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a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute a retroactive agreement between the County of Monterey and Sonoma State University for the provision of Placement of Students at Natividad Medical Center, for the term of August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2028 at no cost; and
b. Approve the NMC’s Chief Executive Officer’s recommendation to accept non-standard indemnification, provisions within the agreement
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute a retroactive agreement between the County of Monterey and Sonoma State University for the provision of Placement of Students at Natividad Medical Center, for the term of August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2028 at no cost; and
b. Approve the NMC’s Chief Executive Officer’s recommendation to accept non-standard indemnification, provisions within the agreement
SUMMARY:
Natividad Medical Center is initiating an education clinical affiliation agreement with Sonoma State University for the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program. Under this agreement, Natividad Medical Center will provide qualified FNP students with structured clinical rotations in designated service areas. These rotations will allow students to gain practical experience in patient care while supporting Natividad Medical Center’s goals of advancing professional development and contributing to the broader healthcare workforce. In addition, this collaboration will strengthen Natividad Medical Center’s talent pipeline, creating opportunities to recruit highly trained nurse practitioners and other advanced practice professionals to fill future vacancies. To ensure that all deliverables under the agreement are achieved, Natividad Medical Center will collaborate with Sonoma State University faculty through regular communication, ongoing monitoring, and clinical supervision to confi...
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