REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
May 7, 2024
FROM
WILLIAM L. GILBERT, Director, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
SUBJECT
Title
Non-Financial Affiliation Agreement with Western Governors University for Student Onsite Training
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve non-financial Affiliation Agreement with Western Governors University for its Nursing, Health Information Management, Master's in Business Administration in Healthcare Management, and Master's in Leadership and Management Students to obtain onsite training at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center from May 7, 2024 through May 6, 2029.
(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 Western Governors University (WGU) is non-financial in nature.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Affiliation Agreement with WGU will allow students to enroll in their Nursing, Health Information Management, Master's in Business Administration in Healthcare Management, and Master's in Leadership and Management programs to obtain onsite training at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC).
A key component of ARMC's mission is to provide education to students in a variety of disciplines. ARMC has a number of agreements with universities, colleges, community colleges, and technical and trade schools to provide onsite clinical training for students. This training is necessary for students to obtain their degrees, licenses and/or certifications.
ARMC recommends approval of this Affiliation Agreement to provide clinical training and experience to WGU students, which will result in the students gaining vital skills needed to develop a competent workforce and ...
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