REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
July 26, 2022
FROM
WILLIAM L. GILBERT, Director, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
SUBJECT
Title
Non-Financial Affiliation Agreement with Chapman University for the Provision of Clinical Experience to Physical Therapy Students
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve a Non-Financial Affiliation Agreement, including non-standard terms, with Chapman University to provide physical therapy students with clinical experience at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center for a five-year period effective upon execution.
(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 the affiliation agreement (Agreement) with Chapman University (Chapman) is non-financial in nature.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
This Agreement will provide for the health and social services needs of County residents by allowing Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) to provide clinical training to physical therapy students who assist in the delivery of care to ARMC patients, as well as increasing the future pool of healthcare specialists. 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 and colleges, and technical and trade schools to provide on-site clinical training for students. This clinical training is necessary for students to obtain their degrees, licenses, and/or certifications.
The volume and patient mix at ARMC provide a comprehensive educational opportunity to physical therapy students from Chapman. This affiliation agreement ensures that the students receive specialty clinical training and experience and gain vital skills tha...
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