REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
December 5, 2023
FROM
WILLIAM L. GILBERT, Director, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
SUBJECT
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Non-Financial Affiliation Agreement with Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of the University of Arizona
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve non-financial Affiliation Agreement with Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of University of Arizona for Nurse Anesthetist program students to obtain training at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, for the period of December 5, 2023 through December 4, 2028.
(Presenter: William L. Gilbert, Director, 580-6150)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost) as this Affiliation Agreement with Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of University of Arizona (University of Arizona) is non-financial in nature.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Affiliation Agreement with University of Arizona will enable Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) students to obtain specialized clinical training at ARMC. The volume and patient mix at ARMC will provide a suitable educational opportunity to the University of Arizona students. CRNA programs have certain requirements students must meet including clinical rotations in order to complete the programs to obtain their certifications. In order to meet these requirements, it is customary for educational institutions that operate these programs to provide their students with educational opportunities at other facilities to supplement those available at their home institution.
As a teaching hospital, ARMC has a number of agreements with universities and colleges, junior colleges, and technical and trade schools to provide on-site clinical training for students. The Affiliation Agreement with University of Arizona ensures that CRNA students will receive specialty training that will enable them to meet requirements for their degrees, licenses, and/or certifications.
On September 12, 2018 (Item No. 7), the Board of Supervisors approved a non-financial Affiliation Agreement with University of Arizona for their CRNA program students to obtain clinical training at ARMC for the period of September 11, 2018 through September 10, 2023.
ARMC recommends approval of this Affiliation Agreement to provide clinical training and experience to University of Arizona students, which will result in the provision of specialty medical care and provide for the safety, health, and social service needs of County residents.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Charles Phan, Deputy County Counsel, 387- 5455) on November 6, 2023; ARMC Finance (Chen Wu, Finance and Budget Officer, 580-3165) on September DD, 2023; Finance (Jenny Yang, Administrative Analyst, 387-4884) on September DD, 2023; and County Finance and Administration (Valerie Clay, Deputy Executive Officer, 387- 5423) on September DD, 2023.