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File #: 23-2750    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 5/4/2023 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/16/2023 Final action: 5/16/2023
Title: Request for approval of an affiliation agreement with Rush University Medical Center for the purpose of providing internship experiences to students at no cost to the county.
Attachments: 1. 0516_PHS_Regular_AA Rush University.pdf
Department: Public Health Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Barbie L. Robinson, MPP, JD, CHC - Executive Director

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an affiliation agreement with Rush University Medical Center for the purpose of providing internship experiences to students at no cost to the county.
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Background and Discussion:
The agreement with the Rush University Medical School will provide internships for students. The county will benefit from the services provided by the student interns and in turn will provide professional development and training to the students. There is no cost to the county. The agreement has been approved by the County Attorney as to form.

Expected Impact:
HCPH protects and promotes a healthy and safe community by preventing illness and injury, which improves the quality of life for all Harris County residents. The agreement will allow students to complete internship programs at HCPH. It is of mutual advantage to both Parties that students at Rush University Medical School be given the opportunity to utilize certain facilities of Harris County for educational and training purposes, which serves a public purpose of Harris County.

Alternative Options:
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Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service

Prior Court Action (if any):
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Precinct(s): Countywide


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