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enhance and expand currently funded
activities such as conducting national
outreach for the development and
dissemination of patient education
materials, programs, and services;
providing technical support and
assistance to community based limb loss
support groups; and raising awareness
about the limb loss and limb differences
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disruptive to the current work already
well under way. More importantly, the
people living with limb loss and limb
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impacted by a service disruption, thus
posing the risk of not being able to find
the right resources that could negatively
impact on health and wellbeing. If this
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significant unmet needs of additional
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current technical assistance and training
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approaches, let alone reach beyond
traditional providers of services to this
population to train more ‘‘mainstream’’
providers of disability services.
Dated: April 6, 2020.
Mary Lazare,
Administrator and Assistant Secretary for
Aging.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Community Living
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Outcome
Evaluation of the Long-Term Care
Ombudsman Program (LTCOP);
OMB#0985–XXXX
Administration for Community
Living, HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Administration for
Community Living (ACL) is announcing
an opportunity for the public to
comment on the proposed collection of
information listed above. Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the
PRA), Federal agencies are required to
publish a notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed
extension of an existing collection of
information, and to allow 60 days for
public comment in response to the
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notice. This notice solicits comments on
the proposed new information
collection requirements related to an
outcome evaluation for ACL’s Long-term
Ombudsman Program (LTCOP).
DATES: Comments on the collection of
information must be submitted
electronically by 11:59 p.m. (EST) or
postmarked by June 12, 2020.
ADDRESSES: Submit electronic
comments on the collection of
information to: Susan Jenkins, Ph.D.
Submit written comments on the
collection of information to
Administration for Community Living,
Washington, DC 20201, Attention:
Susan Jenkins, Ph.D.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Susan Jenkins, Ph.D., Administration for
Community Living, Washington, DC
20201, 202.795.7369; Susan.Jenkins@
acl.hhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), Federal
agencies must obtain approval from the
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for each collection of
information they conduct or sponsor. A
‘‘Collection of information’’ is defined
as and includes agency requests or
requirements that members of the public
submit reports, keep records, or provide
information to a third party. The PRA
requires Federal agencies to provide a
60-day notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed
extension of an existing collection of
information, before submitting the
collection to OMB for approval. To
comply with this requirement, ACL is
publishing a notice of the proposed
collection of information set forth in
this document.
With respect to the following
collection of information, ACL invites
comments on our burden estimates or
any other aspect of this collection of
information, including:
(1) Whether the proposed collection
of information is necessary for the
proper performance of ACL’s functions,
including whether the information will
have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of ACL’s estimate of
the burden of the proposed collection of
information, including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used
to determine burden estimates;
(3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and
(4) ways to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques
when appropriate, and other forms of
information technology.
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The mission of the Administration for
Community Living (ACL) 1 is to
maximize the independence, well-being,
and health of older adults, people with
disabilities across the lifespan, and their
families and caregivers. The Long-Term
Care Ombudsman Program serves
individuals living in long-term care
facilities (nursing homes, residential
care communities, such as assisted
living and similar settings) and works to
resolve resident problems related to
poor care, violation of rights, and
quality of life. Ombudsman programs
also advocate at the local, state and
national levels to promote policies and
consumer protections to improve
residents’ care and quality of life.
This data collection is part of an
outcome evaluation of the Long-term
Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP)
designed to determine the efficacy of
LTCOP in carrying out core functions as
described in the Older Americans Act,
the long-term impacts of the LTCOP’s
for various stakeholders, what system
advocacy among Ombudsman programs
looks like, and effective or promising
Ombudsman program practices. The
efficacy of LTCOP in carrying out core
functions as described in the Older
Americans Act. ACL is interested in
learning:
1. Are the critical functions, including
federally mandated responsibilities, of
the LTCOP at the state, and local levels,
carried out effectively and efficiently?
2. How effective is the LTCOP in
ensuring Ombudsman services for the
full range of residents of long-term care
facilities, including individuals with the
greatest economic and social needs?
3. How cost-effective LTCOP
strategies are, for example, the cost
effectiveness of services offered through
consultations, referrals, complaint
handling, and via education and
outreach activities.
4. What impact do LTCOPs have on
long-term care practices, programs, and
policies?
5. What impact do LTCOPs have on
residents’ health, safety, welfare, wellbeing, and rights?
Act (OAA) programs such as Title VII
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
(LTCOP), ACL/AoA seeks increased
understanding of how these programs
are operationalized at the State and
local levels and their progress towards
their goals and mission. This
information will enable ACL/AoA to
1 In April 2012, a new Operating Division was
created within the US Department of Health and
Human Services named the Administration for
Community Living (ACL). This Operating Division
contains the Administration on Aging (AoA). This
document consistently refer to the federal agency as
‘‘ACL/AoA.’’
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number of older adults have access to a
higher quality of life. Therefore, in
addition to the legislative mandate
under the OAA, it is important for
program integrity and function to
evaluate the LTCOP.
To comment and review the proposed
data collection please visit the ACL
effectively report its results to the
President, to Congress, to the
Department of Health and Human
Services and to the public.
The information will also aid in
program refinement and continuous
improvement. The more productive
ACL/AoA’s programs, the greater the
Respondent/data
collection activity
Estimated Program Burden
ACL estimates the burden associated
with this collection of information as
follows:
Responses
per
respondent
Hours per
response
Annual
burden hours
Focus Group—Facility staff including participant information .........................
Focus Group—Residents/family including participant information ..................
Interview—Stakeholders ..................................................................................
Survey—Facility Administrator .........................................................................
Survey—Former Ombudsmen .........................................................................
Survey—SUA director ......................................................................................
16
24
40
1840
12
53
1
1
1
1
1
1
0.33
1
1
0.33
1
0.5
5.3
24
40
607.2
12
26.5
Total: .........................................................................................................
1985
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4.16
715
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Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Research, National Institutes of Health, HHS)
Dated: April 6, 2020.
Mary Lazare,
Principal Deputy Administrator.
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The meeting will be closed to the
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website at https://www.acl.gov/aboutacl/public-input.
Name of Committee: National Institute of
Allergy and Infectious Diseases Special
Emphasis Panel; Statistical and Data
Coordinating Center (SDCC) for Clinical
Research in Infectious Diseases.
Date: May 11, 2020.
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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proposals.
Place: National Institute of Allergy and
Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Community Living
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Outcome Evaluation of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Program (LTCOP); OMB#0985-XXXX
AGENCY: Administration for Community Living, HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is announcing an
opportunity for the public to comment on the proposed collection of
information listed above. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(the PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish a notice in the
Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information,
including each proposed extension of an existing collection of
information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the
notice. This notice solicits comments on the proposed new information
collection requirements related to an outcome evaluation for ACL's
Long-term Ombudsman Program (LTCOP).
DATES: Comments on the collection of information must be submitted
electronically by 11:59 p.m. (EST) or postmarked by June 12, 2020.
ADDRESSES: Submit electronic comments on the collection of information
to: Susan Jenkins, Ph.D. Submit written comments on the collection of
information to Administration for Community Living, Washington, DC
20201, Attention: Susan Jenkins, Ph.D.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Jenkins, Ph.D., Administration
for Community Living, Washington, DC 20201, 202.795.7369;
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), Federal
agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. A
``Collection of information'' is defined as and includes agency
requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports,
keep records, or provide information to a third party. The PRA requires
Federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of information, including each
proposed extension of an existing collection of information, before
submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this
requirement, ACL is publishing a notice of the proposed collection of
information set forth in this document.
With respect to the following collection of information, ACL
invites comments on our burden estimates or any other aspect of this
collection of information, including:
(1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of ACL's functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of ACL's estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology
and assumptions used to determine burden estimates;
(3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
respondents, including through the use of automated collection
techniques when appropriate, and other forms of information technology.
The mission of the Administration for Community Living (ACL) \1\ is
to maximize the independence, well-being, and health of older adults,
people with disabilities across the lifespan, and their families and
caregivers. The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program serves individuals
living in long-term care facilities (nursing homes, residential care
communities, such as assisted living and similar settings) and works to
resolve resident problems related to poor care, violation of rights,
and quality of life. Ombudsman programs also advocate at the local,
state and national levels to promote policies and consumer protections
to improve residents' care and quality of life.
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\1\ In April 2012, a new Operating Division was created within
the US Department of Health and Human Services named the
Administration for Community Living (ACL). This Operating Division
contains the Administration on Aging (AoA). This document
consistently refer to the federal agency as ``ACL/AoA.''
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This data collection is part of an outcome evaluation of the Long-
term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) designed to determine the efficacy
of LTCOP in carrying out core functions as described in the Older
Americans Act, the long-term impacts of the LTCOP's for various
stakeholders, what system advocacy among Ombudsman programs looks like,
and effective or promising Ombudsman program practices. The efficacy of
LTCOP in carrying out core functions as described in the Older
Americans Act. ACL is interested in learning:
1. Are the critical functions, including federally mandated
responsibilities, of the LTCOP at the state, and local levels, carried
out effectively and efficiently?
2. How effective is the LTCOP in ensuring Ombudsman services for
the full range of residents of long-term care facilities, including
individuals with the greatest economic and social needs?
3. How cost-effective LTCOP strategies are, for example, the cost
effectiveness of services offered through consultations, referrals,
complaint handling, and via education and outreach activities.
4. What impact do LTCOPs have on long-term care practices,
programs, and policies?
5. What impact do LTCOPs have on residents' health, safety,
welfare, well-being, and rights?
Act (OAA) programs such as Title VII Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Program (LTCOP), ACL/AoA seeks increased understanding of how these
programs are operationalized at the State and local levels and their
progress towards their goals and mission. This information will enable
ACL/AoA to
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effectively report its results to the President, to Congress, to the
Department of Health and Human Services and to the public.
The information will also aid in program refinement and continuous
improvement. The more productive ACL/AoA's programs, the greater the
number of older adults have access to a higher quality of life.
Therefore, in addition to the legislative mandate under the OAA, it is
important for program integrity and function to evaluate the LTCOP.
To comment and review the proposed data collection please visit the
ACL website at https://www.acl.gov/about-acl/public-input.
Estimated Program Burden
ACL estimates the burden associated with this collection of
information as follows:
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Number of Responses per Hours per Annual burden
Respondent/data collection activity respondents respondent response hours
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Focus Group--Facility staff including 16 1 0.33 5.3
participant information........................
Focus Group--Residents/family including 24 1 1 24
participant information........................
Interview--Stakeholders......................... 40 1 1 40
Survey--Facility Administrator.................. 1840 1 0.33 607.2
Survey--Former Ombudsmen........................ 12 1 1 12
Survey--SUA director............................ 53 1 0.5 26.5
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Total:...................................... 1985 .............. 4.16 715
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Dated: April 6, 2020.
Mary Lazare,
Principal Deputy Administrator.
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