[Federal Register: July 3, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 127)]
[Notices]
[Page 37939-37940]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[60 Day-06-06BK]
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
and send comments to Seleda Perryman, 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
Assessment of Occupational Exposure Management--New--Division of
Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP), National Center for Infectious
Diseases (NCID), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP), (CDC), defines
its primary mission as the protection of patients and healthcare
personnel through the promotion of safety, quality, and value in the
healthcare delivery system. One priority is preventing transmission of
blood borne pathogens to healthcare personnel during delivery of
medical care. The purpose of this project is to conduct an assessment
of personnel safety in healthcare settings in the United States,
specifically management of occupational blood exposures as part of a
larger plan to prevent the transmission of bloodborne pathogens. While
the United States Public Health Service protocols on management of
occupational exposure are widely distributed, the awareness and
implementation of these protocols by providers of health services are
unknown.
CDC has undertaken the task of conducting a survey assessing
occupational exposure management programs that will address safety for
healthcare personnel. The survey is intended to assess surveillance
reporting, laboratory diagnostic capacity, general policies on managing
exposures, staffing health consultants, staff training, and provision
of counseling for exposed workers. The results of the survey will be
used to ensure that surveillance activities, reporting procedures for
occupational exposures, on-site laboratory services, and occupational
exposure management policies are consistent with national guidelines.
Results will also be used to provide facilities with up-to-date
information on infection control.
Respondents from each of the four healthcare settings will be asked
to complete the survey. The anticipated number of respondents is shown
below. Only one response is requested from each respondent. The
estimated average length of time necessary to complete a survey is 20
minutes. There is no cost to respondents other than their time.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Average
Number of Number of burden per Total burden
Respondent respondents responses per response (in (hours)
respondent hours)
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Acute-Care Facilities........................... 865 1 20/60 288
Ambulatory Surgery Centers...................... 353 1 20/60 118
Long-term Care Facilities....................... 3634 1 20/60 1211
Dialysis Centers................................ 468 1 20/60 156
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Total....................................... 5320 1 .............. 1773
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Dated: June 26, 2006.
Joan F. Karr,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
[FR Doc. E6-10359 Filed 6-30-06; 8:45 am]
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