DATE: April 11, 2023
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: David Luchini, RN, PHN, Director, Department of Public Health
SUBJECT: Agreement with Touro University California
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Touro University California to provide public health internship placement and preceptorship opportunities through the Department of Public Health's various County facilities for Touro's student clients, effective April 11, 2023, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions ($0).
REPORT
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. This agreement will provide Touro students with educational and training experience in public health practices and education fields, evidence-based approaches to public health and public health care systems as well as observational opportunities with the County of Fresno. The item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
There are no alternative actions. Should the recommended action not be approved, Touro University California students will have no educational or training experiences and observational opportunities at Fresno County facilities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost or monetary compensation associated with the recommended action. Touro students will be under direct supervision of County Staff. Sufficient appropriations for supervision are included in the Department of Public Health's ORG FY 2022-23 Adopted Budget and will be included in future budget requests.
DISCUSSION:
The County has maintained a contractual relationship since February 25, 2020, with Touro University California to provide public health internship placement and clinical and field experience at various County facilities. The County's current agreement with Touro University California expired on February 28, 2023. Therefore, the recommended agreement is necessary to cont...
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