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): Stepful, Inc.
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 Stepful, Inc. for the purpose of providing internship and/or externship experiences to students at no cost to the county.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is partnering with Stepful, Inc. to support clinical training for students in nursing and other health-related academic programs. This affiliation agreement outlines the terms under which HCPH will provide on-site educational experiences for students through supervised preceptorships. 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, training, and community engagement. This partnership will support hands-on training and workforce development in 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 supports workforce development by preparing future nurses and healthcare professionals to serve diverse populations. The collaboration may also foster greater interest in public he...
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