Title
Request to Enter an Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona State University Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow Volunteer PHX to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University (ASU) Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation for student placements.
Report
Summary
The Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation trains and educates students working towards undergraduate, masters and doctorate degrees in nursing. At all levels of nursing education placements may be required or available for credit to support student learning and educational experience.
With the addition of the Office of Public Health, there is an enhanced focus on opportunities for public health programming. The City of Phoenix offers a unique opportunity and setting for community and clinical nursing placements focused on population and public health through a variety of departments and offices.
Volunteer PHX coordinates the City’s volunteer opportunities, including volunteer placements and internships. Building on existing relationships with the College, including a partnership with the Office of Heat Mitigation and Response, Volunteer PHX will work closely with the Office of Public Health other departments to initiate and coordinate routine opportunities for nursing placements across programs. These placements will enhance the capacity of departments to address population health issues and support the education and development of the local nursing workforce.
Examples of routine nursing placements include:
- We’re Cool summer outreach with vulnerable populations
- Vaccination support with Phoenix Fire’s Baby Shots program
- Health Education opportunities with Office of Public Health
Contract Term
The agreement will be valid for five years from the date of execution by all parties.
Financial Impact
There is no cost or financial impact for these activities.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays, Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson, Volunteer PHX and the Office of Public Health.