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Home My WebLink AboutUniversity of Washington, School of Public Health re MOU - 101022 q • Pft 10- /0' 3")- T\i13-10 ‘• 004 (C1 ik/A4j Memorandum of Understanding University of Washington(University) School of Public Health—Department of Health Systems&Population Health(HSPop) Community-Oriented Public Health Practice(COPHP) Master of Public Health(MPH)Program and Jefferson County Public Health(JCPH or Agency) Community Health Division — L 3 This Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) sets forth the terms and understanding between COPHP and JCPH to host a student group to undertake a community health project in Port Townsend,Jefferson County, WA for the HSERV 531 Community Development course during Fall of 2022. I. Background The University's COPHP Community Development(HSERV 531) is a five-week course for first-year students that introduces them to community health,community development, community organizing, and assessment approaches. Community development is a process where community members take collective action to generate solutions to common problems,enhance community wellbeing,and promote equity and social justice. �] This course is unique because a large portion of it provides students with an opportunity to learn about community development by working on a real-world,public health problem in a rural community. Students work in collaboration with local partners and may require data gathering in the community. Prior to engaging in fieldwork, students will research learning objectives regarding rural health,best practices for engaging with a community health issue,and key principles for conducting a community health project to understand how to best assess community needs. II. Purpose The purpose of this student-centered community health project is to expose adult learners to public health practice in rural settings. The topic and goals of this project will be defined by Jefferson County Public Health—Community Health Division. The timeline of this project will be set by the instructor of this course,Francesca Collins. The scope of work and deliverables will be negotiated and agreed upon by JCPH and COPHP. Page 1 of 5 N-22-048 This MOU will serve as an agreement of the collaboration between JCPH and COPHP for the purpose of this student-centered community health project. III. Reporting HSERV 531 students are accountable to the community health project agreed upon by JCPH and COPHP, and are responsible for completing any agreed upon deliverables, including a report to JCPH,to the best of their abilities within the allotted timeframe. IV. Funding The University of Washington's Department of Health Systems&Population Health is financially responsible for research participant incentives associated with this community health project within the allotted budget for the course. HSPop can arrange overnight accommodations, if needed, and U-Car transportation for students within the course's budget. Personal needs and supplies beyond lodging and U-Car transportation will need to be arranged and funded by each individual student. JCPH is not financially responsible for student needs associated with this community health project. V. Student Timeline September 6-12: Solidify Partnership between JCPH& COPHP September 13-23: Complete MOU between JCPH&COPHP September 23-30: Define Scope of Student-Centered Community Health Project October 3-14: Finalize"Partner Letter"with JCPH for HSERV 531 Students October 17-November 1: "Break" November 2: Students Receive Introductory Case and Assignment for Course November 8:HSERV 531 Officially Begins; Receive Next Case and Assignment November 10: Students Receive"Partner Letter"and Assignment November 15: Students Meet Partner(JCPH)and Begin to Prep for Fieldwork November 15-24: Prep for Fieldwork November 28-December 1: Fieldwork December 2-12:Develop Deliverables December 13: Final Presentation to Partner(JCPH) December 16: Final Report and Deliverables to Partner(JCPH) VI. Mutual Agreement This MOU is at-will and may be modified by mutual consent of the participating partners. This MOU shall become effective upon signature by the authorized officials from JCPH and COPHP and will remain in effect until modified or terminated by any one of the partners by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual agreement by the authorized officials from JCPH and COPHP this MOU shall end on December 31,2022. A. Indemnification. The University shall defend, indemnify and hold JCPH, its officers,officials, employees, agents and volunteers(and their marital communities)harmless from any claims, injuries,damages, losses or suits, including attorney's fees, arising out of or resulting from the negligent acts, errors Page 2 of 5 or omissions of the University in performance of this Agreement, except for injuries and damages caused by the sole negligence of the Agency. Agency agrees to indemnify and hold harmless University against any and all liability for personal injury, including injury resulting in death,or damage to property,or both,resulting from the negligent acts and/or omissions of its employees. Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine this Agreement is subject to RCW 4.24.115 if liability for damages occurs arising out of bodily injury to persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the Agency and the University, its officers,officials,employees, agents and volunteers(and their marital communities),the University's liability, including the duty and cost to defend, shall be only for the University's negligence. It is further specifically understood that the indemnification provided constitutes the University's waiver of immunity under Industrial Insurance,Title 51 RCW, solely for the purposes of this indemnification. This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the parties. This section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. B. Public Records. To the extent any record, including any electronic,audio,paper or other media, is required to be kept or indexed as a public record in accordance with the Washington Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW, as may hereafter be amended,the University agrees to maintain all records constituting public records and to produce or assist the Agency in producing such records,within the time frames and parameters set forth in state law. The University further agrees that upon receipt of any written public record request, University shall,within two business days,notify the Agency by providing a copy of the request per the notice provisions of this Agreement; C. Disputes. The parties agree to use their best efforts to prevent and resolve disputes before they escalate into claims or legal actions. Any disputed issue not resolved pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall be submitted in writing within 10 days to the Agency Risk Manager,whose decision in the matter shall be final,but shall be subject to judicial review. If either party deems it necessary to institute legal action or proceeding to enforce any right or obligation under this Agreement, each party in such action shall bear the cost of its own attorney's fees and court costs. Any legal action shall be initiated in the Superior Court of the State of Washington for Jefferson County. The parties agree that all questions shall be resolved by application of Washington law and that the parties have the right of appeal from decisions of the Superior Court in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. The University hereby consents to the personal jurisdiction of the Superior Court of the State of Washington for Jefferson County. VII. DURATION OF THIS AGREEMENT,TERM,MODIFICATION: A. This Agreement is effective as of the date last signed below. Page 3 of 5 B. This Agreement shall remain in effect until terminated. Either party may terminate this Agreement,with or without cause, by written notice to the other party at least sixty(60)days prior to the commencement of the next academic term. Students enrolled in the course project at the time notice is given shall have the opportunity to complete the course of study in progress. C. The parties to this Agreement may amend this Agreement as deemed necessary, provided,however,that no amendment to this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and signed by the duly authorized representatives of the parties. D. All the terms, conditions and provisions agreed upon by the parties to this Agreement are incorporated in this document. Contact Information UW Community-Oriented Public Health Practice MPH Program,HSERV 531 Course Francesca Collins Course Instructor 619-940-9831 (c); 206-263-0698 (w) fdcoll@uw.edu Jefferson County Public Health—Community Health Division Lindsay Scalf Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative(CPWI) Coordinator 615 Sheridan Street,Port Townsend, WA 98368 360-385-9419 lscalf@co.jefferson.wa.us Jefferson County Public Health Apple Martine JCPH Director 615 Sheridan Street,Port Townsend, WA 98368 360-385-9443 AMartine@co.j efferson.wa.us (SIGNATURES FOLLOW ON THE NEXT PAGE) Page 4 of 5 JEFFERSON COUNTY WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON COMMUNITY-ORIENTED PUBLIC Board of County Commissioners HEALTH PRACTICE MPH PROGRAM Jefferson County, Washington By: /SOBy: Heidi 8 senhour,Chair Date Signature SEAL: • ,s t• a ` Name: Stephanie A.Farauhar f • Z Title: Professor.Director of COPHP r, ,° ATTEST:• Date: October 4.2022 (,a jcv- CNov, 10(0 2 Carolyn aillaway, J Date Clerk of the Board Approved as to form only: October 5, 2022 Philip C.Hunsucker, Date Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Page 5 of 5 615 Sheridan Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 9e thson www.JeffersonCountyPublicHealth.org Public He� Consent Agenda JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST TO: Board of County Commissioners Mark McCauley, County Administrator FROM: Apple Martine, Public Health Director Lindsay Scalf, Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative Coordinator DATE: October 10, 2022 SUBJECT: Agenda item — MOU between Jefferson County Public Health and the University of Washington's Master of Public Health in Community Oriented Public Health Practice program for a Community Engagement Project; November 1, 2022- December 16, 2022; No monetary exchange STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH), Community Health Division, requests Board approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Jefferson County and the University of Washington (UW) for community engagement service to Master of Public Health (MPH) students enrolled in the Community Oriented Public Health Practice program HSERV 531 Community Development course during Fall of 2022. ANALYSIS/STRATEGIC GOALS/PRO'S and CON'S: Students of UW will be supervised by JCPH health educators, part of the Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative, as students undertake a project involving research and fieldwork, which exposes them to public health practice in rural settings. This cooperative relationship between service institution and educational intuition is mutually beneficial. FISCAL IMPACT/COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: There is no fiscal impact. RECOMMENDATION: JCPH management requests approval of MOU between Jefferson County and the University of Washington for community engagement services to MPH students enrolled in HSERV 531 Community Development course during Fall of 2022. REVIEW D BY: /0 6 4Z Mark McCauley, o my Administrator Date Community Health Environmental Public Health Developmental Disabilities 360-385-9444 360-385-9400 (f) 360-379-4487 360-385-9401 (f) Always working for a safer and healthier community N-22-048 CONTRACT REVIEW FORM Clear Form (INSTRUCTIONS ARE ON THE NEXT PAGE) CONTRACT WITH: University of Washington School of Public Health Contract No: N-22-048 Contract For: MOU -Community Engagement Project Term: 11/1/2022- 12/16/2022 COUNTY DEPARTMENT: Public Health Contact Person: Lindsay Scalf Contact Phone: x419 Contact email: Iscalf@co.jefferson.wa.us AMOUNT: $0 PROCESS: _ Exempt from Bid Process Revenue: _ Cooperative Purchase Expenditure: _ Competitive Sealed Bid Matching Funds Required: Small Works Roster Sources(s)of Matching Funds Vendor List Bid Fund# _ RFP or RFQ Munis Org/Obj Other: APPROVAL STEPS: STEP 1: DEPARTMENT CERTIFIES CO . CE 3.55.080 AND CHAPTER 42.23 RCW. CERTIFIED: ri N/A: October 5,2022 Signature Date STEP 2: DEPARTMENT CERTIFIES THE PERSON PROPOSED FOR CONTRACTING WITH THE COUNTY (CONTRACTOR) HAS NOT BE DEBA BY ANY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL AGENCY. ,. CERTIFIED: 1 1 N/A: ® October 5,2022 Signature Date STEP 3: RISK MANAGEMENT REVIEW(will be added electronically through Laserfiche): Electronically approved by Risk Management on 10/5/2022. Correct "intuition" in analysis section. STEP 4: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY REVIEW(will be added electronically through Laserfiche): Electronically approved as to form by PAO on 10/5/2022. STEP 5: DEPARTMENT MAKES REVISIONS & RESUBMITS TO RISK MANAGEMENT AND PROSECUTING ATTORNEY(IF REQUIRED). STEP 6: CONTRACTOR SIGNS STEP 7: SUBMIT TO BOCC FOR APPROVAL 1