SUBJECT
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Requesting the approval of the agreement for clinical education of students between Lakeland Regional Health Systems, Inc. (“LRH”) and Polk County Emergency Medical Services (“EMS”) (No fiscal impact)
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DESCRIPTION
Polk County Fire Rescue is requesting the approval to establish a clinical learning experience with the cooperation of Lakeland Regional Health Systems to benefit the County’s emergency medical and firefighter students. The county shall select, with the cooperating professional staff of LRH, the clinical learning experiences to which students will be assigned for educational purposes. The independent and joint responsibilities of both parties are outlined and agreed upon including awareness concerning the confidentiality of patient and business information. Ultimately, LRH and the County are seeking approval to allow county EMT students to fulfill National Registry clinical requirements at LRH.
RECOMMENDATION
Requesting the board to approve the agreement between Polk County EMS and Lakeland Regional Hospital for the clinical education of students.
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Hezedean Smith
863-519-7362
hezedeansmith@polk-county.net