Office of the Superintendent of Schools
Office of Academics
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Authorization To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend An Affiliation Agreement With The HCA Woman’s Hospital of Texas For A Program Of Study Practicum
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The administration requests authorization to negotiate, execute, and amend an affiliation agreement with the HCA Woman’s Hospital of Texas for Houston Independent School District (HISD) students to participate in the hospital’s work-based practicum for a health science program of study.
Partnership Scope of Work
• The agreement outlines the collaboration between HISD and HCA Woman’s Hospital of Texas to provide clinical learning experiences for students enrolled in a healthcare-related program of study at the hospital's facilities.
• The district is responsible for developing and implementing the clinical program, ensuring students meet academic and ethical standards, and managing faculty and student compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• The hospital will provide access to its facilities, resources for clinical experience, and support for the orientation and evaluation of students' performance in the clinical program.
• Both parties are committed to maintaining high standards of patient care, ensuring a conducive learning environment, and upholding the terms of the agreement, including compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
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THIS ITEM DOES NOT ESTABLISH, MODIFY, OR DELETE BOARD POLICY.
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RECOMMENDED: That the School Board authorizes the superintendent or designee to negotiate, execute, and amend an affiliation agreement with the HCA Woman’s Hospital of Texas, effective March 22, 2024.