HomeMy WebLinkAboutC-7209-2 - Standard Clinical Affliation AgreementSTANDARD CLINICAL AFFILIATION AGREEMENT
—, This standard Clinical Affiliation Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into
on:A14Iy l3 , 2021 ("Effective Date") between the Rancho Santiago Community College
District, a public educational agency ("District") located at 2323 North Broadway, Santa Ana,
California 92706, on behalf of Santa Ana College ("College") located at 1530 West 171h Street,
Santa Ana, California 92706, and the City of Newport Beach, a California municipal corporation
and charter city ("City"), on behalf Oasis Senior Center ("Facility") located 801 Narcissus
Avenue, Corona Del Mar, California 92625.
WHEREAS, District and City desire to contribute to community health education;
WHEREAS, District operates the College, a duly accredited educational institution that
conducts a nursing program (the "Program");
WHEREAS, District has obtained all necessary licenses, consents and/or approvals to
conduct the Program from the State of California and any other applicable government agency;
WHEREAS, Facility operates a senior center meeting needs of seniors and families;
WHEREAS, as part of the Program, students are required to participate in a clinical
experiencerotation;
WHEREAS, District desires to affiliate with the City in order that students may participate
in a clinical experience rotation at the Facility; and
WHEREAS, District and City desire to enter into this Agreement to memorialize their
respective rights, duties, and obligations with respect to the clinical experience rotation of students
of the Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the following covenants, conditions and
agreements,the parties hereto agree as follows:
TERMS
Definitions.
"District" shall refer to the Rancho Santiago Community College District, its member colleges,
the District's governing board, and each of their trustees, employees, agents, representatives,
successors and assigns.
"College" shall refer to Santa Ana College, and each of its employees, agents, representatives and
assigns.
"Facility" shall refer to Oasis Senior Center, its parents, subsidiaries, related companies, and each
of their officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns.
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"Program" shall refer to the College's clinical training in health science programs.
2. Clinical Experience Rotation. Facility agrees to provide students of the Program who are
specified by College with a clinical experience rotation ("Rotation"), in accordance with standards
established by governmental agencies and recognized professional accrediting agencies, and
subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
3. Development of Curriculum. College shall be fully responsible for the development,
planning, and administration of the Program, including, without limitation, programming,
administration, matriculation, promotion and graduation. College acknowledges and agrees that
the Rotation is intended to meet certain educational performance objectives, and College shall
provide a copy of such performance objectives to Facility on or before student placement. Facility
shall be fully responsible for the availability and appropriateness of the learning environment in
relation to the Program's written objectives.
4. Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens. Program students and college faculty will comply with
the final regulations issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
governing employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens in the workplace under Section VI(b) of
the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, which regulations became effective March 6,
1992 (the "Regulations"), including but not limited to responsibility as the employer to provide all
Program students with (a) information and training about the hazards associated with blood and
other potentially infectious materials, (b) information and training about the protective measure to
be taken to minimize the risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, (c) training in
the appropriate actions to take in an emergency involving exposure to blood and other potentially
infectious materials, and (d) information as to the reasons the Program student should participate
in hepatitis B vaccination and post -exposure evaluation and follow-up.
5. Applicable Procedure: Acceptance. College agrees to provide Facility with a list of the
name(s) of students who will be participating in a Rotation.
6. Nondiscrimination. The parties agree not to discriminate in the selection, placement or
evaluation of any student or faculty member because of race, creed, national origin, religion, sex,
marital status, age, handicap, and/or medical condition. District complies with all Federal and state
rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender
or disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational
programs and/or extracurricular school activities. Harassment of any employee/student with regard
to race, color, national origin, gender or disability is strictly prohibited. Inquiries regarding
compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to District's Title IX Officer and/or
Section 504/ADA Coordinator,
7. Academic Year. The academic year consists of Fall and Spring semesters, Summer session
andWinter break intersession.
8. Rotation Schedule. The Rotation schedule shall be determined by College and Facility and
may be amended from time to time by agreement of the parties. The number of students in each
Rotation shall be limited to a number mutually agreed upon by both parties, not to exceed the
number specified by the accrediting agency(s).
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9. Orientation. Facility and College shall provide an orientation for assigned students and
faculty participating in each Rotation.
10. Compliance with Facility Rules. Facility shall make available all applicable governing
instruments, policies and procedures, rules and regulations of Facility to each student participating
in a Rotation, and student shall comply with these rules.
11. Confidentiality of Records. Students and faculty understand and agree that Facility's files
are confidential.
12. Clinical Coordinator (College). College agrees to designate a coordinator for the Program
("Clinical Coordinator"). The coordinator, who may be an academic instructor, shall be
responsible for all teaching activities.
13. Clinical Advisor (Facility). Facility agrees to designate a clinical advisor ("Clinical
Advisor") who shall provide input to the clinical performance and evaluation of student(s), be a
resource person for College's faculty and students, and shall communicate with the Clinical
Coordinator regarding the proposed curriculum and the performance of individual students and
shall arrange formal orientation to the Facility for the faculty and students.
14. Supervision of Students. The supervision and direction of students while on site at Facility
shall be the responsibility of the Clinical Coordinator or designee as guided by the instructional
objectives. No direct, hands-on client care shall be provided by participating students at Facility,
except in accordance with all applicable laws, Facility and medical staff rules, regulations, policies
and procedures. District recognizes the clients' rights to refuse care provided by a student at
Facility.
15. Removal of Students. Facility retains the right to exclude any student at any time from any
clinical area. Any student who is asked to leave by Facility shall do so promptly and without
protest. Facility shall also have the right, at any time, to request College to remove a student
permanently from the Rotation. Except as otherwise proved under any approachable policies,
procedures, rules, regulations, and/or under any law, any such removal shall not require
compliance with any notice, hearing or other procedural requirements.
16. Client Care. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as conferring any right or duty
upon College, its students or faculty members, to control or direct client contact or operations at
Facility. Facility shall maintain sole responsibility and accountability for client contact and shall
provide adequate staffing in number and competency to ensure safe contact during the term of this
Agreement.
17. Student Evaluation. In the case of direct supervision of the students by the College's
clinical instructor, he/she shall be responsible for student(s) evaluation. Unless otherwise mutually
agreed between the Clinical Coordinator and the Clinical Advisor, Facility may be responsible for
submitting input to the Clinical Coordinator evaluating and appropriately documenting the
performance of each student in the Rotation. The appropriate forms shall be provided by the
Clinical Coordinator. Nothing herein shall be construed as a guarantee by or obligation of Facility
regarding the performance of any student during the Rotation. College shall keep records on the
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progress and evaluation of each student's clinical experience during a Rotation for a period of
three (3) years following the end of the specific Rotation in which the student is involved.
18. Ongoing Communication. College has the privilege of regularly scheduled meetings with
Facility staff, including both selected unit personnel and administrative level representatives for
the purpose of interpreting, discussing, and evaluating College's health care programs at a mutually
agreed upon time.
19. Materials. College agrees to provide students with all educational material required during
the clinical program.
20. No Payments or Other Remuneration. College agrees that no fees or monetary payments
of any kind shall be exchanged between City, its agents and employees, and College, its agents,
employees and students under the terms of this Agreement. Further, neither College, its staff
members, nor other representatives, shall attempt to bill or collect from any client or from any
other source fees for services provided to clients by said student.
The only exception shall be when City and College mutually agree to pay a Clinical Advisor a
stipend for duties directly related to the Program.
21. No Right to Employment. The parties agree that the students of College shall not be
considered employees, agents or volunteers of City, nor shall any student be entitled to any right,
compensation, or other benefits normally afforded to employees of City, including but not limited
to, Social Security, unemployment and workers' compensation insurance.
22. Insurance Carried by the District. District shall, at its sole cost and expense, insure or self-
insureits activities in connection with this Agreement and obtain, keep in force and maintain a
program of insurance as follows:
a. Comprehensive general liability insurance covering personal injury, property
damage, and general liability claims in the amount of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) per
occurrence and three million dollars ($3,000,000) in the aggregate with coverage for incidental
contracts.
b. Professional liability insurance for staff and for each student participating in the
Rotationof not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and three million dollars
($3,000,000) in the aggregate.
C. Workers' Compensation coverage for staff and students participating in the
Rotation.
d. Such other insurance in amounts which from time to time may be reasonably
required bythe mutual consent of the parties against other insurable risks relating to performance.
e. District will provide certificates of insurance that includes thirty (30) days notice
of cancellation, modification, or reduction in said insurance to City within 10 days of execution of
this Agreement.
23. Insurance Carried by Cite. City shall, at its sole cost and expense, insure or self -insure its
activities in connection with this Agreement and obtain, keep in force and maintain a program of
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insurance as follows:
a. Comprehensive general liability insurance covering personal injury, property
damage, and general liability claims in the amount of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) per
occurrence and three million dollars ($3,000,000) in the aggregate with coverage for incidental
contracts.
b. Professional liability insurance for itself and each of its employee(s), partners,
and/or representatives providing professional services at Facility, except for District's students and
College faculty, in the amount of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000)per occurrence and three
million dollars ($3,000,000) in the aggregate.
C. Workers' Compensation insurance covering City's full liability as required bylaw
under the Workers' Compensation Insurance and Safety Act of the State of Califomiaas amended
from time to time.
d. Such other insurance in such amounts which from time to time may be reasonably
required by the mutual consent of the parties against other insurable risks relating toperformance.
C. City will provide certificates of insurance that includes thirty (30) days notice of
cancellation, modification, or reduction in said insurance to District within 10 days of execution
of this Agreement.
24. Student Health Records. Students participating in a Rotation shall, at the request of Facility,
provide a current statement from his or her physician that the student is in good health and capable
of participating in the Rotation. Facility, upon request, may require that any student returning from
an extended absence caused by illness or injury submit to a physical examination or present a
statement from a physician indicating that the student is capable of resuming clinical activities.
Any such physical examination shall be the financial responsibility of the student.
Students participating in a Rotation shall provide verification of annual tuberculosis screening, and
immune status for rubeola, rubella, chicken pox, and hepatitis B (or signed waiver for hepatitis B).
25. Student Medical Care. To the extent that any first aid or emergency care is required in
connection with an injury or illness incurred by a student during performance of his/her clinical
training during a Rotation, the student shall be treated by Facility as appropriate.
26. Confidentiality of Student Record. Facility shall keep confidential and shall not disclose to
any person or entity (i) student application; (ii) student health records or reports; and/or (iii) any
student records as defined in California Education Code Section 76210 and the Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 U.S.C. Section 1232(g), concerning any student participating
in the Rotation, unless disclosure is authorized by (i) the student in writing, or (ii) disclosure is
ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Facility shall adopt and enforce whatever policies and procedures are necessary to protect the
confidentiality of student records as defined herein.
27. Verification. College warrants and represents that it has obtained all necessary approvals
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and consents from any and all agencies to enable Facility to offer the Rotation to College's students
participating in the Program. If requested by Facility, College will provide Facility with
verification that the Program is duly licensed, duly accredited and/or certified, as applicable, by
appropriate agencies. District covenants and agrees that at all times during the term hereof it shall
retain such licensure, accreditation and/or certification, and its Program and faculty members shall
continue to meet any and all federal, state and local requirements.
28. Indemnification. The District shall defend, indemnify and hold City harmless from and
against any and all liability, loss, expense, reasonable attorneys' fees, or claims for injury or
damages arising out of the performance of this Agreement, but only in proportion to and to the
extent such liability, loss, expense, reasonable attorneys' fees, or claims for injury or damages are
caused by or result from the negligent or intentional acts or omissions of the District, its officers,
agents, employees, students, or district instructors (if applicable).
City shall defend, indemnify and hold the District harmless from and against any and all liability,
loss, expense, reasonable attorneys' fees, or claims for injury or damages arising out of the
performance of this Agreement, but only in proportion to and to the extent such liability, loss,
expense, reasonable attorneys' fees, or claims for injury or damages are caused by or result from
the negligent or intentional acts or omissions of City, its officers, agents, or employees.
29. Governinp, Law, This Agreement shall be governed by and constructed in accordance with
the laws of the State of California.
30. Assignment. Neither party hereto may assign this Agreement or delegate its duties
hereunder without the prior written consent of the other party which can and may be withheld by
either party in its sole and absolute discretion.
31. Effective Date and Termination. This Agreement shall be binding as of the Effective Date
and shall remain in effect for five (5) years until Su I q 1-2-, 2026, unless sooner terminated by
either party in accordance with this section. I
a. Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause by giving sixty (60) days
priorwritten notice to the other party of its intention to terminate. In the event a Rotation is in
progress, any written notice to terminate with or without cause shall become effective at the
expiration of the Rotation.
b. In the event of a material breach of this Agreement, the aggrieved party may
terminatethis Agreement by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of termination to the
breaching party. If the breach is not cured, the Agreement shall terminate at the end ofthe thirty
day period.
C. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the Program is discontinued by
College, this Agreement shall immediately terminate without further action by theparties hereto.
32. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same
agreement. Any such counterpart containing an electronic or facsimile signature shall be deemed
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an original.
33. Notices. Any notices to be given hereunder by either party to the other may be effectuated
only in writing and delivered either by personal delivery, or by U. S. mail. Mailed notices shall be
addressed to the persons at the addresses set forth below, but each party may change the address
by written notice in accordance with this paragraph. Notices delivered personally will be deemed
communicated as of actual receipt; mailed notices will be deemed communicated as of ten (10)
days after mailing.
To City: To College:
Oasis Senior Center Director of Nursing
801 Narcissus Avenue Santa Ana College
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 1530 West 17th Street
Attn: Senior Services Manager Santa Ana, CA 92706
With a copy to:
Rancho Santiago Community College District
2323 North Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92706
ATTN: Vice Chancellor of Business Services
34, Entire Aueement. This Agreement and all attachments hereto, constitute the entire
agreement ofthe parties. There are no representations, covenants or warranties other than those
expressly stated herein. No waivers or modification of any of the terms hereof shall be valid unless
in writing and signed by both parties.
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City of Newport Beach
Date: `� - i io 2-,z, 2 -
& SenidW Services Director
Approved as to Form:
City Attorney's Office
Date:3/
A C. Harp
City Attorney
Attest:
City Clerk's Office
Date:? 1q-WQ,1
By:
.� Leilani I. Brown
City Clerk
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Rancho Santiago Community College
District
Date:
By:_ j a
Name: Iris I. Ingrar
Title: Vice Chancellor of Business Services
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