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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD
AND SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DISTRICT FOR PARAMEDIC TRAINING
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Council adopt Resolution No. 2001. 30 1 approving an agreement between the city of Carlsbad
and the Southwestern Community College District to provide for paramedic training.
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
The city of Carlsbad and the Southwestern Community College District have an agreement for
paramedic training, which has expired. Under the terms of this agreement, the City allows the College
to place paramedic interns on fire department paramedic units for the duration of their two-month field
internship. The intern is under the supervision and direction of a Carlsbad paramedic who is qualified
to perform as a preceptor.
The paramedic training program must include a field internship segment. There are currently two
programs within San Diego County, both of which rely on fire departments or private paramedic
providers to fulfil1 the field internship requirement. The existence of these programs provides agencies
such as Carlsbad with a broader field of candidates from which to choose when filling vacant
paramedic positions.
Approval of this item will simply update and extend the current agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. 200 l-301 approving agreement with the Southwestern Community College District
2. Southwestern Community College District Agreement with City of Carlsbad
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001-301
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AND THE
SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the city of Carlsbad and the Southwestern Community College District have
an agreement for paramedic training, which has expired; and
WHEREAS, there are currently two programs within San Diego County, both of which
rely on fire departments or private paramedic providers to fulfil1 the field internship requirement;
and
WHEREAS, the existence of these programs provides agencies such as Carlsbad with a
broader field of candidates from which to choose when filling vacant paramedic positions.
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, does hereby resolve as follows:
1. That certain agreement between the City of Car&bad and the Southwestern Community
College District 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 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 the 25th day of September ,2001, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulch nnila, and H
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Nygaard.
ATTEST:
(SEAL)
AGREEMENT FOR USE OF HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
WHEREAS, the Governing Board ofthe Southwestern Community College District has established programs of tmining
for a number of health occupations, and such programs require the provision of clinical fkcilities in which students can
obtain the required clinical learning experience set forth in the curriculum of the programs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad has the required clinical k$lities in which students in these programs at Southwestern
Community College District can obtain a part of the required clinical leaming experience set forth in the curriculum of
the programs; and
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of Southwestern Community College District that students in these programs be
permitted to use the clinical facilities of the City of Carlsbad to obtain their clinical learning experience; and
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the City of Carl&ad to make its facilities available to the students in the health
occupations programs of Southwestern Community College District for clinical learning experience, thereby contributing
to the educational preparation of a future supply of health care personnel; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Board of the Southwestern Community College District is author&d under the provisions
of the Education Code to enter into agreements for the use of clinical facilities;
NOW ‘THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
This Agreement is entered into this 1 5’h day of August 2001 between the Governing Board of the Southwestern
Community College District, hereinafter called the “College,” and the City of Carl&ad, hereinafter called the “Agency.”
The Agency will:
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Make available its clinical and related facilities for required clinical learning experiences by students enrolled in
health occupation programs at the College, who are designated by the College for such learning experiences
under the supervision of College faculty members.
Arrange clinical learning experience schedules in such a manner as to prevent conflict of schedules among
schools.
Designate an Agency employee to coordinate the students’ clinical learning experiences. This involves planning
with faculty members fbr assignment of the students to specfic clinical areas, cases and experiences, and overall
evaluation of students. The designated person shall serve as the liaison for two-way communication of pertinent
information, such as policy and procedure changes. Such designee shaIl remain subject to the sole control and
direction of the Agency. Nothing herein shaIl be construed as making said designee an employee or subject to
control or supervision of the College. Said designee shall be referred to herein as the “Clinical Coordinator.”
Provide for orientation of faculty and students assigned to the facility. For preceptor programs, designate
qualified Agency physician and/or nursing staff to serve as clinical preceptor, referred to herein as “Clinical
Preceptors,” for students of the College programs. The ratio of preceptor to student shall not exceed one to
two.
Retain the ultimate responsibility for patient care by assuring that there is St&adequate in number and quality
to insure safe and continuous health care service to individuals irrespective of student presence. It is agreed that
unpaid on-the-job training experiences shall not provide the Agency with any immediate benefit.
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6. Provide, whenever possible, in connection with the students’ clinical learning experience, reasonable classroom
or conference room space.
7. Permit, upon request, the inspection of its clinical and related facilities by agencies charged with the responsibility
for accreditation of the College’s programs.
8. Provide emergency care for students and instructors in the event of illness or injury until the personal physician
can be summoned. Expenses of treatment are the responsibility of the individual student or workers’
compensation carrier, if applicable.
9. Defend, indemnify and hold harmless the College, its officers, agents and students, or employees from and
against any and all liability expense, including costs and legal fees incurred in connection with claims or demands
for damages of any nature whatsoever, including but not limited to bodily injury, death, personal injury or
property damage arising from or caused by the acts or omissions of Agency, its officers, agents, physicians,
students, or employees which create a cause of action against the Agency.
The College will:
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Verify that the faculty member who supervises students has a current, valid RN license and/or other required
credential(s) .
Initiate the development of mutually acceptable clinical instruction plans for using the Agency’s clinical areas
to meet educational goals of each health occupations program using the Agency. These plans will be made
available to the Agency at a mutually agreed upon time and will be subject to revision in instances of conflict
with Agency patient care responsibilities or College interests.
Provide orientation for clinical preceptors.
Provide faculty members to assume the responsibility for all instruction and supervision of the students’ clinical
learning experiences. The faculty member has the authority to take immediate corrective action in the clinical
area at any time the student gives evidence of being unable to function safely.
Have the supervising faculty members plan in coordination with designated Agency employees, the assignment
of patient care that will be assumed by the students while participating in their clinical learning experiences, and
student attendance at selected conferences, clinics, courses, and programs conducted under the direction of the
Agency.
Require every student and faculty member to conform to all applicable Agency policies, procedures, and
regulations, and all requirements and restrictions specified jointly by representatives of the College and the
Agency.
Provide and maintain the records and reports necessary for the conduct of the students’ clinical learning
experiences.
Be responsible for requiring and validating health examinations and such other medical examinations and
protective measures as the Agency and College mutually agree to be necessary, including liability insurance in
the amount of $1 ,OOO,OOO for each occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate carried for each student. The College
will name the Agency as additional insured and provide evidence of such coverage upon request of the Agency.
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Obtain an endorsement to its comprehensive general liability insurance policy to include instructors while in the
Agency.
Make provision for the fkulty to engage in continuing communication and periodic evaluation and planning
meetings with Agency personnel involved with student learning, including preceptors, ifassigned. Any problems
will be handled as they arise by the supervising facUty member and the staff member(s) involved. If necessary,
further assistance may be sought from the supervisors of the persons involved. In the event of continued
difkulty, the problem will be referred to the appropriate Agency Administrator and the Southwestern College
School of Technology and Human Services Dean.
The College warrants and represents that the program(s) offered by the College are and at all times shall remain
in compliance with, and has received all necessary consents and approvals required by, all federal, state, and local
laws and regulations applicable.
If research is undertaken on human subjects by faculty and/or students enrolled in the programs, appropriate
measures shall be used to insure the protection of the rights and safety of each individual involved as a subject
in the research. Whenever tests of any kind are administered, written consent shall be secured, or the written
consent of parents/guardians, when appropriate.
Maintain total student numbers and f&tlty/student or preceptor/student ratios which do not exceed the mutually
agreed upon number and ratio for each individual program.
Defend, inden&@, and hold harmless Agency, its officers, agents, physicians, students or employees from and
against any and all liability expense, including costs and legal fees incurred in connection with claims or demands
for damages of any nature whatsoever, including, but not limited to, bodily injury, death, personal injury, or
property damage arising from or caused by the negligent acts or omissions of College, its officers, agents,
students or employees.
IT IS HEREBY FURTHER AGREED:
Neither the College nor the Agency shall discriminate against any students or employees on the basis of race, color,
national origin sex, marital status, parental status, or disability in employment practices or on-the-job training
experiences.
1. Any moditication of this contract must be mutually agreed upon, written, supported by consideration, and must
not delete any of the elements essential to the validity of the original Agreement.
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This Agreement may not be assigned by either party without the prior written consent of the other party.
If any term of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be void or unenforceable, the
remainder of the contract terms shall remain in force and effect and shall not be affected.
4. This Agreement is the sole and exclusive agreement of the College and the Agency concerning the use of health
care facilities, and correctly states the rights, duties, and obligations of each party to the other as of the date of
this Agreement. Any prior agreements, promises, or negotiations not expressly set forth in this Agreement are
of no force or effect.
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5. The term of the Agreement shall be for three years, and is subject to t ermination by either party upon thirty days
written notice to the other party. Except under unusual conditions, such notice shall be submitted prior to the
beginning of the academic year in which the Agreement is in effect. It may be renewed for up to two successive
three-year terms by the City Manager of Agency and College and upon satisfactory performance during the
entire prior term. Nothing in this Agreement shall create an employment relationship between Agency and any
person acting on behalf of College.
SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
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Superintendent/President
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APPROVED AS to FORM: RONALQ R 6ALL. City Attorney
Deputy City Attorney
Originator: Trish Axsom. Dean
School of Technologv and Human Services
Phone: (619) 482-6353
Approved As To Form: Marcie E. Sinclair Vice President For Human Resources & legal Affairs
Date: &h b, StoQ
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