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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-03-10; City Council; 11586; AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AND THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA FOR PARAMEDIC TRAININGu 5 E 2 .. z 0 F 0 a z z 3 0 0 VI I I wHr\L3DHU9 Huclru I+-" - AB# // .<a& TITLE: AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARLSBAClDEPT MTG. 311oi92 AND THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF cl~y CITY CALIFORNIA FOR PARAMEDIC TRAINING FIR DEPT. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council adopt Resolution No. qg- 95 approving an agreement between the Carlsbad and the Regents of the University of California to provide for paramedic training. ITEM DESCRIPTION: The City of Carlsbad and the University of California at San Diego have an existing agree1 paramedic training. Under the terms of this agreement the City allows the University paramedic interns on the fire department paramedic units for the duration of their twc field internship. The intern is under the supervision and direction of a Carlsbad paramedi qualified to perform as a preceptor. The paramedic training program must include a field internship segment. There are c three programs within San Diego County, all of which rely on fire departments or paramedic providers to fulfill the field internship requirement. The existence of these p provides agencies such as Carlsbad a broader field of candidates from which to choose whe vacant paramedic positions. Approval of this item will simply extend and update the current agreement. FISCAL IMPACT: No cost to the city. EXHIBITS: 1. Resolution No 9a- 3 5 approving agreement with the Regents of the Unive California w 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 l4 15 16 17 18 19 e e RESOLUTION NO. 92-75 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORN APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD ANE FNTS OF THF UNIVFRSITY OF CAI IFORNIA The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California does hereby resolve as follows: 1. That certain agreement between the City of Carlsbad and the Regents of the Unib California for paramedic training, attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby approved. 2. That the Mayor of the City of Carlsbad is hereby authorized and directed to execu agreement for and on behalf of the City of Carlsbad. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the ( Carlsbad, California, held on the ioth day of I 91 the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Larson, Stanton & Nygaard Noes: None Absent: None ATTEST 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 I && ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk ), (SEAL) a @!(fiTIk NO. 92-75 . AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA CARLSBAD FIRE DE-PARTMENT CONCERNING .TRAINING OF EMT-P S"IJDENTS AND THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of 1991, by and between The Regents of the University of Californ: on behalf of UCSD Medical Center's Department of Emergency Medic; Services ( WNIVERSI!L'Yn) and CARLSBAD FIRE DEPARTMENT ("AGENCY' with reference to the following facts: WITNESSES WHEREAS, AGENCY has need to train AGENCY personnel compliance with the provisions of California State Health Safe Code, 1481.1, and the Department of Transportation, Nation Highway Traffic Safety Administration, National Training cours and WHEREAS, UNIVERSITY is certified to instruct a paramed training course as required by AGENCY and possesses facilities a qualified professional personnel to provide such traini ( llPROGRAM1v) : and, WHEREAS, it is to the mutual benefit of both parties tt AGENCY personnel designated as paramedic students ("STUDENT! obtain their training at UNIVERSITY. THEREFORE, it is agreed: 1. BOTH PARTIES SHALL: A. Acknowledge that all schedules and time frames I approximate as the core training is a competency-ba$ learning experience in which STUDENTS do not progrl from one phase to the next until competency has bl demonstrated in each phase of the course. Additio supervised tutoring in any of the three phases descri in Paragraph 2.B. may be required at any time by teaching staff, including weekends, evenings, holidays . B. Insure that STUDENTS comply with UNIVERSITY'S ' Training Paramedic Performance Standards" described ExhibitA attached hereto and incorporatedherein by t reference. Recognize that it is not possible for STUDENTS to ex into PROGRAM after initial orientation due to accelerated rate involved. C. 0 e b D. Dismiss STUDENTS frQm PROGRAM who if finds to 1 unsatisfactory for any reason. 3 . AGENCY- SHALL: - - Notify STUDENTS of their responsibility to: A. Comply with UNIVERSITY administrative policie standards, and practices which include "Rules f Paramedic Interns Regarding School Facilitiesvg described in Exhibit D attached hereto and incorporat herein by this reference. B. Arrange their own transportation and living arrangement C. Report to assigned work area on time following a established regulations during the regular schedul training hours. the AGENCY while training at UNIVERSITY. Purchase smocks, books, folders, and supplies as deea necessary by the EMS Training Institute. D. Conform to the standards and practices established E. 4. COMPENSATION A. AGENCY shall pay UNIVERSITY the sum of $4,000.00 for ea STUDENT enrolled in PROGRAM which must be paid in ft prior to STUDENT'S participation in class orientatj which is held approximately one week prior to the fii day of course instruction. B. UNIVERSITY shall refund AGENCY, for STUDENTS P discontinue participation in PROGRAM due to failure meet performance standards as described in Exhibit A accordance with the pre-established schedule in "Ref1 Policyv1 as described in Exhibit E attached hereto i incorporated herein by this reference. 5. TEM The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1 , through August 30 , 199%. 6. TERMINATION A. Termination Without Cause. Notwithstanding any ot provision to the contrary, this Agreement may terminated without cause at any time by AGENCY UNIVERSITY upon thirty (30) days prior written notice the other party. e 0 * D. Worker's Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance in a form and amount covering AGENCY'S full liability under the Workers' Compensation Insurance and Safety Act of the State of California as amended from time to tlme. E. Such other insurance in such amounts which from time to time may be reasonably required by the mutual consent of UNIVERSITY and AGENCY against other insurable risks relating to performance. It should be expressly understood, however, that the coverag required under this Section 7.A, B, and C shall not in any w limit the liability of AGENCY. The coverages referred to under A, B and C of this Section shall be endorsed to-include UNIVERSITY as an insured. su a provision, however, shall only apply in proportion to c' to the extent of the negligent acts or omissions of AGEW its officers, agents, employees AGENCY upon the exeat: of this Agreement shall furnish UNIVERSITY with Certificai of Insurance evidencing compliance with all requiremenl Certificates shall further provide for thirty (30) -day advai written notice to UNIVERSITY of any modification, change cancellation of any of the above insurance coverages. AGENCY shall defend, indemnify and hold UNIVERSITY, officers, employees and agents harmless from and against i and all liability, loss, expense (including reasonal attorneys' fees), or claims for injury or damages arising 4 of the performance of this Agreement but only in proport to and to the extent such liability, loss, expense, attorne: fees, or claims for injury or damages are caused by or res1 from the negligent or intentional acts or omissions of AGENl its officers, agents, STUDENTS, or employees. 8. UNIVERSITY ' S INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION UNIVERSITY, at its sole cost and expense, shall insure activities in connectLon with this Agreement and obtain, k in force and maintain insurance as follows: A. Medical Professional and Liability Insurance for bodily injury, property damage and personal injury in an amount no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) each occurrence, with a general aggregate of five million dollars ($5,000,000) applying. If such insurance is written on a commercial claims-made form, following termination of this Agreement, coverage shall survive for the maximum reporting period available from insurance sources at each anniversary date of such insurance . Coverage shall also provide for a retroactive date e 0 I 9. COOPERA TION IN DISPOSITION OF CLAIMS AGENCY and UNIVERSITY agree to cooperate with each other the investigation and disposition of third-party liabili clain&Tarising out of any services provided under th Agreement or in the operation of the program. It is t intention of the parties to fully cooperate in the dispositi of all such claims. Such cooperation may include joi investigation, defense and disposition of claims of thi parties arising from services performed under this Agreemen AGENCY and UNIVERSITY agree to inform one another whenever incident report is filed or when an investigation is initiat concerning any professional service performed under th UNIVERSITY shall have reasonable access to the medical recor and charts of the other relating to any such claim investigation; provided, however, that nothing in this sect: shall require either AGENCY or UNIVERSITY to disclose any PE review documents, records or communications which 2 privileged under Section 1157 of the California Evidence Cod under the Attorney-Client Privilege or under the Attorr Work-Product Privilege. Agreement. To the extent allowed by law, AGENCY a 10. ARBITRATION In the event of any dispute between the parties concerni the interpretation or enforcement of the provisions of tk Agreement, the parties agree to first attempt in good fai to resolve the dispute mutually between themselves. If una1 to do so within thirty (30) days, then all matters controversy shall be submitted to arbitration pursuant California Code of Civil Procedure section 1280, et st Arbitration shall be initiated by either party making written demand for arbitration on the other party, Unlt the parties can agree on a single arbitrator within ten (: days from the receipt of the written demand for arbitratic each party shall designate an arbitrator within fifteen (: days of receipt of the written demand for arbitration. Witl seven (7) days of the appointment of two arbitrators, thl arbitrators shall designate a third arbitrator. Tlhe part agree that either party to an arbitration may seek judic review by way of a petition to the court to confirm, corr or vacate an arbitration award pursuant to the provisions Code of Civil Procedure sections 1285 and 1294.2. 11. INTERRUPTI ON OF SER VICE Either party shall be excused from any delay or failure performance hereunder caused by reason of any occurrence contingency beyond its reasonable control, including, but limited to, acts of God, acts of war, fire, insurrecti labor disputes, riots, earthquakes, or other acts of natu The obligations and rights of the party so excused shall extended on a day-to-day basis for the time period equal 0 0 18. ENTIRF! A GREEM€!NT This Agreement contains all the terms and conditions agrc upon by the parties hereto regarding the subject matter the Agreement and supersedes any prior agreements, oral written, and all other communications between the part; relating to such subject matter. 19. GOVERNING LAW This Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the lz of the State of California. 20. METHOD OF NOTIFICATION All notices required under this Agreement shall be deemed have been fully given when made in writing and deposited : the United States mail, postage prepaid, certified ma: return receipt requested, and addressed as follows: TO UNIVERSITY: Asst. Vice Chancellor-Business Servicc Business Office University of California, San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive ~a Jolla, California 92093-0925 Carl sbad Fire Demrtment 2560 Orion Way Carlsbad, CA 92008 TO AGENCY: Paramedic Coordinator The parties have executed this Agreement as set forth belc THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, on behalf of UCSD Medical Center's Department of Emerge] Services Richard C. Atkinson, Chancellor Date University of California, San Diego &+ 0 *EXHIBIT A - Page 2 EMS TRAIZ\IhiG PARAMEDIC PERFOR$UdYCE STANDARDS I. DIDACTIC -- A. All written work will be scored on a straight perctntase basis (no cumes or othe relative ratings). Minimum passing score on all written work is 80% (any retake scores must be i minimum of 85% to be considered passing). The didactic score will be calculated as follows: Dailv Quizzes: Each quli will be scored separately and require an 80% score t pass. All quizzes must be Einished within designated time kames. At the completic of the didactic session, all quiz scores will be averased and will count toward tk overaII didactic grade. A student will be dismissed from the program for failing: 1. 2. B. C. Five or more quizzes in five consecutive didactic days Four or more quizzes in one subject area. Subject areas are: PharmacbIog EKG, Medical Management, and Skills 30% or more of all quizzes taken Two retake quizzes (passing grade is 85%) 3. 4. Block I: The block exam will be in four parts, requiring an 80% score in ea part. If a single section of the exam is failed, it may be retaken (requiring an 85 to be cbnsidered passing). However, failure of the retake warrants dismissal frc the program. If a student has demonstrated prior weakness in training, a failure any part of the block exam may warrant dismissal without allowing the student repeat the exam. AdditionaIly, failure of two or more sections ol the exam warra dismissal from the program. Block 11: Same as Block 1. An overall Mar~inal didactic evaluation will be given for the foilodg: 1. 2. Failure QE any section of the Block I or 11 exam Failure of three quizzes in one subject area. Subject areas are: Pharrnacoll EKG, Medical Management, and Skills An overs!! average OC 80-845 on quizzes 4 3. COPYRICE' RECSSTS 0 e 0 Exhibii A - F~~~ B. To successfully complete the clinical phase of paramedic trainins, the student ml Complete 120 -hours (includes 8 hours ai-Children's Hospital). hy ds? clinicaI time must be made up prior to advancement to the field kternship Complete twenty patient evaluation forms; ten to be turned in at the hvlidc ctinical evaluation, and ten to be turned in at the Final clinical evaluation. Complete at Ieast two clinical skills inventory sheets and turn them in to l EMSTI instructor: - A minimum of one at the Midway clinical evaluation and a minimum one at the FinaI clinical evaluation. Starred (*) items indicated on clinical skills inventory sheet must be completed without exception. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Maintain a professional attitude that is not detrimental to patient care. Not@ the clinical preceptor and EMSTI instructor prior to tardiness absenteeism. C. Situations that 41 result in a MARGNAL clinical grade include: 1. 2. 3. A medication error (wrong drug, wrong route, wrong patient, wrong dose, et Any starred (*) items not compIeted on the skills inventory sheets. Any patient evaluation sheets not completed in the five parts of a mn fom or less than the required number completed and signed off. D. Situations that will result in a FAIL clinical grade inchde: 1. 2. * Gross negligence (repeated drug errors, abandonment, etc.). Performing a procedure that is outside of the EMT-P scope of practice in Diego County. Attendance at clinical while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Failure to show consistent improvement in performance of clinical skills stated by a learning contract. 5. Falsifying information on any document (patient chart, skills taIly sheet, et A final clinical evaIuation wiII be assigned each student (Pass, Marginal, or F A failure on the final clinical evatuation warrants dismissal from the program. 3. 4. E. COPYRIGHT IQO 0 0 Exhio- - - Page 6 8 V. OVERALL COURSE PERFORKGXCE The four areas dch constitute overall course evaIuations are: Simulations, and -Field. Didactic, CLinic; , A. Each student will be evaluated individually for performance during Didactic, WC; Simulations, and Field. Based upon these evaluations, all decisions concerning t’ ’dismissal of a student from the program will be made by the Program Director afi consideration of all facts presented. Tardiness or absenteeism is unacceptable and may warrant a marginal grade in t specitc ghasc of training in which it occurs. Continued tardiness or absenteeism m warrant dismissal. An overall failure in one area, or overall marginal in two areas, warrants dismis? An overall marginal didactic evaluation and a marginal midway clinical evaluat may warrant dismissal. An overall mar@.naI didactic evaluation and a fail midway clinical evaluation warri dismissal. An overall marginal didactic evaluation and a marginal midway field evaluat (Patient Man or Radio Man role) may warrant dismissal. field evahation (Patient Man or Radio Man role) may warrant dismissal. An overall mar@nal didactic evaluation and a fail midway field evaluation (Pat Man or Radio Man role) warrants dismissal. An overall marginal simulation grade in roie performance and a fail midway evaluation (Patient Man or Radio hfan role) wanants dismissal. An overall marginal clinical evaluation and a marginal midway field evalu2 (Patient Man or Radio Man role) may warrant dismissal. An overall marginal clinical evaluation and a fail midway field evaluation (Pa Man or Radio Man role) warnants dismissal. Repeated errors in technical sicills warrants dismissal from the prog-ram. Failure of either thz witten or practical section of Block 111 && an overail mal evaluation in didactic, simulations, clinical s a fail midway field evaluation will ir. c’.:missal from the program. B. C. D. E. F. G. An overall margual simulation grade in role pcrformancc and a marginal mid H. 1. J. K. L. b[. --e- COPYR1; e EXHIBIT I) .. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF PARAMEDIC STUDENTS Candidate must possess a current EMT-i A or EMT-I1 certificate or have possessed a valid EMT-I A or EAMT-If certiftcjre within the past twelve, months. Candidate must have a minimum o€ six months experience in the provision of emergency are the prehospital setting as an EMT-1 A or EMT-11. Candidate must possess a high school diploma or a GED certificate, Candidate must submit a transcript from high school and from any institute of higher tduutio Candidate must possess a current CPR card (AHNARC). Candidate must be in good health, have a recent tuberculin skin test (Mantoux PPD) and haw recent physical examination by a physician (within the last tweIve months). Candidate must pass an entry examination administered by the EMS Training Institute Candidate must be eighteen years o€ age or older and enter training voluntarily. @ Exhibit D @ I' RULES FOR PARPuMEDTC NERNS REGARDING SCHOOL FACTLITTES We share these premises with several businesses. Thank YOU for respecting the follotvir rules and regulations. - Student parking is along the fence behind EMXI east of the dumpsters or on Convc - No playing bd, Frisbee, Hackesack, or similar games in any of the parking lots. - Please clean up after yourself and use receptacles for trash appropriately. This incluc cigarette butts. (UCSD is a non smoking facility - smoking is allowed outdoors onl - Consumption of alcoholic beverages on school premises is prohibited. - No defacing any walls with graffiti. - No eating or drinking in classroom. It is vour resuonsibilitv to maintain training equipment. court. - CoPyRr.=;I c. h'Iz"Sys ( * ..