Item B04BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: February 15, 2006 Division: Emergency Services
Bulk Item: Yes X No
Department: Fire Rescue
Staff Contact Person: Darice Has
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Request approval of an Agreement with the University of Miami
School of Medicine, Center for Research in Medical Education, Division of Emergency Medical Skills
Training (UM), and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners for Monroe County Fire
Rescue (MCFR) to act as a satellite training site of the UM for American Heart Association (AHA)
approved courses in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) for the
period beginning March 01, 2006 through February 28, 2007.
ITEM BACKGROUND: In December of 1998, Monroe County became an AHA Community
Training Center, for the purpose of sponsoring CPR, ACLS, and First Aid courses throughout the
County. The agreement executed between Monroe County and the AHA provided organizational
affiliation for all county AHA instructors, and authorized the certification and issuance of certification
cards to County firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and other employees, as well as County residents. The
agreement between Monroe County and AHA has now expired as of November 30, 2005. Although,
the County could again contract directly with the AHA, it would be more time -and -cost effective to
maintain an independent satellite training center. Also, the AHA has specific training center
requirements which mandate standards of instructor training and renewal, course and participant
recordkeeping, equipment purchase and maintenance. These standards can more efficiently be handled
by a larger, parent training center (UM), with a local satellite (MCFR). The Agreement, as outlined in
the above section, maintains affiliation requirements for in -county instructors, and allows them to teach
in -county courses both in a time and cost efficient manner.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: None.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval.
TOTAL COST:$300.00 - $500.00/annually BUDGETED: Yes X No
COST TO COUNTY:$300.00 - $500.00/annually SOURCE OF FUNDS: Ad valorem taxes
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No X AMOUNT PER MONTH Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty Yes OMB/Pur i Yes Risk Wnagement Yes
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL: •
Clark O. Martin, Jr.
DOCUMENTATION: Included X Not Required
DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM #
Revised 2/05
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONTRACT SLjMMt\RY
Contract with: University ot'Miami Contract #
Effective Date: March 01, 2006
Expiration Date: Februa-ry 28, 2007
Contract Purpose/Description: Agrecrnont between the L mversity o l' Miami (who has
bCe11 auttiorized by the American Heart Assoc.) and the MCBOCC for Monroe County Fine
Rescue to act as a satellite training site of the University of Miami for American Heart Assoc.
courses in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic L ifc Support (BLS).
Contract Manager: Clark O, Martin, Jr. 6004 Fire Rescue / .Stop #14
(Name) (Ext.) (Department./Stop #)
for BOCC rneeting on 02/15i'06 Agenda Deadline: January 31, 2006
CONTRACT COSTS
Jbtal Dollar Value of Contract: $ 300.00-500.00 Current Year Portion: S
Budgeted? Yes® No ❑ Account Codes: 13001-530540- -
Grant.- $ - - -
Coumy Match: $
Estimated Ongoing Costs: $—
[Not R)ClUded in dollar vahe above
ADDITIONAL COSTS
iNT For:
(eg- maintenance, will
300.{}0-500.00
itorial, salaries, etc.
CONTRACT REVIEW
Changes Date Ott
Date Iti Needed _` Rcvicy r
Division Director Yes❑ No zF...
Risk Managemenj Ycs❑ No❑ Y--�
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O.M.B./Purchasing .: Yes❑ NoE,
County Attorney �'/jr'SYes 1�.o
Comments:_tT
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0 M B Form Revised 127/01 MC;P m2
AGREEMENT FOR SATELLITE TRAINING CENTERS OF THE UNIVERSITY
OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN MEDICAL
EDUCATION, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SHILLS TRAINING
This Agreement is entered into this day of , 2006 by and
between the University of Miami School of Medicine, Center for Research in Medical
Education, Division of Emergency Medical Skills Training, a not for profit organization,
(hereinafter referred to as "CRME") organized and existing under the laws of the State of
Florida and the Monroe County Board of Commissioners for Monroe County Fire Rescue
(hereinafter referred to as "SATELLITE").
WHEREAS, the CRME is authorized by the American Heart Association (AHA) as a
training center;
WHEREAS, the SATELLITE desires to act as a satellite training site of the CRME
for AHA courses in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support
(BLS);
WHEREAS, the CRME is authorized to designate and monitor a facility as a satellite
training center;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and in further
consideration of the mutual benefits and promises contained herein, the parties
hereby agree as follows:
I. The CRME shall:
A. Monitor compliance with AHA training requirements for courses and
curriculum conducted by SATELLITE as a Satellite Training Site. CRME shall
have authority to terminate SATELLITE'S designation as a satellite training
center if CRME determines, in its sole discretion that SATELLITE is not in
compliance with AHA training requirements.
B. Verify that standards for equipment, materials, supplies, files and the satellite
training site are maintained by making an initial and then annual follow-up visit
to the satellite -training site, which will be scheduled in advance at a mutually
convenient time.
C. Submit all required data and/or reports for satellite training sites to the AHA and
maintain a file of each instructor teaching ACLS and BLS courses on behalf of
SATELLITE.
D. Agree to be designated as the primary Training Center.
E. Provide the SATELLITE with AHA course completion cards one week
following receipt of a properly completed roster and course outline, including
instructor assignments for each course taught by the SATELLITE.
F. Enter and maintain data for the SATELLITE courses in the CRME' S Training
Center computerized database.
G. Bill the SATELLITE for fees and costs as described in this Agreement. The
fees and costs may be changed by CRME at the time of renewal of this
Agreement. CRME shall provide thirty (30) days notice to SATELLITE of the
changes to the fees and costs.
H. Request payment yearly for the affiliation fee. Request payment upon
completion of each course taught by SATELLITE for AHA card costs and per
student processing fees through submission of a properly completed invoice.
I. Update instructors entered in the database that have designated CRME as their
primary training center on AHA course changes, science guidelines, policies
and procedures in accordance with AHA guidelines.
II. The SATELLITE shall:
A. Designate an ACLS and BLS Instructor as the Training Center Coordinator for
the SATELLITE as a Satellite Training Site.
B. Provide staff to serve as ACLS AND BLS instructors for SATELLITE courses
and require that all instructors for SATELLITE designate CRME as their
primary training center or provide to the CRME, prior to conducting any ACLS
and BLS training session, documentation of their affiliation with an AHA
approved primary training center.
C. Provide the CRME with a master list of all SATELLITE instructors and
expirations dates of said instructors' ACLS and BLS Instructor Certification.
D. Agree to require that all instructors fulfill the roles and responsibilities of an
instructor as outlined by AHA in the ACLS and BLS Instructor Manual.
E. Maintain the following documents for each course provided for three (3) years:
course outline, attendance records with contact hours granted, all rosters with
the written examination scores, education program/class evaluation tally forms,
skills evaluation for each student.
F. Submit the following documentation to the CRME upon completion of each
course provided by the satellite training site: course outline, attendance records
with contact hours granted, roster with written examination scores, education
program/class evaluation tally forms.
G. Purchase necessary AHA textbooks for the ACLS and BLS courses and obtain
all supplies/ materials/equipment needed for the courses.
H. Clean and maintain equipment used for the courses according to AHA
standards.
I. The SATELLITE is a state agency subject to limited liability under §768.28,
F.S., and maintains adequate insurance to respond to any liability in excess
thereof. To the extent authorized by §768.28, F.S., SATELLITE shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless CRME, and CRME'S agents, trustees,
executors, personal representatives, general partners, limited partners, and
attorney -in -fact, of and from any and all fines, claims, demands, liability, cost or
expense (including but not limited to attorney's fees) and causes of action, of
every nature whatsoever brought by any person or entity, arising or growing out
of, directly or indirectly, the following: (i) the occupation or use of the
Premises, the Building, or the Property and every part thereof, by SATELLITE,
(ii) any breach or violation of this Agreement by SATELLITE, or (iii) the
conduct of SATELLITE'S business. For all purposes of the indemnification
granted herein, the claims, demands, acts or omissions of SATELLITE'S
contractors, employees, agents, servants, guests, clients and invitees shall be
deemed to be those of the SATELLITE. In any such event, the comparative
negligence on the part of the CRME or its representatives shall not in any way
limit or effect SATELLITE'S obligation under this indemnification.
J. Indemnify, defend and hold harmless the CRME, from any and all losses,
claims, expenses, liabilities and causes of action arising out of the negligence of
the SATELLITE in connection with the operation of this Agreement.
K. Remit payment to the CRME as follows:
a) Annual Training Center affiliation fee $300.00
b) Published unit cost of each AHA ACLS card 2.50
c) Published unit cost of each AHA BLS card 1.00
d) Per student processing fee 3.00
SATELLITE understands and agrees that these fees and costs are subject to
change at the time of renewal of this Agreement and that CRME shall provide
thirty (30) days notice of the change.
III. The CRME and SATELLITE mutually acknowledge and agree:
A. This Agreement shall commence on March 01, 2006 and shall remain in full
force and effect until February 28, 2007. Either party may elect annually to
extend this Agreement for an additional year upon providing at least thirty (30)
days prior written notice of intent to extend, which shall be commemorated by
an Amendment to this Agreement executed by both parties.
B. This Agreement may be terminated without cause by either party with no less
than thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. Said notice shall be
delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested, or in person with proof of
receipt. Said notice shall be delivered to the contact person for the appropriate
party in accordance with Section III, Paragraph E of this Agreement. Should
this Agreement be terminated by either party, SATELLITE agrees to satisfy all
outstanding charges due at the time of termination within thirty (30) days.
C. The CRME will notify the SATELLITE immediately should its status as
a Training Center change.
D. Every notice in this Agreement shall be in writing and directed to the respective
contact persons and addresses set forth below:
For the Center for hesearch in Medical Education (CRME):
Alan .T. Fisli
1507 Lei ante Avenue, Room 327
Coral Gables, FL 33146
And
Angel Brotons
f
1430 N.W. 11 Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
Mailing address:
P. O. Box 016960 (D-41)
Miami, FL 33101
For Monroe County Fire Rescue:
Gary Boswell
Monroe County Fire Rescue
490 63 St. Ocean
Marathon, FL 33050
E. Both parties agree that this Agreement contains the entire agreement of the
parties and that there are no conditions or limitations to this undertaking
except those stated herein.
F. This Agreement may only be amended by written consent of both parties. No
alteration, change or modification shall be binding or effective unless executed
in writing and signed by both parties hereto.
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G. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of Florida. Venue for any action arising from this Agreement shall
be Miami -Dade County, Florida.
H. The failure by any party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this
Agreement, or any rights with respect hereto, or to exercise any election herein
provided, shall in to way be considered to be a wavier of such provision, rights
or elections, or in any way affect the validity of this Agreement.
I. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to permit the assignment by either
party of any rights or obligations hereunder, and such assignment is expressly
prohibited without the prior written consent of both parties.
J. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid for any reason, the other
provisions of this Agreement shall remain in effect, insofar as is consistent with
the law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed by their undersigned officials as duly authorized.
FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
By: Alan J. Fish
Vice President for Business Services
University of Miami
FOR MONROF. COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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