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a. Approve and authorize the recommendation of the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to accept language modification to the Student Placement Agreement with California Southern University for the placement of students within the Health Department to complete internship/externship assignments as part of their field education for their respective field of study, effective upon execution through June 30, 2026, for a total not to exceed $0; and
b. Approve the recommendation of Director of Health to accept all non-standard provisions in Agreement, including indemnification and County's Confidentiality Policies;
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the recommendation of the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to accept language modification to the Student Placement Agreement with California Southern University for the placement of students within the Health Department to complete internship/externship assignments as part of their field education for their respective field of study, effective upon execution through June 30, 2026, for a total not to exceed $0; and
b. Approve the recommendation of Director of Health to accept all non-standard provisions in Agreement, including indemnification and County's Confidentiality Policies;
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The County of Monterey Health Department requests the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors accept and approve the removal of the University's requirement in the Student Placement Agreement with California Southern University to ensure that each student has their own health insurance. The University shall provide health and safety training to all students on a regular basis and have documented training to meet the OSHA-Regulations on occupational Exposure to Blood-Borne Pathogens. The University has agreed to inform each student of these requirements.
This Agreement is based on a Board approved Student...
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