Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Abilene Christian University
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an affiliation agreement with Abilene Christian University Dallas for the purpose of providing internship experiences to students at no cost to the county.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is partnering with Abilene Christian University Dallas to support internship and educational training opportunities for students in nursing and other health-related academic programs. This affiliation agreement outlines the terms under which HCPH will provide supervised educational and training experiences for students through internship placements and preceptorship opportunities. The partnership supports the development of the future healthcare workforce by offering real-world exposure in public health settings. This initiative aligns with HCPH's commitment to education, workforce development, training, and community engagement. This partnership will support hands-on learning experiences and strengthen workforce development efforts within public health settings.
Expected Impact:
This agreement will enhance student learning through direct clinical observation and hands-on experience while supporting HCPH's service delivery through additional support in the field. It strengthens community partnerships and supp...
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