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COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE
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Agreement Regarding
Nursing Clinical Rotation
This Agreement is entered into on the day of 16Av 44 * �/ v f, by and between
Colorado Junior College District (hereinafter "CMC" or "the College") and
C oo'¢ C o vhfy He.W9il+,*�n �j- (hereinafter "Facility").
WHEREAS, CMC is a public junior college district organized under the Junior College
Organization Act, Section 23-71-101 et seq., Colorado Revised Statutes; and
WHEREAS, CMC offers programs leading to an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing and a
Certificate of Occupational Proficiency for Practical Nursing, an integral part of which is a clinical
rotation experience;
WHEREAS, Facility operates a healthcare facility in — County, Colorado, which
facility is licensed by the S f a fe of (?o l c i dl a ; and
WHEREAS, both parties agree that it is in their mutual interests to work together to provide a
clinical rotation experience for CMC nursing students in a manner that will enable them to meet
course and program objectives.
NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable mutual consideration which the parties agree is
sufficient, the parties agree as follows:
A. TERM
1. The term of the agreement is from the last signature date below until June 30, 2W unless
earlier terminated or extended as provided below.
a. The term may be extended for rolling / -year terms, by written agreement prior
to the end of each CMC fiscal year. CMC's fiscal year runs from July 1 through
June 30.
b. If the program is not successful in the opinion of CMC or the Facility, it may be
phased out, and this contract terminated, over a L-year period, so that students
who have started the program may have an opportunity to complete it. If either
party desires to terminate the contract under this provision, it shall give notice to
the other not later than L d 6.yS before the end of the contract year
preceding the I year phase -out period.
c. This agreement may be terminated at any time if so required or ordered by the
state Board for Community College and Occupational Education ("SBCCOE" ),
or other governmental entity. If this occurs, CMC will give as much advance
notice as possible to Facility.
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B. DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF CLINICAL ROTATION PROGRAM
1. The parties shall work together to develop a clinical rotation program which meets the needs
and objective of both parties; is consistent with the College's curriculum requirements,
educational objectives, policies, procedures; and is consistent with the Facility's objectives,
policies, regulations, procedures and practices. The College shall have final control of
curriculum decisions. Planning shall be completed at least two months before the beginning
of the clinical rotation.
2. Once defined, the program shall not be changed except by express advance agreement of the
parties. The intent of this section is to insure that any changes in the program will not disrupt
or interfere with the completion of the program by any student.
3. The parties shall meet not less often that annually, in or about November of each year, to
discuss the progress and status of the program, and to make any modifications and changes
deemed appropriate to improve and carry on the program.
4. Advisory Committee: Representatives from the community and clinical facilities will be
invited to serve as an Advisory Committee member for CMC. The Purpose of the Advisory
committee is to advise CMC administrators and occupational and academic programs. The
CMC Program Advisory Committee Handbook provides the criteria for the Advisory
Committee.
C. •RESPONSIBILITIES OF COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE
The responsibilities of CMC shall be as follows:
1. CMC shall work with the Facility to plan the clinical rotation program as set forth in
paragraph 2 above.
2. CMC shall at all times conduct its program in accordance with facility policies and
procedures regarding practice issues, confidentiality, and number and scheduling of
students.
3. CMC shall, in cooperation with the Facility, instruct its faculty, staff, and students regarding
Facility policies and procedures prior to the start of the student clinical experience.
4. CMC shall provide insurance covering professional liability of faculty, staff and students,
and to provide workmen's compensation insurance.
5. CMC shall require that all faculty, staff and students participating in the program meet
Facility health requirements including but not limited to rubella screening, Hepatitis B
vaccination, TB testing; and to furnish facility with copies of any necessary documentation.
Facility shall be responsible for determining whether documentation or screening is
sufficient to meet regulations. Facility shall not be responsible for the cost of any tests or
examinations.
6. CMC shall require that all faculty, staff and students be clearly identified for the clinical
rotation by means of appropriate uniforms and ID badges.
7. CMC shall obtain any approvals necessary from the Colorado Commission on Higher
Education ("CCHE") and State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education
("SBCCOE" ), and to state and federal agencies as required. Facility shall reasonably assist
in this process upon request from CMC.
8. CMC shall undertake the following with regard to its students:
a. CMC shall prepare its students educationally for the clinical experience in the
facility by providing appropriate classroom instruction and laboratory
experience.
b. CMC shall provide the facility with a list of the names of students participating
in the clinical rotation.
c. CMC shall require all students:
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(1) T*articipate in agreed orientation at the 14=�ility prior to the clinical
rotation, and become familiar with the policies, procedures, systems,
practice issues, and program agreement between CMC and Facility.
(2) To maintain their own health insurance, and assume responsibility for
any health care service not covered by that policy.
(3) To communicate clearly to the instructor when assistance is needed
during the clinical rotation.
(4) To complete all assignments and report to both the instructor and Facility
staff involved in the care of the patient.
(5) To abide by Facility policies, procedures, regulations, and practice rules,
and to follow course guidelines mutually agreed upon by CMC and
Facility.
(6) To notify the instructor or appropriate Facility staff immediately of any
problems, incidents, or injuries occurring during the clinical experience,
and to follow Facility procedures related there to.
(7) To wear appropriate uniforms or attire and identification, to identify self
to patients as a student, and to administer care only under the supervision
of the instructor, and only to consenting patients.
d. CMC shall inform its students that they shall have no access to the clinical areas
of Facility except at times scheduled and agreed as part of the supervised clinical
proiram-
e. CMC shall, in cooperation with facility, instruct students regarding Facility
regulatory requirements prior to clinical assignment, including but not limited to
CPR certification and OSHA regulations; and to furnish Facility with copies of
any necessary documentation.
f. CMC shall perform all supervision, grading, record keeping, instruction, and
discipline of students of the College, in compliance with laws, policies, and
procedures regarding due process and confidentiality rights of students.
9. CMC shall undertake the following with regard to instructors and staff:
a. CMC shall provide instructors and staff to supervise the students directly in the
performance of patient care.
b. CMC shall require all instructors and staff to:
(1) Participate in orientation at the facility prior to the clinical rotation, and
becoming familiar with the policies, procedures, systems, practice issues,
and program agreement between CMC and Facility.
(2) Work collaboratively with the management of the Facility to meet the
objectives of the program, including periodic consultation with facility
staff to review student progress and program operation.
(3) Directly supervise students and be readily available at all times.
(4) Facilitate communication between students and Facility personnel, for the
purpose of coordinating and assuring continuity of care.
(5) Assist in resolving any problems involving students.
(6) Assist students in a positive way to meet the clinical rotation objectives.
(7) Adhere to College and Facility policies, procedures, rules and regulations
regarding the clinical program and patient care.
(8) Assist in student discipline as needed, consistent with student due process
rights, including but not limited to removal from the clinical area of any
student who does not abide by the Facility's rules, or is disruptive, or
whose actions jeopardize patient welfare.
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C. CMC sh*provide names and credentials of its in mctors to Facility upon
request.
d. CMC shall perform all personnel functions related to College faculty and staff.
D. RESPONSIBILITIES OF FACILITY
The responsibilities of the Facility shall be as follows:
1. Facility shall grant reasonable access to CMC's faculty, staff and students, for the conduct
of a clinical rotation program consistent with this agreement. Facility will also allow
reasonable access by CMC faculty, staff and students to its food service and parking
facilities at usual fees.
2. Facility shall work with the College to plan the clinical rotation program as set forth in
paragraph 2 above.
3. Facility shall work with CMC to provide instruction and orientation to CMC faculty, staff,
and students, especially regarding the policies, rules, practices, and regulations with which
Facility expects CMC faculty, staff and students to comply.
4. To timely inform and update CMC regarding any and all policies, procedures, rules,
regulations, or requests, with respect to clinical practice under this program at the Facility.
5. Responsibility for patient care remains with Facility notwithstanding any provisions of the
Agreement.
6. Facility shall not be responsible for transportation, uniforms, or other expense incurred by
CMC faculty, students, or staff in connection with the clinical rotation.
E. GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. CMC's faculty, staff and students shall not receive any pay, salary, wage, or other
compensation from Facility while engaged in activities under the clinical rotation program.
2. The parties are independent contractors,* and no employees or agents of either party shall be
deemed to be agents or employees of the other. CMC students shall not be deemed to be
employees of Facility.
3. CMC's financial obligations hereunder, if any, are subject to annual appropriation of funds
by its Board of Trustees.
4. Each party agrees to take reasonable measures to maintain a high level of professionalism in
the conduct of this program.
5. Facility shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin,
ancestry, disability, or age, or in any other way contrary to CMC policies and procedures.
Facility may from time to time issue reasonable, non-discriminatory rules and regulations
governing the conduct of CMC faculty and students, provided that such rules and
regulations are discussed with CMC before implementation. Subject to the above, Facility
may refuse access to any faculty, staff, or student of the college who does not meet
Facility's standards of safety, health, or ethical behavior.
6. The College and Facility reserve the right to temporarily suspend the clinical programs if
either party determines that the program is not working.
7. Each party will be solely responsible for its acts and the acts of its agents and. employees in
the performance of this agreement, and shall indemnify and hold the other party harmless
from and against all claims and demands in connection with such'acts.
8. Students shall be admitted to the program, and classes shall be offered, on a basis, which
will make the program and classes eligible for FTE funding under applicable regulations of
the State of Colorado.
9. This agreement shall be interpreted and enforced according to the laws of the State of
Colorado. Venue shall be proper in only state court in County, Colorado
unless otherwise agreed.
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10. In the event of a laws�t concerning this Agreement, the subst'NKially prevailing party shall
be entitled to an award of reasonable attorney fees and costs.
11. This is the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and
discussions. This agreement may not be modified except in writing signed by both parties.
12. This Agreement may not be assigned by either party without prior written consent of the
other. Subject to this provision, however, this Agreement shall be binding on and shall inure
to the benefit of the successor and assigns of the parties.
13. All notices under this Agreement shall be given in writing to:
Steve Rice, Nancy Kuhrik, Nancy Genova and Penny Mendoza
Facility:
Colorado Mountain Junior College District
215 Ninth Street
P.O. Box 10001
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602
14. If either party is prevented from performing any of its obligations hereunder by an
occurrence beyond its reasonable control such as but not limited to acts of God, inclement
weather, fire, flood, war, riot, strike, or lack of common carrier transportation facilities, then
the party affected shall be excused from performance so long as such occurrence exists.
15. Additional provisions, if any, are set forth in Attachment A.
Signed in duplicate on the dates noted below.
COLORADO MOUNTAIN JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT
By:
Signatu
Title:
Date:
FACILITY Eagle County Government - Health & Human Services
Address: P.O. Box 660 Eagle, CO 81631
By: (pt
Signature
Title: Chairman Eagle County Board of Commissioners
Date: February 10 2004
Agmt Regrd 1/11/99, Rev 7122/99
Orl lnals to:
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