REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
May 9, 2023
FROM
WILLIAM L. GILBERT, Director, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
SUBJECT
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Non-Financial Affiliation Agreement with City of Rialto on Behalf of the Rialto Fire Department for the Provision of Onsite Training
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve a non-financial Affiliation Agreement with the City of Rialto on behalf of the Rialto Fire Department to allow Emergency Medical Technician students to obtain onsite training at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, for the five-year period of May 9, 2023 through May 8, 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 the Affiliation Agreement with the City of Rialto on behalf of the Rialto Fire Department (Rialto Fire Department) is non-financial in nature.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
This Affiliation Agreement with the Rialto Fire Department will allow Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) students to obtain necessary clinical training at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC), who as a result, will assist in the delivery of care to ARMC patients. As a teaching hospital, ARMC has a number of agreements with institutions to provide onsite training for students. The onsite training is necessary for students to obtain hands-on experience in the delivery of healthcare services, which is generally required for their degrees, licenses, and/or certifications that will provide for safety, health, and social service needs of County residents.
The volume and diversity of ARMC patients provides a comprehensive educational opportunity to EMT students. The Affiliation Agreement ensures the students receive specialty onsite training and experience from ARMC and gain vital skills needed in developing a competent workforce. As a teaching hospital, ARMC expects to attract students to the county area, increasing the potential pool of future healthcare providers.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Charles Phan, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on February 28, 2023; ARMC Finance (Chen Wu, Finance and Budget Officer, 580-3165) on April 3, 2023; Finance (Jenny Yang, Administrative Analyst, 387-4884) on April 4, 2023; and County Finance and Administration (Valerie Clay, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) on
April 6, 2023.