[Federal Register: January 2, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 1)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Statement of Organizations, Functions, and Delegations of
Authority
Part C (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) of the
Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority of
the Department of Health and Human Services (45 FR 67772-76, dated
October 14, 1980, and corrected at 45 FR 69296, October 20, 1980, as
amended most recently at 68 FR 65935-37, dated November 24, 2003) is
amended to reorganize the Office of Analysis, Epidemiology, and Health
Promotion and the Office of Information Technology and Services,
National Center for Health Statistics.
Section C-B, Organization and Functions, is hereby amended as
follows:
After the functional statement for the Office of Research and
Methodology (CS13), insert the following:
Office of Information Services (CS14). The Office of Information
Services (OIS) plans and administers complex information services
production and dissemination systems for promoting access to, use and
value of, health statistics data to Government officials, health
organizations, researchers, and academia. (1) Plans, directs,
coordinates and evaluates the information services program of the
Center; (2) develops standards for information services production and
dissemination; (3) conducts a technologically enhanced information
services program utilizing state-of-the-art advancements in Internet
and external Web-based products and services; (4) coordinates
information services with other NCHS divisions and programs to meet
Center goals effectively; (5) conducts research to improve methods and
operations of information production and dissemination programs,
emphasizing Web-based services; (6) designs, develops, and implements
state-of-the-art systems for information production and dissemination,
emphasizing Web-based systems; (7) provides technical assistance,
consultation, and liaison to NCHS, CDC, DHHS, and outside private,
domestic, and international organizations on information services
programs and services which improve the access to, use, and
availability of health statistics data for analysis; (8) promotes the
integration of health statistics data information systems; and (9)
develops and sustains collaborative partnerships within NCHS, CDC,
DHHS, and externally with public, private, domestic, and international
entities on health information services programs.
Office of the Director (CS141). (1) Provides leadership for the
development, conduct, and evaluation of the national health statistics
information services program; (2) directs, plans, and coordinates the
health information dissemination and information production activities
of the Division; (3) develops and administers a research and analytic
program to improve the delivery of information services to
constituents; (4) determines the most effective mix to provide the
Center cost-effective and timely information dissemination,
publications, and Internet/Extranet services using in-house and
contractor-based resources; (5) provides technical assistance regarding
data and information dissemination, publications and Internet services
to Federal, State, local, public, and private organizations; and (6)
leads development of collaborative partnerships within NCHS, CDC, and
DHHS and externally with public, private, domestic, and international
entities on health information services and the manner in which health
statistics data may be accessed by users.
Information Dissemination Staff (CS142). (1) Plans, directs, and
coordinates the health statistics information dissemination program for
the National Center for Health Statistics; (2) designs, develops, and
implements systems to disseminate and promote the use of NCHS data and
information products; (3) manages a broad program of electronic
dissemination activities using cutting-edge tools such as the Internet,
extranet, CD-ROM, and other media; (4) develops and promotes the
dissemination of a wide range of other information materials, including
brochures, fact sheets, and exhibits to reach general and specialized
audiences; (5) develops standards and policies for formatting and
organizing electronic data and information products including micro-
data, Listserv, publications, Web-only data releases, fact sheets and
other dissemination tools; (6) coordinates with NCHS programs to
identify, develop, produce, disseminate and market a range of printed
and electronic information materials designed to meet user needs; (7)
develops and sustains relationships with Federal, State, and local
agencies, the scientific and research community, libraries, and
national and international health organizations which foster access to
and use of NCHS statistical information services; (8) operates a public
inquiries program to respond to data and information requests; (9)
provides technical assistance to users in acquiring and using NCHS data
and information products; (10) conducts and participates in
conferences, seminars, workshops, and exhibits to present the
information and data of NCHS; (11) evaluates the presentation and
dissemination of NCHS information; (12) conducts user surveys to
determine users needs and translates these needs into NCHS product
development and dissemination plans; (13) researches, evaluates,
develops, and implements improved methods of information dissemination;
(14) manages the inventory and storage of NCHS information products;
and (15) deeps abreast of Federal information dissemination policies
and programs.
Information Design and Publishing Staff (CS143). (1) Plans,
directs, and conducts the NCHS information publishing program; (2)
develops, recommends, and implements policies and standards for
electronic and printed publishing at NCHS; (3) provides consultation
and technical assistance to NCHS programs regarding publication
policies, operational procedures, presentation techniques, and graphic
services; (4) interprets and applies CDC standards and provides input
to CDC officials regarding issues unique to the design and production
of NCHS electronic and printed materials; (5) researches and adopts
emerging technology to improve timeliness, cost-savings, and quality of
electronic and printed products; (6) directs, coordinates, and provides
liaison between NCHS and other agencies on joint information design and
publishing projects; (7) provides design, editing, technical writing,
and production support for all NCHS published products, including the
NCHS Web site; (8) plans, designs, produces, monitors, and administers
the NCHS Web site; (9) develops specifications, sets standards,
coordinates, and produces NCHS reports; (10) provides graphic and
multimedia design services for all NCHS programs; (11) prioritizes,
coordinates, and controls all NCHS electronic publications and print
products; (12) establishes, administers, and monitors contracts to
provide editing, technical writing, graphic support, and printing
services for NCHS; and (13) plans, develops and implements systems for
tracking production of NCHS electronic information products, printed
publications, and graphic products to insure timely releases.
After the functional statement for the Classifications and Public
Health Data
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Standards Staff (CS18), insert the following:
Office of Information Technology (CS19). (1) Directs, plans and
coordinates information technology services for NCHS; (2) serves as the
focal point for Information Technology research activities for NCHS-
wide systems and in that capacity represents NCHS in developing
technology partnerships with other agencies, both public and private;
(3) maintains knowledge of strategic business processes in the private
and public sector, and leads the development of Information Technology
Policy planning for NCHS; (4) provides for the development and
implementation of the Information Technology Plans for NCHS and directs
the maintenance of the information technology architecture of NCHS; (5)
serves as the focal point for the NCHS Information Technology Advisory
Board and its working groups and serves as a clearinghouse for IT
information on issues under consideration by the Board; (6) conducts
applied research studies on existing and emerging information
technologies and methodologies, and their applicability to NCHS
critical business needs; (7) provides IRM policy coordination for the
Center and systems contract support; (8) represent NCHS to other public
and private health agencies, foundations and statistical agencies on
Information Technology activities; (9) provides software consultation,
data base management, research, design, and support services needed by
NCHS survey, registration and administrative systems, emphasizing
projects which are not program specific; (10) plans, coordinates and
conducts the NCHS computer training activities to enhance the use of
information technologies and methodologies by Center staff; (11)
manages and administers contracts for Center-wide emerging information
technology services; and (12) actively participates with state,
national and international agencies, associations, foundations and
working groups involved in emerging technologies to enhance the IT
environment between NCHS and its partners.
Office of the Director (CS191). (1) In partnership with NCHS
programs, devises IT practices and procedures and provides direction,
planning and evaluation for overall information technology services and
infrastructure at NCHS; (2) identifies needs and makes recommendations
for procurement of technology and services to support NCHS activities;
(3) evaluates and recommends new information technology software and
methods in support of NCHS programs; (4) serves as the primary point of
contact in NCHS to represent the Center's IT infrastructure services
needs to the CDC Information Technology Services Office (ITSO); (5)
develops and administers an annual planning process to identify all
requirements of NCHS programs for new IT Infrastructure products and
services; (6) maintains close collaboration with the CDC ITSO and
coordinates capital planning and business case development for NCHS IT
investments; (7) provides continuous evaluation of the NCHS IT program
to certify adherence to all HHS Enterprise Architecture and CDC IT
infrastructure policies, and technical standards; (8) provides
technical assistance and information exchange services regarding NCHS
information technology activities to Federal, State and local, public
and private organizations; and (9) represents NCHS at national and
international meetings regarding emerging information technologies and
methodologies.
Software Solutions and Engineering Staff (CS192). (1) Conducts and
evaluates studies on emerging software technologies and methodologies
for NCHS as input to the IT and IRM planning process and serves as a
clearinghouse on these emerging technologies for NCHS; (2) provides
consulting and software life-cycle development support for NCHS
business process re-engineering activities; (3) develops information
systems to monitor and evaluate the implementation of the CDC provided
IT infrastructure components and contracts to ensure that NCHS programs
receive all services in accordance with negotiated Service Level
Agreements (SLA); (4) partners with NCHS programs, outside agencies and
the States, to pilot the application of new software technologies and
methodologies to meet evolving business needs; (5) manages and
administers contractual services for software consulting, design,
development, and integration of innovative technologies at NCHS; (6)
partners with NCHS programs and the States to evaluate and support the
application of emerging technologies and data conversion activities
related to data dissemination services and products inclusive of
automated data access systems on the Internet, CD-ROM and other data
storage and retrieval media; (7) conducts and evaluates feasibility
studies on new technologies to support IT training; (8) develops,
manages, procures and implements the NCHS IT training program; and (9)
coordinates IT user groups.
Delete in its entirety the title and functional statement for the
Office of Information Technology and Services (CS3).
Delete in its entirety the title and functional statement for the
Office of Analysis, Epidemiology, and Health Promotion (CS4) and insert
the following:
Office of Analysis and Epidemiology (CS4). (1) Participates in the
development of policy, long-range plans, and programs of the Center;
(2) plans, directs, and coordinates the Analysis and Epidemiology
Program of the Center; (3) develops policy for the Analysis and
Epidemiology Program of the Center; (4) conducts developmental and
evaluation research and analysis in the areas of epidemiology, health
status, health services utilization, health promotion, and health
economics; (5) provides operating liaison with other programs of the
Center, CDC, the Department and other public and private health
agencies on activities related to analysis, epidemiology, and health
promotion; (6) provides consultation and technical assistance to
Federal agencies, states, and other public and private sector
institutions on the analysis and interpretation of national health
statistics; and (7) augments the policy analysis activities of CDC.
Delete in their entirety the title and functional statements for
the Division of Epidemiology (CS44) and the Division of Health and
Utilization Analysis (CS45).
Delete in their entirety the title and functional statement for the
Division of Health Promotion Statistics (CS46) and insert the
following:
Health Promotion Statistics Branch (CS46). (1) Develops policies,
plans, and strategies for the implementation of surveillance and data
systems in support of the Department's health promotion and disease
prevention objectives; (2) coordinates the health promotion and disease
prevention related data collection activities of the Center; (3) serves
as liaison with the Department's Office of Disease Prevention and
Health Promotion; (4) provides support and technical assistance to
state and local health agencies in the areas of statistical assessment
and the use of data for policy development and program planning; (5)
coordinates Center activities that assess the progress on the
elimination of health disparities; (6) establishes consensus-building
processes involving CDC, the Department, state and local agencies, and
the private sector to identify
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priority data gaps on national health promotion objectives and
recommends solutions to fill these gaps; and (7) designs, develops, and
implements computer data processing systems and software and produces
statistical data for analysis.
Aging and Chronic Disease Statistics Branch (CS47). (1) Conducts
methodological research and epidemiological analysis of significant
public health problems including the etiology and sequela of chronic
disease incidence and prevalence, aging, and functional limitation; (2)
develops and conducts a comprehensive research program on the health
and health care of the aging population; (3) conducts methodological
research and analysis focused on the relationship between demographic,
social, and biological factors, health care, and chronic disease and
aging; (4) collaborates with and provides consultation and technical
assistance to other agencies in the collection, analysis,
interpretation and dissemination of data on mortality, morbidity, and
chronic disease and issues related to the aging population; and (5)
prepares research and analytic reports for publication and
dissemination.
Infant, Child and Women's Health Statistics Branch (CS48). (1)
Using statistical data from multiple sources, develops and conducts a
comprehensive research program on infant, child and women's health; (2)
conducts methodological research on the relationship on social and
biological factors during pregnancy, infancy, and early childhood to
mortality and morbidity and on the multiple factors influencing women's
health; (3) provides operational liaison with programs of other public
and private agencies involved with the development and advancement of
health programs aimed at the prevention of infant mortality and
morbidity and the promotion of women's health; (4) provides
consultation and technical assistance to other agencies in the
collection, analysis and interpretation of data on women's health and
on perinatal morbidity and mortality; and (5) prepares research and
analytic reports for publication and dissemination.
Special Projects Branch (CS49). (1) Plans, directs, and manages the
Center's multi-faceted methodological research program on major public
health issues including disability, injury statistics and data linkage
and sample tracking; (2) develops and coordinates an integrated Center-
wide research plan on the epidemiology of injury, including
methodological research on injury classification; (3) provides
leadership for the coordination of international activities aimed at
improving the quality and reliability of international statistics
related to injury; (4) develops and coordinates an integrated Center-
wide research plan on disability statistics including methodological
research on disability measurement; (5) provides leadership for the
coordination of national and international activities on disability
questionnaire design and data analysis; (6) develops and executes
tracking and record-linkage activities that trace and collect
additional information for respondents to the Center's cross-sectional
health surveys; and (7) develops, plans, and implements studies
evaluating the Center's linkage projects.
Analytic Studies Branch (CS4A). (1) Serves as a focal point for a
Center-wide analytical program aimed at the assessment and development
of health data from multiple sources designed to facilitate the
analysis of emerging public health issues and problems; (2) conducts
and coordinates in-depth statistical analyses of special population
groups relating to their health characteristics and their health care
needs; (3) coordinates preparation of the Secretary's annual report,
Health, United States, on the health status of the Nation to the
President and the Congress in compliance with Section 308 of the PHS
Act and other recurring and special reports requested by the
Department; (4) provides leadership and expertise in the application of
sophisticated statistical techniques related to the problem of
integrating and analyzing data from diverse sources; (5) conducts
research on the economic aspects of health status and health services;
and (6) prepares research and analytical reports for publication and
dissemination.
Dated: December 16, 2003.
William H. Gimson,
Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 03-31908 Filed 12-31-03; 8:45 am]
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