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Dated: September 21, 2007.
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Background and Brief Description
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
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Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork
Reduction Act Review
The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) publishes a list of
information collection requests under
review by the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) in compliance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
Chapter 35). To request a copy of these
requests, call the CDC Reports Clearance
Officer at (404) 639–5960 or send an email to omb@cdc.gov. Send written
comments to CDC Desk Officer, Office of
Management and Budget, Washington,
DC or by fax to (202) 395–6974. Written
comments should be received within 30
days of this notice.
Proposed Project
State-based Evaluation of the Alert
Notification Component of CDC’s
Epidemic Information Exchange (Epi-X)
Secure Public Health Communications
A central component of the CDC’s
mission is to strengthen the nation’s
public health infrastructure by
coordinating public health surveillance
at CDC and providing domestic and
international support through scientific
communications and terrorism
preparedness and emergency response.
The Epidemic Information Exchange
(Epi-X) provides CDC and its state and
local partners and collaborators with a
secure public health communications
network intended for routine and
emergent information exchange in a
secure environment.
Great attention has been focused on
improving secure public health
communications networks for the
dissemination of critical disease
outbreak and/or bioterrorism-related
events, which may have multijurisdictional involvement and cause
disease and death within a short timeframe.
The purpose of the information
gathered during this notification
proficiency testing exercise is to
evaluate the extent to which new
registrants and currently authorized
users of the Epidemic Information
Exchange (Epi-X) are able to utilize alert
notification functionality to minimize or
prevent unnecessary injury or diseaserelated morbidity and mortality through
the use of secure communications and
rapid notification systems. In this case,
notification alerts would be sent to
targeted public health professionals
through a ‘barrage’ of office cell phone,
home telephone, and pager calls to
rapidly inform key health authorities
from multidisciplinary backgrounds and
multiple jurisdictions of evolving and
critical public health information, and
assist with the decision making process.
Presently, the necessity of this
evaluation process is timely because of
ongoing terrorism threats and acts
perpetrated worldwide.
The survey information will be
gathered through an online
questionnaire format, and help evaluate
user comprehension and facility solely
with the targeted notification and rapid
alerting functionalities of Epi-X. The
questionnaire will consist of both
closed- and open-ended items, and will
be administered through Zoomerang, an
online questionnaire program, or as a
last resort, by telephone. Approximately
2,000 Epi-X users from every state of the
union will be asked to volunteer input
(in a 5–10 question format) about their
experiences using the alert notification
functionalities of the Epi-X
communications system.
There will be no cost to respondents,
whose participation will be strictly
voluntary. The total estimated burden
hours are 167.
ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN
Number of
respondents
Respondents
Number of
responses per
respondent
1,000
1
Public Health Professionals ...................................................................................................
Dated: September 24, 2007.
Maryam I. Daneshvar,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
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Proposed Data Collections Submitted
for Public Comment and
Recommendations
In compliance with the requirement
of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
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Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for
opportunity for public comment on
proposed data collection projects, the
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic
summaries of proposed projects. To
request more information on the
proposed project or to obtain a copy of
data collection plans and instruments,
call the CDC Reports Clearance Officer
on 404–639–5960 or send comments to
Maryam I. Daneshvar, CDC Acting
Reports Clearance Officer, 1600 Clifton
Road, MS D–74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or
send an e-mail to omb@cdc.gov.
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information shall have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
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Average burden
per response
(in hours)
10/60
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including the use of
automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Written comments should be received
within 60 days of this notice.
Proposed Project
National Survey of Residential Care
Facilities (NSRCF) 2008–2010—New—
National Center for Health Statistics
(NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
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Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 188 / Friday, September 28, 2007 / Notices
Background and Brief Description
Section 306 of the Public Health
Service (PHS) Act (42 U.S.C. 242k), as
amended, authorizes that the Secretary
of Health and Human Services (DHHS),
acting through NCHS, shall collect
statistics on the extent and nature of
illness and disability of the population
of the United States.
The National Survey of Residential
Care Facilities (NSRCF) is a new
collection. It is designed to complement
data collected by other federal surveys
and to fill a significant data gap about
a major portion of the long-term care
population. Data from the NSRCF will
provide a database on residential care
facilities that researchers and
policymakers can use to address a wide
array of research and policy questions.
The survey will utilize a computerassisted personal interviewing (CAPI)
system to collect information about
facility and resident characteristics.
This computerized system speeds the
flow of data making it possible to
release information on a more timely
interviewed on an annualized basis.
Residents themselves will not be
interviewed. For the national survey,
approximately 2,250 facilities will be
surveyed for an annual average of 750.
Information on 5 residents each will be
collected from an annual average of 750
facility staff. Users of NSRCF data
include, but are not limited to the CDC;
the Congressional Research Office; the
Bureau of Health Professions, Health
Resources and Services Administration;
the Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Planning and Evaluation (ASPE); the
Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality; the American Association of
Homes and Services for the Aging; the
National Hospice and Palliative Care
Organization; American Health Care
Association, Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services (CMS), Bureau of the
Census; and AARP. Other users of these
data include universities, contract
research organizations, many in the
private sector, foundations, and a
variety of users in the print media.
There is no cost to respondents other
than their time to participate.
basis and makes it easier for
respondents to participate in the survey.
A stratified random sample of
residential care facilities across four
strata (small, medium, large and extra
large) will be selected to participate in
the NSRCF. Within each facility a
random sample of residents will be
selected. To be eligible a facility must
have four or more beds, be licensed,
certified, or registered and provide or
arrange for 24 hour supervision and
personal care services for residents.
The facility questionnaire will collect
data about facility characteristics (size,
age, types of rooms), services offered,
characteristics of the resident
population, facility policies and
services, costs of services, and
background of the administrator. The
Resident Questionnaire collects
information on resident demographics,
current living arrangements within the
facility, involvement in activities, use of
services, charges for care, health status,
and cognitive and physical functioning.
In the pretest, 25 facility
administrators, and 25 facility staff
serving as respondents will be
ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS
Facility
Facility
Facility
Facility
Number of
responses per
respondent
Number of
respondents
Type of respondent
Average
burden per
response
(in hours)
Total burden
hours
Administrator (pretest) .........................................................................
Staff (pretest) .......................................................................................
Administrator .......................................................................................
Staff .....................................................................................................
25
25
750
750
1
5
1
5
1
30/60
1
30/60
25
63
750
1,875
Total ..........................................................................................................
........................
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........................
2,713
Dated: September 24, 2007.
Maryam I. Daneshvar,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Office of
the Chief Science Officer, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
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Agency Information Collection
Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services, HHS.
In compliance with the requirement
of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS), Department of Health
and Human Services, is publishing the
following summary of proposed
collections for public comment.
Interested persons are invited to send
comments regarding this burden
estimate or any other aspect of this
collection of information, including any
of the following subjects: (1) The
necessity and utility of the proposed
information collection for the proper
performance of the Agency’s function;
(2) the accuracy of the estimated
burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and (4) the use of
automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology to
minimize the information collection
burden.
1. Type of Information Collection
Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Conflict of
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Interest and Ownership and Control
Information; Use: The Conflict of
Interest and Ownership and Control
Information Statement (COI Statement)
is sent to all Medicare Fiscal
Intermediaries (FIs) and Carriers to
collect full and complete information on
any entity’s or individual’s ownership
interest (defined as a 5 per centum or
more) in an organization that may
present a potential conflict of interest in
their role as a Medicare FI or Carrier.
The information gathered in the
survey is used to ensure that all
potential, apparent and actual conflicts
of interest involving Medicare
contractors are appropriately mitigated
and that employees of the contractors,
including officers, directors, trustees
and members of their immediate
families, do not utilize their positions
with the contractor for their own private
business interest to the detriment of the
Medicare program. Information is also
requested on potential organizational
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[60Day-07-07BR]
Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and
Recommendations
In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on
proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects.
To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy
of data collection plans and instruments, call the CDC Reports
Clearance Officer on 404-639-5960 or send comments to Maryam I.
Daneshvar, CDC Acting Reports Clearance Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS
D-74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail to omb@cdc.gov.
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents,
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology. Written comments should be received within 60
days of this notice.
Proposed Project
National Survey of Residential Care Facilities (NSRCF) 2008-2010--
New--National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Background and Brief Description
Section 306 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act (42 U.S.C.
242k), as amended, authorizes that the Secretary of Health and Human
Services (DHHS), acting through NCHS, shall collect statistics on the
extent and nature of illness and disability of the population of the
United States.
The National Survey of Residential Care Facilities (NSRCF) is a new
collection. It is designed to complement data collected by other
federal surveys and to fill a significant data gap about a major
portion of the long-term care population. Data from the NSRCF will
provide a database on residential care facilities that researchers and
policymakers can use to address a wide array of research and policy
questions. The survey will utilize a computer-assisted personal
interviewing (CAPI) system to collect information about facility and
resident characteristics. This computerized system speeds the flow of
data making it possible to release information on a more timely basis
and makes it easier for respondents to participate in the survey.
A stratified random sample of residential care facilities across
four strata (small, medium, large and extra large) will be selected to
participate in the NSRCF. Within each facility a random sample of
residents will be selected. To be eligible a facility must have four or
more beds, be licensed, certified, or registered and provide or arrange
for 24 hour supervision and personal care services for residents.
The facility questionnaire will collect data about facility
characteristics (size, age, types of rooms), services offered,
characteristics of the resident population, facility policies and
services, costs of services, and background of the administrator. The
Resident Questionnaire collects information on resident demographics,
current living arrangements within the facility, involvement in
activities, use of services, charges for care, health status, and
cognitive and physical functioning.
In the pretest, 25 facility administrators, and 25 facility staff
serving as respondents will be interviewed on an annualized basis.
Residents themselves will not be interviewed. For the national survey,
approximately 2,250 facilities will be surveyed for an annual average
of 750. Information on 5 residents each will be collected from an
annual average of 750 facility staff. Users of NSRCF data include, but
are not limited to the CDC; the Congressional Research Office; the
Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services
Administration; the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and
Evaluation (ASPE); the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; the
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging; the National
Hospice and Palliative Care Organization; American Health Care
Association, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Bureau
of the Census; and AARP. Other users of these data include
universities, contract research organizations, many in the private
sector, foundations, and a variety of users in the print media. There
is no cost to respondents other than their time to participate.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Average
Number of Number of burden per Total burden
Type of respondent respondents responses per response (in hours
respondent hours)
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Facility Administrator (pretest)................ 25 1 1 25
Facility Staff (pretest)........................ 25 5 30/60 63
Facility Administrator.......................... 750 1 1 750
Facility Staff.................................. 750 5 30/60 1,875
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Total....................................... .............. .............. .............. 2,713
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Dated: September 24, 2007.
Maryam I. Daneshvar,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Science Officer,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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