Solicitation for Nominations for New Clinical Preventive Health Topics To Be Considered for Review by the United States Preventive Services Task Force, 9338-9339 [08-738]
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In accordance with the above-cited
Paperwork Reduction Act legislation,
comments on the above-described
AHRQ and OCR information collection
to implement the Patient Safety Act are
requested with regard to any of the
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collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of AHRQ
health care research, quality
improvement and information
dissemination functions, including
whether the information will have
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(d) ways to minimize the burden of the
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality
Solicitation for Nominations for New
Clinical Preventive Health Topics To
Be Considered for Review by the
United States Preventive Services Task
Force
Agency for Healthcare Research
Quality (AHRQ), DHHS.
ACTION: Solicit for new topic
nominations.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality (AHRQ) invites
individuals and organizations to
nominate primary and secondary
prevention topics pertaining to clinical
preventive services that they would like
the United States Preventive Services
Task Force (USPSTF) to consider for
review. All topics previously reviewed
by the USPSTF are available on AHRQ’s
Web site, https://
www.preventiveservices.ahrq.gov.
The USPSTF is an independent panel
of experts that makes evidence-based
recommendations regarding the
provision of clinical preventive services.
Clinical preventive services include
screening, counseling and preventive
medications associated with primary
care. The USPSTF makes
recommendations about preventive
services for asymptomatic people—
people without recognized signs or
symptoms of the specific conditions
targeted by the preventive service.
Topics can be nominated by
individuals, organizations, evidencebased practice centers (EPC) and
USPSTF members. The USPSTF will
consider nominations in two steps. The
USPSTF will first determine if the
service is eligible, i.e., constitutes
primary or secondary prevention
applicable to healthy asymptomatic
persons; is primary care feasible or
referable from primary care; and
addresses a condition with a substantial
health burden. As a second step, within
eligible topics, the USPSTF will
prioritize based on the following set of
criteria: public health importance
(burden of suffering, potential of
preventive service to reduce the
burden); and potential for greatest Task
Force impact (e.g., clinical controversy,
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practice does not reflect evidence,
inappropriate timing in delivery of
services).
Basic Topic Nomination Requirements
Nominations must be no more than
500 words in length and must include
the information listed below.
Nominations may include supporting
documentation; reference lists and other
supporting documents are not counted
against the 500 word limit, but should
not exceed ten pages.
Required information:
1. Name of topic.
2. Rationale for consideration by the
USPSTF, describing:
a. Characterization as primary or
secondary prevention topic (screening,
counseling or preventive medication).
b. Primary care relevance (applicable
clinical preventive service must be
provided by a primary care provider or
initiated in the primary care setting
which can be defined as family practice,
internal medicine, pediatrics or
obstetrics/gynecology).
c. Public health importance (burden
of disease/suffering, potential of
preventive service to reduce burden,
including effective interventions).
Citations and supporting documents are
recommended.
d. Potential impact of USPSTF’s
review of the topic, i.e., change in
clinical practice, research focus, etc.
DATES: Topic nominations should be
submitted by March 21, 2008 in order to
be considered for 2008–2010. AHRQ
will not reply to submissions in
response to the request for nominations,
but will consider all topic nominations
during the selection process. If a topic
is selected for review by the USPSTF,
the nominator will be notified by
AHRQ.
ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations
to: Gloria Washington, ATTN: USPSTF
Topic Nominations, Center for Primary
Care, Prevention & Clinical
Partnerships, Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality, 540 Gaither Road,
Rockville, MD 20850, Fax:
301.427.1595, E-mail:
gloria.washington@ahrq.hhs.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Therese Miller at
therese.miller@ahrq.hhs.gov or Gloria
Washington at
gloria.washington@ahrq.hhs.gov.
Arrangement for Public Inspection:
All nominations will be available for
public inspections by appointment at
the Center for Primary Care, Prevention
& Clinical Partnerships, 301.427.1500,
weekdays between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
(Eastern time).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Background
Under Title IX of the Public Health
Service Act, AHRQ is charged with
enhancing the quality, appropriateness
and effectiveness of health care services
and access to such services. AHRQ
accomplishes these goals through
scientific research and promotion of
improvements in clinical practice,
including prevention of diseases and
other health conditions and
improvements in the organization,
financing and delivery of health care
services. 42 U.S.C. 299–299c–7.
The United States Preventive Services
Task Force (USPSTF) is an independent
expert panel, first established in 1984
under the auspices of the U.S. Public
Health Service. Under AHRQ’s
authorizing legislation noted above,
specifically 42 U.S.C. 299b–4(a)(1), the
Director of AHRQ is responsible for
convening the USPSTF which is to be
composed of individuals with
appropriate expertise. The mission of
the Task Force is to evaluate rigorously
the effectiveness of critical preventive
services and to formulate
recommendations for primary care
clinicians regarding the appropriate
provision of preventive services.
Current Task Force recommendations
and associated evidence reviews are
available at https://
www.preventiveservices.ahrq.gov.
Topic Nomination Solicitation
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The purpose of this solicitation for
new topics by AHRQ and the USPSTF
is to create a balanced portfolio of
relevant topics for the current Task
Force library. Balance in the library is
sought on the basis of populations,
types of services (screening, counseling,
preventive medications) and disease
types (cancer; heart and vascular
disease; injury and violence-related
disorders; infectious diseases; mental
disorders and substance abuse;
metabolic, nutritional and endocrine
diseases; musculoskeletal conditions;
obstetric and gynecological conditions;
endocrine diseases; musculoskeletal
conditions; obstetric and gynecological
conditions; pediatric disorders; and
vision and hearing disorders). Selection
of suggested topics will be made on the
basis of the qualifications of
nominations as outlined above (see
basic topic nomination requirements).
VerDate Aug<31>2005
16:47 Feb 19, 2008
Jkt 214001
Dated: February 6, 2008.
Carolyn M. Clancy,
Director.
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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
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 projects or to obtain a copy of
the data collection plans and
instruments, call 404–639–5960 or send
comments to Maryam Daneshvar, CDC
Assistant Reports Clearance Officer,
1600 Clifton Road, MS–D74, 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 through 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
Pulmonary Function Testing Course
Approval Program, 29 CFR 1910.1043
(OMB No. 0920–0138)—
Reinstatement—The National Institute
for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC).
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Background
NIOSH has the responsibility under
the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration’s Cotton Dust Standard,
29 CFR 1920.1043, for approving
courses to train technicians to perform
pulmonary function testing in the cotton
industry. Successful completion of a
NIOSH-approved course is mandatory
under the Standard. To carry out its
responsibility, NIOSH maintains a
Pulmonary Function Testing Course
Approval Program. The program
consists of an application submitted by
potential sponsors (universities,
hospitals, and private consulting firms)
who seek NIOSH approval to conduct
courses, and if approved, notification to
NIOSH of any course or faculty changes
during the approval period, which is
limited to five years. The application
form and added materials, including an
agenda, curriculum vitae, and course
materials are reviewed by NIOSH to
determine if the applicant has
developed a program which adheres to
the criteria required in the Standard.
Following approval, any subsequent
changes to the course are submitted by
course sponsors via letter or e-mail and
reviewed by NIOSH staff to assure that
the changes in faculty or course content
continue to meet course requirements.
Course sponsors also voluntarily submit
an annual report to inform NIOSH of
their class activity level and any faculty
changes. Sponsors who elect to have
their approval renewed for an additional
5 year period submit a renewal
application and supporting
documentation for review by NIOSH
staff to ensure the course curriculum
meets all current standard requirements.
Approved courses that elect to offer
NIOSH-Approved Spirometry Refresher
Courses must submit a separate
application and supporting documents
for review by NIOSH staff. Institutions
and organizations throughout the
country voluntarily submit applications
and materials to become course
sponsors and carry out training.
Submissions are required for NIOSH to
evaluate a course and determine
whether it meets the criteria in the
Standard and whether technicians will
be adequately trained as mandated
under the Standard. There will be no
cost to respondents other than their
time.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Solicitation for Nominations for New Clinical Preventive Health
Topics To Be Considered for Review by the United States Preventive
Services Task Force
AGENCY: Agency for Healthcare Research Quality (AHRQ), DHHS.
ACTION: Solicit for new topic nominations.
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SUMMARY: The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) invites
individuals and organizations to nominate primary and secondary
prevention topics pertaining to clinical preventive services that they
would like the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) to
consider for review. All topics previously reviewed by the USPSTF are
available on AHRQ's Web site, https://www.preventiveservices.ahrq.gov.
The USPSTF is an independent panel of experts that makes evidence-
based recommendations regarding the provision of clinical preventive
services. Clinical preventive services include screening, counseling
and preventive medications associated with primary care. The USPSTF
makes recommendations about preventive services for asymptomatic
people--people without recognized signs or symptoms of the specific
conditions targeted by the preventive service.
Topics can be nominated by individuals, organizations, evidence-
based practice centers (EPC) and USPSTF members. The USPSTF will
consider nominations in two steps. The USPSTF will first determine if
the service is eligible, i.e., constitutes primary or secondary
prevention applicable to healthy asymptomatic persons; is primary care
feasible or referable from primary care; and addresses a condition with
a substantial health burden. As a second step, within eligible topics,
the USPSTF will prioritize based on the following set of criteria:
public health importance (burden of suffering, potential of preventive
service to reduce the burden); and potential for greatest Task Force
impact (e.g., clinical controversy, practice does not reflect evidence,
inappropriate timing in delivery of services).
Basic Topic Nomination Requirements
Nominations must be no more than 500 words in length and must
include the information listed below. Nominations may include
supporting documentation; reference lists and other supporting
documents are not counted against the 500 word limit, but should not
exceed ten pages.
Required information:
1. Name of topic.
2. Rationale for consideration by the USPSTF, describing:
a. Characterization as primary or secondary prevention topic
(screening, counseling or preventive medication).
b. Primary care relevance (applicable clinical preventive service
must be provided by a primary care provider or initiated in the primary
care setting which can be defined as family practice, internal
medicine, pediatrics or obstetrics/gynecology).
c. Public health importance (burden of disease/suffering, potential
of preventive service to reduce burden, including effective
interventions). Citations and supporting documents are recommended.
d. Potential impact of USPSTF's review of the topic, i.e., change
in clinical practice, research focus, etc.
DATES: Topic nominations should be submitted by March 21, 2008 in order
to be considered for 2008-2010. AHRQ will not reply to submissions in
response to the request for nominations, but will consider all topic
nominations during the selection process. If a topic is selected for
review by the USPSTF, the nominator will be notified by AHRQ.
ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations to: Gloria Washington, ATTN:
USPSTF Topic Nominations, Center for Primary Care, Prevention &
Clinical Partnerships, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 540
Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850, Fax: 301.427.1595, E-mail:
gloria.washington@ahrq.hhs.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Therese Miller at
therese.miller@ahrq.hhs.gov or Gloria Washington at
gloria.washington@ahrq.hhs.gov.
Arrangement for Public Inspection: All nominations will be
available for public inspections by appointment at the Center for
Primary Care, Prevention & Clinical Partnerships, 301.427.1500,
weekdays between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Eastern time).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Background
Under Title IX of the Public Health Service Act, AHRQ is charged
with enhancing the quality, appropriateness and effectiveness of health
care services and access to such services. AHRQ accomplishes these
goals through scientific research and promotion of improvements in
clinical practice, including prevention of diseases and other health
conditions and improvements in the organization, financing and delivery
of health care services. 42 U.S.C. 299-299c-7.
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is an
independent expert panel, first established in 1984 under the auspices
of the U.S. Public Health Service. Under AHRQ's authorizing legislation
noted above, specifically 42 U.S.C. 299b-4(a)(1), the Director of AHRQ
is responsible for convening the USPSTF which is to be composed of
individuals with appropriate expertise. The mission of the Task Force
is to evaluate rigorously the effectiveness of critical preventive
services and to formulate recommendations for primary care clinicians
regarding the appropriate provision of preventive services. Current
Task Force recommendations and associated evidence reviews are
available at https://www.preventiveservices.ahrq.gov.
Topic Nomination Solicitation
The purpose of this solicitation for new topics by AHRQ and the
USPSTF is to create a balanced portfolio of relevant topics for the
current Task Force library. Balance in the library is sought on the
basis of populations, types of services (screening, counseling,
preventive medications) and disease types (cancer; heart and vascular
disease; injury and violence-related disorders; infectious diseases;
mental disorders and substance abuse; metabolic, nutritional and
endocrine diseases; musculoskeletal conditions; obstetric and
gynecological conditions; endocrine diseases; musculoskeletal
conditions; obstetric and gynecological conditions; pediatric
disorders; and vision and hearing disorders). Selection of suggested
topics will be made on the basis of the qualifications of nominations
as outlined above (see basic topic nomination requirements).
Dated: February 6, 2008.
Carolyn M. Clancy,
Director.
[FR Doc. 08-738 Filed 2-19-08; 8:45 am]
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