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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 Health - UNC School of Dentistry MOU for dental screening project7 of ��� MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN y THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA For the DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL ECOLOGY In the SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY And Orange County Health Department As a part of the County of Orange For the Smart Start Grant I. PURPOSE This document is a Memorandum of Agreement between the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, for its Department of Dental Ecology in the School of Dentistry, hereafter referred to as the "University," and Orange County Health Department, as a part of the County of Orange, hereafter referred to as the "OCHD ", for the purpose of providing a Project Director for its Smart Start Grant awarded by the Orange County Partnership for Young Children, hereafter referred to as "OCPYC ". H. EFFECTIVE DATES This agreement shall be effective as of April 1, 2001 and shall remain in effect until June 30, 2001 unless terminated as set forth below. Either party may request a change in the terms of this agreement. Any agreed to change to this agreement must be approved by both parties' written endorsement thereto. Either party may terminate this agreement by giving the other party 30 days written notice in advance of the desired termination date. III. GENERAL AGREEMENT During the performance of this agreement, both parties agree as follows: A. The OCHD hereby agrees with the University that, in its educational and/or employment practices, said contracting party will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. B. The OCHD will not be responsible for damages arising from personal injury to students of the University while they are present at the OCHD unless personal injury was caused by the negligence of the OCHD, its employees, or agents. C. In the event the student is exposed to blood or body fluids, the OCHD will be responsible for providing an initial response, according to the Institution's Blood - Borne Pathogens Standard. The student will be required to return to University of North Carolina Student Health Services for post- incident testing and counseling if feasible. In the event the student is unable to do so in a timely manner, the OCHD will provide access to testing and counseling for the student. The student -1- will be responsible for the payment of services, but will be able to request reimbursement from the University. D. The University will be responsible for the negligence of its employees and agents to the extent permitted by the North Carolina Tort Claims Act. E. The OCHD shall pay the University $6,000 by June 30, 2001 upon receipt of the University's invoice. The University shall invoice the OCHD no later than May 1, 2001. IV. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY The University acknowledges the following specific responsibilities in connection with this agreement: A. To provide a Project Director for the Smart Start Program who will: 1) Schedule preselected senior dental and dental hygiene students to visit the Orange County Health Department and the majority of day care centers in Orange County to perform dental screenings, examinations, education and preventive treatment; 2) be available to answer questions from parents and the day care center directors; 3) consult with the NC Public Health Dental Hygienist in order to provide the specific dental educational materials for the children, parents and the day care personnel; 4) schedule dental attendings who will serve as preceptors to the dental students and the dental hygiene students while at the OCHD Dental Clinics. B. To ensure that University students, who are the subject of this agreement, abide by all existing rules and regulations of the OCHD in the performance of their activities at the OCHD. C. To be responsible for providing adequate professional liability insurance for the University and its students who are the subjects of this agreement. While the student is participating in the project, their professional liability insurance coverage through Medical Security Insurance Company will be provided by the School of Dentistry ($1,000,000 to $3,000,000 a year for all students). D. The University shall be responsible for training its students to follow the OSHA Blood -borne Pathogens Standards, ensuring that its students comply with health requirements established by North Carolina state regulations and the University. E. To maintain proper health records of its students while participating in the Smart Start Program at the OCHD, and instructing its students about Hepatitis B vaccinations, about the student's responsibility for post- exposure follow -up and any incurred costs, about the student's responsibility for the provision of protective equipment, and proper post- exposure record - keeping. -2- F. To provide proof of Blood -borne Pathogens training for each student. V. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OCHD A. The OCHD shall reimburse the University for these services by June 30, 2001, upon receipt of an invoice no later than May 1, 2001. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the OCHD and the University have executed this agreement as of the date written herein. FOR AND ON BEHALF OF: THE ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT /COUNTY OF ORANGE Rosemary V"tor Summers Date Health Dir This instrument has been pre - audited in the Manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. Kenneth Chavious Date Director, Orange County Finance Steve Halkiotis, Chair Date Orange County Board of Commissioners -3- FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL Dr. Ohn W. Stamm Date De n, School of Dentistry __r il�� I 4tcv�t�(_� 4,414 Nancy D. S tenfield U Date Vice - Chancellor for Finance and Administration