[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 22, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15984-15985]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-6515]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Statement of Organization, 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 76 FR 1167, dated January 7, 2011) is amended
to reflect the reorganization of the Office of Surveillance,
Epidemiology and Laboratory Services, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
Section C-B, Organization and Functions, is hereby amended as
follows: Delete in its entirety the title for the Knowledge Management
Branch (CPGBB). within the Division of Laboratory Policy and Practice
(CPGB), Laboratory Science Policy and Practice Program Office (CPG),
Office of Surveillance, Epidemiology and Laboratory Services (CP) and
insert the Technology Management Branch (CPGBB).
Following the title and functional statement for the Laboratory
Policy Branch (CPGBC), insert the following:
Laboratory Training Branch (CPGBD). (1) Provides advanced
laboratory training to maintain a competent, prepared, and sustainable
national/global laboratory workforce; (2) analyzes, designs, develops,
and implements effective needs-based training pertaining to public
health laboratory methodology and technology; (3) evaluates the
efficiency and effectiveness of public health laboratory education and
training for state and local public health, clinical, military, CDC,
and other federal agency laboratorians; and (4) evaluates the
effectiveness and measures the outcomes of all training to ensure a
high quality product for all end users.
Delete in its entirety the functional statement for the Division of
Leadership and Practice (CPLC) within the Scientific Education and
Professional Development Program Office (CPL), Office of Surveillance,
Epidemiology and Laboratory Services (CP) and insert the following:
Division of Leadership and Practice (CPLC). (1) Plans, directs, and
manages CDC-wide training and service programs for the teaching and
training of public health professionals in public health practice,
including public health leadership and management, public policy,
program planning, implementation, and evaluation; (2) plans, directs,
and manages CDC-wide training and service programs for fellowships and
internships sponsored by other partner organizations and implemented
within CDC (e.g., Emerging Leaders Program, Presidential Management
Fellowship, and Association of Schools of Public Health Fellowship);
(3) incorporates principles of adult learning theory and current
learning standards into the design, delivery, and evaluation of
education and training products; (4) leads content development and
implementation of workforce development programs intended to increase
the number of individuals choosing public health careers; (5) responds
to domestic and international requests for assistance and consultation
(Emergency Operations Center deployment); (6) maintains knowledge of
continuing education standards to uphold national accreditations and
provides guidance and consultation, incorporating principles of adult
learning theory with course developers to ensure educational activities
are accredited for continuing education; (7) works with partner
agencies to articulate and build curricula for public health workforce
competencies in leadership and management; (8) maintains liaison with
other governmental agencies, academic institutions and organizations,
state and local health agencies, private health organizations,
professional organizations, and other outside groups; (9) provides
technical assistance, consultation, resources and training for SEPDPO,
other CDC fellowships, and the broader health workforce, including, but
not limited to the development and dissemination of standard curricula,
training, and related materials, in leadership and management; (10)
develops and maintains appropriate internal and external partnerships
to foster best practices in the design and delivery of educational
activities and training; and (11) collaborates, as appropriate, with
the CDC OD, other CIOs, and domestic and international agencies to
carry out the functions of the division.
Following the title and functional statement for the Public Health
Prevention Service Branch (CPLCC), insert the following:
Educational Design and Accreditation Branch (CPLCD). (1) Provides
consultation, guidance, and technical assistance to course developers,
incorporating principles of learning theory to ensure consistent design
and delivery of accredited educational activities; (2) maintains
knowledge of continuing education standards and applies quality
assurance practices required to uphold national accreditations; (3)
assesses need and demand for additional accreditations to support
professional license and certification needs of technical and
professional staff within the health workforce; (4) develops and
maintains internal and external partnerships to foster best practices
in the design and
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delivery of educational activities and training; (5) maintains
knowledge of information technology and learning standards as they
apply to education and training to demonstrate and promote compliance
and best practices by CDC programs; (6) applies the principles of
instructional systems design and learning theory to design, develop,
deliver, and evaluate informational and instructional products; (7)
implements and maintains the CDC Training and Continuing Education
Online web-based accreditation and registration system; (8) adapts
information systems and processes to reflect current best practices and
adherence to accreditation requirements; and (9) provides technical
assistance and guidance to learners to ensure accreditation and learner
support.
Delete in its entirety the title and functional statement for the
Division of Training Development and Services (CPLD) within the
Scientific Education and Professional Development Program Office (CPL),
Office of Surveillance, Epidemiology and Laboratory Services (CP)
Dated: March 10, 2011.
James D. Seligman,
Acting Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2011-6515 Filed 3-21-11; 8:45 am]
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