HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 04 Approval of Educational Affiliation Agreement with Orlando Medical Institute
City of Ocoee ▪ 1 N. Bluford Avenue ▪ Ocoee, Florida 34761
Phone: (407) 905-3100 ▪ www.ocoee.org
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: December 3, 2024
Item #: 4
Contact Name: Charles Van Camp Department Director: Thomas Smothers
Contact Number: Ext. 2006 City Manager: Craig Shadrix
Subject: Approval of Educational Affiliation Agreement with Orlando Medical
Institute. (Deputy Fire Chief Van Camp)
Background Summary:
The Ocoee Fire Department is seeking to renew a formal affiliation agreement with Orlando Medical Institute
(OMI), which will allow personnel who are attending paramedic school the ability to complete their ride time on
the agency’s rescue units and receive credit towards their education.
Issue:
Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners approve and authorize the Mayor to enter into an
affiliation agreement with OMI to enable personnel to receive credit for paramedic clinical ride time?
Recommendations:
Staff recommends the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners approve and authorize the Mayor to enter
into the affiliation agreement with OMI.
Attachments:
1. OMI Affiliation Agreement
Financial Impacts:
There is no financial impact caused by this Agreement.
Type of Item: Consent
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ORLANDO MEDICAL INSTITUTE
AFFILIATION AGREEMENT
I. PARTICIPATING AGENCIES
THIS AGREEMENT between Orlando Medical Institute, hereinafter referred to
as the Agency, and Ocoee Fire Department hereinafter referred to, as Fire/EMS
Service shall be effective from November 1, 2024 thru November 30, 2025.
II. PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT
It is mutually agreed that the purpose of this Agreement is to provide a
comprehensive learning experience for participants from Ocoee Fire
Department within a clinical setting, in accordance with provisions of the
guidelines set forth in this agreement.
III. GENERAL PROVISIONS OF AGREEMENT
A.Both parties agree that there will be no distinction in employment or
placement because of race, sex, color, creed, age, national origin,
religion, martial status, disability or handicap and adhere to the provisions
of Federal and State laws regarding discrimination.
B.The Fire/EMS Service will provide, at the Participant’s expense,
emergency care for injuries or acute illness while on duty at the Fire/EMS
agency in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
C.This Agreement shall be subject to review and renewal annually, by a
Letter of Agreement, provided, however, that either party shall have the
right to terminate this Agreement upon 30 days written notice.
IV. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF ORLANDO MEDICAL INSTITUTE
A.Orlando Medical Institute shall designate a person or persons to
coordinate and act as liaison with the appropriate Fire/EMS Service
personnel.
B.Orlando Medical Institute shall provide the Ocoee Fire Department
with a list of participants in the learning experience before each program
is to start.
C.Orlando Medical Institute shall insure that participants have the
necessary didactic prerequisites to maximize the learning experience at
the Fire/EMS Service.
D.Orlando Medical Institute shall insure that the participants comply with
the provisions of Section VI.
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E.Orlando Medical Institute does undertake and agree that it will
indemnify and hold harmless Ocoee Fire Department and its officers,
directors, employees, and agents, and reasonable attorney’s fees on
account thereof, that may be sustained or incurred by reason of any and
all claims, demands, suits, actions, judgments, and executions for
damages of any and every kind and by whomever and whenever made or
obtained, allegedly caused by, arising out of, or relating in any manner to
the activity of any student.
F.Orlando Medical Institute shall procure and maintain, during the term of
this Agreement and any renewal, liability insurance to cover any and all
liability (including professional liability) for claims, damages, or injuries to
persons or property of whatsoever kind of nature arising out of the
activities of the participants carried out under this Agreement. Such
insurance shall be on an occurrence basis in amounts no less than
$3,000,000/$1,000,000 for personal injuries and Ocoee Fire Department
shall be an additional named insured under such general and
professional liability policy or policies. Orlando Medical Institute shall
submit certificates of insurance to Ocoee Fire Department evidencing
such insurance at the time of the execution of this Agreement, and as
requested by the Fire/EMS Service. Orlando Medical Institute agrees
that Ocoee Fire Department will receive no less than thirty (30) days
written notice prior to cancellation, modification, or non-renewal of any of
the insurance coverages described herein.
G.Orlando Medical Institute will coordinate a calendar with students’ name
and dates. OMI will submit this calendar to Ocoee Fire Department by
agreed upon date.
V. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF OCOEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
It shall be the responsibility of Ocoee Fire Department to:
A.Provide an appropriate orientation of participants in connection with its
facilities and its policies and procedures.
B.Provide opportunities for a learning experience with appropriate
supervision.
C.Retain ultimate responsibility for patient care even if a student gives that
care.
D.Designate a preceptor (or coordinator) from its staff to act as the liaison
with the Agency in this Agreement, as appropriate to the learning
objectives.
VI. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTICIPANT (STUDENT)
It shall be the responsibility of the participant(s) assigned through this Agreement
to:
A.Comply with the policies and procedures of Ocoee Fire Department.
Provide the necessary and appropriate uniform while on duty at the
Fire/EMS agency
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B.Obtain prior written approval of both parties to this Agreement before
publishing any material related to the learning experience provided under
the terms of the Agreement.
C.. Sign a “Hold Harmless Agreement” with Ocoee Fire Department prior to
commencing his/her experience within the Fire/EMS Agency.
D.At all times wear the appropriated badge on every clinical, and comply in
all respects with the student requirements set forth in the requirements
Sheets.
VII. REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWL OF PARTICIPANT
Ocoee Fire Department shall reserve the right to request Orlando Medical
Institute to withdraw any participant from its facilities whose conduct or work with
patients or personnel is not in accordance with the policies and procedures of
Ocoee Fire Department or is detrimental to patients or others. Ocoee Fire
Department reserves the right to send any student home if they cannot
accommodate the student at scheduled time.
VIII.MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT
Modification of this Agreement may be made by mutual consent of both parties,
in writing, and attached to this Agreement and shall include the date and the
signatures of parties agreeing to the modification.
IX.COPIES OF AGREEMENT
Copies of this signed Agreement shall be placed on file and be available at the
Corporate office of Orlando Medical Institute and in the offices of Ocoee Fire
Department
X.SIGNATURES TO AGREEMENT
A.Ocoee City Hall
1 N Bluford Ave, Ocoee, FL 34761
1.Signed by: ___________________________________
2.Title: Mayor Rusty Johnson
3.Date: ________________________________________
B.Orlando Medical Institute
6925 Lake Ellenor Drive, Ste 300 Orlando, FL 32809
1. Signed by: /s/Abigail Marquez
2. Title: Vice President
3.Date: November 18, 2024