Created : September 07, 2013 at 05:24 AM
July 23, 2013
Status:
Approve the New Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Palms of Lauderdale Lakes, The LLC d/b/a The Palms Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. The contract period is August 1, 2013 through July 31, 2016.
Career and Technical Education high school and adult postsecondary students district-wide that are enrolled in Health Science Education Programs, participate in clinical learning experiences through contractual agreements with hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare related facilities. The new agreement with Palms of Lauderdale Lakes, The LLC d/b/a The Palms Rehabilitation and Nursing Center provides clinical experiences necessary to meet Florida Department of Education mandated student performance standards. This agreement also addresses the requirements of regulatory agencies for students to qualify for certification/licensure examinations upon program completion.
Palms of Lauderdale Lakes, The LLC d/b/a The Palms Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is fully licensed, accredited, and approved for Medicare/Medicaid patients. This nursing home received satisfactory ratings, in accordance with the United States Government Medicare/Medicaid standards, in the areas of Health Inspections, Nursing Home Staffing, and Quality Measures.
In accordance with a School Board request, staff in the Career, Technical, Adult and Community Education Department developed a survey to measure the effectiveness of the clinical experience. When this agreement has been fully executed by Palms of Lauderdale Lakes, The LLC d/b/a The Palms Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and the School Board, clinical experiences will be scheduled. The survey will be completed by students, Health Science teachers, and selected staff of the facility after the completion of the clinical experience.
This new agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.
There is no financial impact to the district.
Requested Action
Approve the New Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Palms of Lauderdale Lakes, The LLC d/b/a The Palms Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. The contract period is August 1, 2013 through July 31, 2016.
Summary
Career and Technical Education high school and adult postsecondary students district-wide that are enrolled in Health Science Education Programs, participate in clinical learning experiences through contractual agreements with hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare related facilities. The new agreement with Palms of Lauderdale Lakes, The LLC d/b/a The Palms Rehabilitation and Nursing Center provides clinical experiences necessary to meet Florida Department of Education mandated student performance standards. This agreement also addresses the requirements of regulatory agencies for students to qualify for certification/licensure examinations upon program completion.
Palms of Lauderdale Lakes, The LLC d/b/a The Palms Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is fully licensed, accredited, and approved for Medicare/Medicaid patients. This nursing home received satisfactory ratings, in accordance with the United States Government Medicare/Medicaid standards, in the areas of Health Inspections, Nursing Home Staffing, and Quality Measures.
In accordance with a School Board request, staff in the Career, Technical, Adult and Community Education Department developed a survey to measure the effectiveness of the clinical experience. When this agreement has been fully executed by Palms of Lauderdale Lakes, The LLC d/b/a The Palms Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and the School Board, clinical experiences will be scheduled. The survey will be completed by students, Health Science teachers, and selected staff of the facility after the completion of the clinical experience.
This new agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.
School Board Goals
| Goal 1: High Quality Instruction |
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to the District.
Source of Additional Information
Marie Wright 754-321-1850 John Felser 754-321-8435 Nancy Boulger 754-321-8437
Associated File Attachments
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