 9557; REVISION TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AND PALOMAR COLLEGE FOR PARAMEDIC TRAININGc b Q 9 8 rr: Q .. Z 0 - 6 a s 2 3 0 0 d /L-> CI~OF CARLSBAD - AGEN~BILL j DEPl CITY RH A6#- TITLE MTG. 8/2/88 CITY OF CARLSBAD AND PALOMAR COLLEGE REVISION TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FOR PARAMEDIC TRAINING DEPT. FIR CITY RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council adopt Resolution No. Kf-Ad,) approving a revised agreement betwec the City of Carlsbad and the Governing Board of Palomar College to providc paramedic instruction. ITEM EXPLANATION: On November 3, 1987 the Council adopted Resolution No. 9275 approving an agreement between the City and Palomar College to provide paramedic instrL as a part of a new paramedic training program at the College. Since that approval, the agreement has been revised by the College. The revision includes an indemnification and hold harmless clause providing be liability protection to agencies who are signatories to the agreement. Tt- new version of the agreement is being utilized by most other agencies in North County who are signatoriesto the agreement. FISCAL IMPACT: No direct cost to the City. EXHI BITS : 1. 2. Revised Agreement 3. Certificate of Insurance Future paramedic training costs will be reduc Resolution No. ff'Ad 1 approving revised Agreement 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 e 0 RESOLUTION NO. 88-261 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIF01 BOARD OF PALOMAR COLLEGE TO PROVIDE PARAMEDIC INSTRUCTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AND THE GOVEl The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California does herel resolve as follows: 1. That that certain agreement between the City of Carlsbad ar Governing Board of Palomar College for paramedic instruction, attacf hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby approved, 2. That the Mayor of the City of Carlsbad is hereby authorize( directed to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the City of Carlsbad. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California held on the 2nd day August , 1988 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Pettine, Mamaux and Larson NOES: None ABSENT: None ~ ATTEST: (SEAL) a 0 AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this di 9 198 ? by and between the Governing Board of Palomar Co' CITY OF CARLSBAD , California, hereinafter callec agents for Palomar Coilege, hereinafter called the COLLEGE, and EMT-P SERVICE PROVIDER, do hereby agree as follows: BASIS AND PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the COLLEGE is hereby authorized to enter into this agreemer permitted by California Education Code Section 78240. WHEREAS, the COLLEGE and EMT-P SERVICE PROVIDER acknowledge a pub1 ic obligation to contribute to the education of paramedics for the benefit (I students and for community needs, WHEREAS, the COLLEGE has established a program for training paramedic that requires the educational facilities of the EMT-P SERVICE PROVIDER in field practice, WHEREAS, the EMT-P SERVICE PROVIDER has field facilities suitable for educational needs of the College paramedic program, WHEREAS, it is to the mutual benefit of both the COLLEGE and EMT-P SE PROVIDER that students have opportunities for field service education as students and future practitioners. as follows: I. RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRIVILEGES OF THE COLLEGE NOW, THEREFORE, the COLLEGE and the EMT-P SERVICE PROVIDER mutually a A. For the Program in General 1. The COLLEGE assumes full responsibility for offering an educational program eligible for accreditation by the State Department of Education and the San Diego County Division o Emergency Medical Services. The COLLEGE will provide the same quality of education in t paramedic program as it does in all other curriculum offeri The word "faculty" as used herein means the College faculty engaged in teaching in the College Paramedic Program. The \ "student" or "students" as used herein means students of thc COLLEGE who are enrolled in the College Paramedic Program. 2. at the College. 3. -1- 4. The COLLEGE e will select and train precep q ors in cooperation b the field Service Providers. B. Clinical Instructions 1. The COLLEGE will provide the necessary faculty to plan and coordinate the field experience for paramedic students. Saic faculty will assume responsibility for monitoring EMT-P studc while assigned to the EMT-P SERVICE PROVIDER. The COLLEGE will develop a plan for using the EMT-P SERVICE PROVIDER’S facilities to meet the educational goals of the curriculum. This plan will include a list of the number of students to be assigned, the dates and number of hours involy an shall be made available to the EMT-P SERVICE PROVIDER at i mutually-agreed-upon time prior to the beginning of the schoc term and subject to revision by the EMT-P SERVICE PROVIDER ii instances where conflicts with the EMT-P SERVICE PROVIDER set to exist. 3. The COLLEGE will assume responsibility for determining the f. evaluative grade re1 ative to the students performance after consultation with students file preceptor. The faculty will be responsible for learning and observing ti policies and regulations of both COLLEGE and EMT-P SERVICE PROVIDER as they apply to the circumstances of the field teaching. The COLLEGE is responsible to assure the students assigned tc the EMT-P SERVICE PROVIDER for field internship meet both COLLEGE and EMT-P SERVICE PROVIDER standards of health and hi the academic ability to profit from the experience. during assignment to the EMT-P SERVICE PROVIDER comply with 1 same administrative policies as the employees in matters relating to the welfare of the patient. 2. 4. 5. 6. The COLLEGE will require that all instructors and students C. Coll ege Pri vi 1 eges 1. The COLLEGE has the privilege of regularly scheduled meeting! with the EMT-P SERVICE PROVIDER staff and administrative lev( representatives for the purpose of interpreting, discussing, evaluating this educational program for training paramedics. 11. RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRIVILEGES OF THE EMT-P SERVICE PROVIDER. A. General Responsibilities. 1. The EMT-P SERVICE PROVIDER will maintain the standards which make it eligible for approval as a field area for instructioi an accredited paramedic program provided, however, the EMT-P SERVICE PROVIDER shall not be obligated to establish, mainta or continue any facilities or services that the EMT-P SERVICI -2- 0 0 PROVIDER, in its sole discretion, does not wish to establist maintain or continue. The EMT-P SERVICE PROVIDER will permit the faculty and studc of the COLLEGE to use its patient care and patient service Procedures and Protocols of the San Diego County Division o 3. The EMT-P SERVICE PROVIDER will accept for field internship EMT-P students in a number mutually agreed upon by the COLL' and EMT-P SERVICE PROVIDER. 2. t facilities for field education in accordance with Policies, i Emergency Medical Services. B. Facilities and Supplies 1. The EMT-P SERVICE PROVIDER will permit the educational use t such supplies and equipment as are commonly available for patient care. The EMT-P SERVICE PROVIDER will provide access to sources o information for educational purposes, subject to the EMT-P SERVICE PROVIDER'S right to protect the privacy of the pati1 2. (Exampl es : ) a. b. Standard field references such as Medical Procedures guides, pol icy manual s Dictionary, Diagnostic Texts, pharmacology refere and standard references suitable to the field are care program. I C. Staff Participation in Education 1. The EMT-P SERVICE PROVIDER will recommend staff to function preceptors for paramedic students during the field internsh The ratio of preceptors to students shall not exceed one to Preceptors will attend a training session for the purpose o orienting them to the educational program and evaluation procedures. Preceptors will assist with the education and evaluation of Preceptors will remain employees of the EMT-P SERVICE PROVI and will not be considered employees of the COLLEGE. 2. 3. paramedic students during the field internship. 4. I 0. EMT-P Service Provider Privileqes 1. The EMT-P SERVICE PROVIDER may refuse educational access to field areas or records to any College faculty or students w not meet the EMT-P SERVICE PROVIDER'S standards. The EMT-P SERVICE PROVIDER may resolve any problem situatio favor of the patient's welfare and may restrict the student i nvol ved. Students will wear the designated costume in field areas. 2. ! I 3. -3- EMT-P SERVICE PROVIDER staff nor give service to patients aF from its educational value. e 0 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said parties have hereunto set their hands the date first above written. PALOMAR COLLEGE BY: TITLE: CLAUDE A. LEWIS, Mayor TITLE: -5- 0 e. ' 1200 ELM AVENUE (1 CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008 aitg of aarlsbab F. RISK MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE This Certificate is issued as a matter of information only and confers no righ upon the certificate holder. This is to certify that the CITY OF CARLSBAD is self-insured for all liabilit coverages, and permissively self-insured for Worker's Compensation coverage Funds are available for payment of claims for damages. against the City of Carlsbad may be filed with the City Clerk, Carlsbad City Hall, 1200 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad, California, 92008, as set forth in Californiz Government Code sections 900 et. seq. Notwithstanding any requirement, term or condition of any contract or other document with respect to which this Certificate may be issued or may pertain payments for Claims for Damages, including defense and indemnity, may be restricted by law. Subject Matter of this Certificate: Claims for Damages Paramedic Training Date Issued: October 1, 1987 Issued to: Governing Board of Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos, California Issued By: CITY OF CARLSBAD 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 By I / cr ROBERT J~RMAN Risk Manager