Title
Letter of Agreement with Phoenix Children’s Hospital for Clinical Experiences (Ordinance S-52377) - Citywide
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Letter of Agreement with Phoenix Children’s Hospital (PCH) for Clinical Experiences.
Report
Summary
This agreement facilitates an opportunity for Phoenix Children’s Hospital Fellows to observe Phoenix Fire Department personnel delivering emergency medical services in the pre-hospital environment. Through direct observation of pre-hospital emergency care, Fellows will develop competence in the skills essential for patient care prior to hospital arrival while also gaining insight into the complexities and challenges of various emergency scenes. Additionally, this experience will enhance the Fellows’ understanding of the role and integration of Fire/EMS response systems within a large metropolitan setting. The clinical experience will adhere to the duty hour requirements established by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
Contract Term
The agreement will be for five years from the date executed.
Financial Impact
There is no cost associated with this agreement.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Fire Department.