Eastern Washington University 7/7/2025

EWU does not certify the veracity of the records provided and, furthermore, the obligation to conduct appropriate background checks and the liability for non-compliance therewith remains the responsibility of Agency. 10. Comply with and ensure, to the extent possible, that students comply with the policies and procedures established by Agency. EWU will notify each student of his/her status and responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement. This includes notification to students of the need to procure the insurance coverage required by the Agency as identified below prior to being admitted to the Agency. 11. Encourage each student participating in the Program to acquire comprehensive health and accident insurance that will provide continuous coverage of such student during his or her participation in the Program. EWU will inform students that they are responsible for their own health needs, health care costs, and health insurance coverage. C. AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Designate an agency field instructor (“AFI”) to act as liaison with EWU and to provide the students and EWU with feedback on the students’ performance. Agency will submit in writing to EWU the professional and academic credentials for the AFI. Agency will notify EWU in writing of any change or proposed change in the AFI. The AFI shall possess the following minimum requirements: i. For Social Work BASW practicum, the Agency agrees to provide supervision of the students by a post-two-year MSW or BASW. ii. For Social Work MSW practicum, the Agency agrees to provide supervision of the students by a post-two-year MSW. 2. If the Agency is unable to assign staff that meet the AFI definitions above, the Agency will assign a qualified Task Supervisor. The Agency will agree to allow EWU to arrange AFI supervision by an agent not employed with the Agency. 3. Provide students with a desirable practicum educational experience within the scope of services approved by Agency. Provide a patient/client caseload appropriate to the students’ level and ability and of adequate size and variety to ensure the educational experience. 4. Provide the students with instruction and practical experience on new equipment and techniques as acquired. Agency will make available to students basic supplies and equipment, including an Agency vehicle or student vehicle mileage reimbursement, necessary for care of patients/clients and the Program. Within the limitation of facilities, Agency will make available office and conference space for students and, if applicable, the FFI. 5. Submit required reports on each student’s performance and evaluate the students in accordance with EWU policies. 6. Retain responsibility for the care rendered to patients/clients and maintain the quality of patient care without relying on the students for staffing purposes, with exception to students who are also Agency employees. Employed students are subject to the responsibilities within section E.2 of this agreement. 7. Provide an orientation for the student covering the rules, regulations, procedures, facilities, and equipment of the Agency. 8. Maintain an environment free from recognized hazards and ensure a healthy and safe environment for all students and members of its community. 9. Notify EWU as soon as possible of any problems arising with the students or the Program. Agency will have the right to take immediate interim action to correct a situation where a student’s actions endanger patient care. As soon as possible thereafter, the AFI will notify EWU of the action taken. Agency will cooperate in providing information about the student’s actions to EWU. All final resolutions of the student’s academic status in such situations will be made solely by EWU after reviewing the matter and considering whatever written factual information Agency provides to EWU; however, Agency reserves the right to terminate the use of its facilities by a particular student