[Federal Register: May 13, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 92)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[Program Announcement 03128]
Development of Medical-Specialty Specific Antimicrobial
Resistance Educational Materials--Internet-Based Educational Module;
Notice of Availability of Funds
Application Deadline: June 27, 2003.
A. Authority and Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number
This program is authorized under section 301(a) and 317(k)(2) of
the Public Health Service Act, (42 U.S.C. 241(a) and 247b(k)(2)), as
amended. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number is 93.283.
B. Purpose
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the
availability of fiscal year (FY) 2003 funds for a cooperative agreement
program for the Development of Medical-Specialty Specific Antimicrobial
Resistance Educational Materials--Internet-Based Educational Module.
This program addresses the ``Healthy People 2010'' focus area
Immunization and Infectious Diseases.
The purpose of the program is to develop and evaluate a
comprehensive educational program for the medical specialty of
Hospitalists that will employ multiple delivery methods, including an
electronic educational module, sessions at national meetings, and
publications in a specialty-related journal.
Measurable outcomes of the program will be in alignment with the
following performance goal for the National Center for Infectious
Diseases (NCID): Reduce the spread of antimicrobial resistance.
C. Eligible Applicants
Applications may be submitted by public and private nonprofit
organizations and by governments and their agencies, that is:
[sbull] Public nonprofit organizations.
[sbull] Private nonprofit organizations.
[sbull] Small, minority, women-owned businesses.
[sbull] Universities.
[sbull] Colleges.
[sbull] Research institutions.
[sbull] Hospitals.
[sbull] Community-based organizations.
[sbull] Faith-based organizations.
[sbull] Federally recognized Indian tribal governments.
[sbull] Indian tribes.
[sbull] Indian tribal organizations.
[sbull] State and local governments or their bona fide agents (this
includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the
Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianna Islands,
American Samoa, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic
of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau).
[sbull] Political subdivisions of States (in consultation with
States).
Note: Title 2 of the United States Code section 1611 states that
an organization described in section 501(C)(4) of the Internal
Revenue Code that engages in lobbying activities is not eligible to
receive Federal funds constituting an award, grant or loan.
D. Funding
Availability of Funds
Approximately $70,000 is available in FY 2003 to fund one award. It
is expected that the award will begin on or about September 15, 2003
and will be made for a 12-month budget period within a project period
of one year. The funding estimate may change.
Recipient Financial Participation
Matching funds are not required for this program.
Funding Preferences
Due to the scope of the project, which seeks to apply effective
interventions on a large scale, develop educational materials
specifically for Hospitalists, and distribute materials to Hospitalists
in an effective manner, funding preference will be given to national
organizations that have the medical specialty of Hospitalists as their
primary audience.
E. Program Requirements
In conducting activities to achieve the purpose of this program,
the recipient will be responsible for the activities listed in 1.
Recipient Activities, and CDC will be responsible for the activities
listed in 2. CDC Activities.
1. Recipient Activities
a. Recruit and assemble an advisory board.
b. Conduct a needs assessment to determine information gaps among
Hospitalists related to antimicrobial resistance.
c. Review existing educational materials and tools on antimicrobial
resistance, and modify or create new tools for Hospitalists (with
learning objectives) based on needs assessment results.
d. Develop a quality improvement ``toolbox'' of interventions shown
to be successful.
e. Distribute educational materials and the quality improvement
``toolbox'' through a variety of avenues, including web-based, annual
meetings, and journals.
f. Monitor and evaluate the impact of the educational materials and
interventions from the ``toolbox''. Collect follow up data on the
problems of implementing the educational program and ``toolbox''
interventions, the lessons learned, acceptability to Hospitalists, and
antimicrobial resistance incidence at intervention institutions.
g. Assist with data analysis, and preparation of a report or
manuscript related to the overall project.
2. CDC Activities
a. Provide the funding recipient with existing CDC antimicrobial
resistance educational materials for inclusion in development of
educational materials for Hospitalists.
b. Actively participate in the advisory board that oversees the
creation and approval of content for the ``toolbox'' and educational
materials.
c. Actively participate in the development of survey and other data
collection tools for both the educational materials and the ``toolbox''
interventions.
d. Assist with data analysis and preparation of a report or
manuscript related to the overall project.
e. Assist in the development of a research protocol for
Institutional Review Board (IRB) review by all cooperating institutions
participating in the research project. The CDC IRB will review and
approve the protocol initially and on at least an annual basis until
the research project is completed.
F. Content
Applications
The Program Announcement title and number must appear in the
application.
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Use the information in the Program Requirements, Other Requirements,
and Evaluation Criteria sections to develop the application content.
Your application will be evaluated on the criteria listed, so it is
important to follow them in laying out your program plan. The narrative
should be no more than 25 pages, double-spaced, printed on one side,
with one-inch margins, and unreduced 12-point font.
The narrative should consist of, at a minimum, a Plan, Objectives,
Methods, Evaluation and Budget. Additionally, include a one page,
single spaced, typed abstract. The heading should include the title of
the cooperative agreement, project title, organization, name and
address, project director, and telephone number. This abstract should
include a work plan identifying activities to be developed, activities
to be completed, and a time line for completion of these activities.
G. Submission and Deadline
Application Forms
Submit the signed original and two copies of PHS 5161-1 (OMB Number
0920-0428). Forms are available at the following Internet address:
http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/forminfo.htm.
If you do not have access to the Internet, or if you have
difficulty accessing the forms on-line, you may contact the CDC
Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section
(PGO-TIM) at: 770-488-2700. Application forms can be mailed to you.
Submission Date, Time, and Address
The application must be received by 4 p.m. Eastern Time June 27,
2003. Submit the application to: Technical Information Management--
PA03128, CDC Procurement and Grants Office, 2920 Brandywine
Road, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146.
Applications may not be submitted electronically.
CDC Acknowledgment of Application Receipt:
A postcard will be mailed by PGO-TIM, notifying you that CDC has
received your application.
Deadline
The applications shall be considered as meeting the deadline if
they are received before 4 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date. Any
applicant who sends their application by the United States Postal
Service or commercial delivery services must ensure that the carrier
will be able to guarantee delivery of the application by the closing
date and time. If an application is received after closing due to (1)
carrier error, when the carrier accepted the package with a guarantee
for delivery by the closing date and time, or (2) significant weather
delays or natural disasters, CDC will upon receipt of proper
documentation, consider the application as having been received by the
deadline.
Any application that does not meet the above criteria will not be
eligible for competition, and will be discarded. The applicant will be
notified of their failure to meet the submission requirements.
H. Evaluation Criteria
Application
Applicants are required to provide measures of effectiveness that
will demonstrate the accomplishment of the various identified
objectives of the cooperative agreement. Measures of effectiveness must
relate to the performance goals stated in the purpose section of this
announcement. Measures must be objective and quantitative and must
measure the intended outcome. These measures of effectiveness must be
submitted with the application and will be an element of evaluation.
An independent review group appointed by CDC will evaluate the
application against the following criteria:
1. Operational Plan (40 total points)
a. The extent to which the applicant presents clear, time-phased
objectives that are consistent with the stated program goal and a
detailed operational plan outlining specific activities that are likely
to achieve the objective. The extent to which the plan clearly outlines
the responsibilities of each of the key personnel. (35 points)
b. Does the applicant adequately address the CDC Policy
requirements regarding the inclusion of women, ethnic, and racial
groups in the proposed research. This includes: (1) The proposed plan
for the inclusion of both sexes and racial and ethnic minority
populations for appropriate representation; (2) the proposed
justification when representation is limited or absent; (3) a statement
as to whether the design of proposed studies is adequate to measure
differences when warranted; and (4) a statement as to whether the plans
for recruitment and outreach for study participants include the process
of establishing partnerships with community/ies and recognition of
mutual benefits. (5 points)
2. Background and Need (30 points)
The extent to which the applicant demonstrates a strong
understanding of developing, distributing, and evaluating educational
and interventional tools specifically for the medical specialty of
Hospitalists. The extent to which the applicant illustrates the need
for this cooperative agreement program. The extent to which the
applicant presents a clear goal for this cooperative agreement that is
consistent with the described need.
3. Capacity (15 points)
The extent to which the applicant demonstrates that it has the
expertise, facilities, and other resources necessary to accomplish the
program requirements, including curricula vitae of key personnel and
letters of support from any participating organizations/institutions.
4. Evaluation Plan (10 points)
The extent to which the applicant presents a plan for monitoring
progress toward the stated goals and objectives.
5. Measures of Effectiveness (5 points)
Does the applicant provide Measures of Effectiveness that will
demonstrate the accomplishment of the various identified objectives of
the cooperative agreement? Are the measures objective/quantitative and
do they adequately measure the intended outcome.
6. Protection of Human Subjects (Not scored)
The extent to which the application adequately addresses the
requirements of Title 45 CFR Part 46 for the protection of human
subjects. (Not scored; however, an application can be disapproved if
the research risks are sufficiently serious and protection against
risks is so inadequate as to make the entire application unacceptable.)
7. Budget (Not scored)
The extent to which the applicant presents a detailed budget with a
line-item justification and any other information to demonstrate that
the request for assistance is consistent with the purpose and
objectives of this cooperative agreement program.
I. Other Requirements
Technical Reporting Requirements
Provide CDC with original plus two copies of:
1. Interim progress report, no less than 90 days before the end of
the budget period. The progress report will serve as your non-competing
continuation application, and must contain the following elements:
a. Current Budget Period Activity Objectives.
b. Current Budget Period Financial Progress.
c. New Budget Period Program Proposed Activity Objectives.
d. Detailed Line-Item Budget and Justification.
e. Additional Requested Information.
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2. Financial status report, no more than 90 days after the end of
the budget period.
3. Final financial and performance reports, no more than 90 days
after the end of the project period.
Send all reports to the Grants Management Specialist identified in
the ``Where to Obtain Additional Information'' section of this
announcement.
Additional Requirements
The following additional requirements are applicable to this
program. For a complete description of each, see Attachment I of the
program announcement, as posted on the CDC Web site.
AR-1 Human Subjects Requirements.
AR-2 Requirements for Inclusion of Women and Racial and Ethnic
Minorities in Research.
AR-7 Executive Order 12372.
AR-9 Paperwork Reduction Act Requirements.
AR-10 Smoke Free Work Place Requirements.
AR-11 Healthy People 2010.
AR-12 Lobbying Restrictions.
AR-15 Proof of Non-Profit Status.
J. Where To Obtain Additional Information
This and other CDC announcements, the necessary applications, and
associated forms can be found on the CDC Web site, Internet address:
http://www.cdc.gov. Click on ``Funding'' then ``Grants and Cooperative
Agreements.''
For general questions about this announcement, contact: Technical
Information Management, CDC Procurement and Grants Office, 2920
Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146, Telephone: 770-488-2700.
For business management and budget assistance, contact: Deborah
Workman, Contract Specialist, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, 2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA
30341-4146, Telephone: 770-488-2085, E-mail Address: atl7@cdc.gov. For program technical assistance, contact: Rachel Lawton, Division
of Healthcare Quality Promotion, National Center for Infectious
Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 57 Executive Park
Drive South, Room 4048, Atlanta, GA 30333, Telephone: 404-498-1261,
Fax: 404-498-1244, E-mail: Rlawton@cdc.gov.
Dated: May 6, 2003.
Sandra R. Manning,
Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention.
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