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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
[Announcement Number 482]

 

Regional Poison Control Center Demonstration Project; Notice of 
Availability of Funds for Fiscal Year 1994

Introduction

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), announces the 
availability of funds in fiscal year (FY) 1994 for a cooperative 
agreement for a comprehensive cost-effectiveness analysis of a regional 
Poison Control Center.
    The Public Health service (PHS) is committed to achieving the 
health promotion and disease prevention objectives described in 
``Healthy People 2000,'' a PHS-led national activity to reduce 
morbidity and mortality and improve the quality of life. This 
announcement is related to the priority area of Reducing the Incidence 
of Unintentional Injuries and Poisonings. (For ordering a copy of 
``Healthy People 2000,'' see the Section ``Where to Obtain Additional 
Information.'')

Authority

    This program is authorized under Sections 301 and 391 of the Public 
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 241 and 280b), as amended. Applicable 
program regulations are set forth in Title 42 CFR part 52.

Smoke-Free Workplace

    The Public Health Service (PHS) strongly encourages all grant 
recipients to provide a smoke-free workplace and promote the non-use of 
all tobacco products. This is consistent with the PHS mission to 
protect and advance the physical and mental health of the American 
people.

Eligible Applicants

    Assistance will be provided only to a regional Poison Control 
Center which provides services in a single State, multi-state area or a 
portion of a State. The center must be certified by the American 
Association of Poison Control Centers. Poison Control Centers are the 
only eligible applicants because no other organization can perform the 
project activities.

Availability of Funds

    Approximately $188,000 is available in FY 1994 to fund one Regional 
Poison Control Center. It is expected that the award will begin on or 
about September 30, 1994, and will be made for a 12-month budget 
period, with a project period of up to 3 years. Funding estimates may 
vary and are subject to change. Continuation of funding for future 
years will be made on the basis of satisfactory progress, including the 
achievement of milestones, and the availability of Federal funds.

Use of Funds

    These awards may be used for personnel services, supplies, 
equipment, travel, subcontracts and services directly related to 
project activities. Project funds may not be used to supplant existing 
State or local funds for poison control programs.

Purpose

    The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to support a 
demonstration project at a regional Poison Control Center. This project 
will evaluate the costs and effectiveness of the regionalized approach 
to poison control. For a comprehensive evaluation, alternative methods 
for providing poison control services in the region served by the 
center also need to be analyzed.

Program Requirements

    The applicant must be a certified member of the American 
Association of Poison Control Centers. In conducting activities to 
achieve the purpose of this program, the recipient shall be responsible 
for the activities under A. (Recipient Activities), and CDC shall be 
responsible for activities under B. (CDC Activities).

A. Recipient Activities

    1. Create the necessary data collection instruments and procedures, 
and provide coordination and standardization of data collection 
activities among multiple sites, if necessary.
    2. Analyze and interpret the data.
    3. Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of alternative poison control 
strategies including the regional control center. This includes 
incremental cost-effectiveness results, information on economies of 
scale (if such exist), distribution effects of the alternative 
strategies in terms of clients served and distribution of costs.
    4. Publicize the outcome of the demonstration project.

B. CDC Activities

    1. Provide up-to-date scientific information about cost-
effectiveness study methodology.
    2. Provide consultation and technical assistance in protocol 
development and design of data collection instruments and procedures.
    3. Monitor data collection and analysis and provide consultation in 
establishing standardized data collection and reporting, if necessary.
    4. Provide statistical support for appropriate data analysis and 
interpretation.
    5. Assist in the transfer of information and methods developed in 
this project to other programs.

Evaluation Criteria

    Applications will be reviewed and evaluated according to the 
following criteria:

1. Background and Need (10%)

    The extent to which the applicant demonstrates understanding of the 
need for a cost-effectiveness analysis of a regional Poison Control 
Center. The extent to which the applicant presents data describing the 
magnitude and type of human poisoning exposures and poisonings in the 
region served by the applicant, identifies alternative sources of 
poison control services, and demonstrates capacity through related work 
to conduct the proposed project.

2. Goals and Objectives (10%)

    The extent to which the applicant has included goals that are 
specific, measurable, and relevant to the purpose of the proposal. The 
extent to which the applicant has included objectives that are 
specific, time-framed, measurable, feasible, and addressed all 
activities necessary to accomplish the purpose of the proposal.

3. Methods (40%)

    The extent to which the applicant provides a detailed description 
of proposed activities that are likely to achieve each objective for 
the budget period. The extent to which the applicant provides a 
reasonable schedule for implementation of the activities and the extent 
to which coordination and supervision of staff and organizations 
involved in activities is apparent. The extent to which data 
collection, data processing, and management activities are described. 
The extent to which relationships between the applicant and necessary 
partners are clearly described and their qualifications and intentions 
to participate explicitly stated. The extent to which the applicant 
provides proof of support (e.g., letters of support and/or memoranda of 
understanding) for proposed activities.

4. Evaluation (30%)

    The extent to which the proposed evaluation plan and research 
protocol are detailed and will document the cost-effectiveness of a 
regional Poison Control Center. The extent to which the evaluation plan 
is appropriate for the region served, data collection opportunities, 
and the proposed project period. The extent to which the various 
threats to the validity of the study are recognized and addressed.

5. Project Management and Staffing (10%)

    The extent to which management and staff are clearly described, 
appropriately assigned, and have pertinent skills and experiences. 
Descriptions should include the position titles, education and 
experience required, and the percentage of time each will devote to the 
project. Curriculum vitae for existing staff should be included.

6. Budget Justification (not weighted)

    The extent to which the applicant provides a detailed budget 
justification consistent with stated objectives, planned program 
activities and intended use of cooperative agreement funds.

Executive Order 12372 Review

    Applications are subject to Intergovernmental Review of Federal 
Programs as governed by Executive Order (EO) 12372. EO 12372 sets up a 
system for State and local government review of proposed Federal 
assistance applications. Applicants should contact their State Single 
Point of Contact (SPOC) as early as possible to alert them to the 
prospective applications and to receive any necessary instructions on 
the State process. For proposed projects serving more than one State, 
the applicant is advised to contact the SPOC of each affected State. A 
current list of SPOCs is included in the application kit. If SPOCs have 
any State process recommendations on applications submitted to CDC, 
they should send them to Henry S. Cassell, III, Grants Management 
Officer, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 255 East Paces Ferry 
Road, NE., Atlanta, GA 30305, no later than 60 days after the 
application deadline. The Program Announcement Number and Program Title 
should be referenced on the document. The granting agency does not 
guarantee to ``accommodate or explain'' State process recommendations 
it receives after that date.

Public Health System Reporting Requirements

    This program is not subject to the Public Health System Reporting 
Requirements.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number

    The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number is 93.136.

Other Requirements

Human Subjects

    If the proposed project involves research on human subjects, the 
applicant must comply with the Department of Health and Human Services 
Regulations, 45 CFR part 46, regarding the protection of human 
subjects. Assurance must be provided to demonstrate that the project 
will be subject to initial and continuing review by an appropriate 
institutional review committee. The applicant will be responsible for 
providing assurance in accordance with the appropriate guidelines and 
forms provided in the application kit.

Application Submission and Deadline

    The original and five copies of the application PHS Form 398 must 
be submitted to Henry S. Cassell, III, Grants Management Officer, 
Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE., 
room 321, Mailstop E-13, Atlanta, GA 30305, on or before July 29, 1994.

1. Deadlines

    Applications shall be considered as meeting the deadline if they 
are either:
    a. Received on or before the deadline date; or
    b. Sent on or before the deadline date and received in time for 
submission to the objective review group. (Applicants must request a 
legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark or obtain a legibly dated 
receipt from a commercial carrier or the U.S. Postal Service. Private 
metered postmarks shall not be acceptable as proof of timely mailing.)

2. Late Applications

    Applications which do no meet the criteria in 1.a. or 1.b. above 
are considered late. Late applications will not be considered in the 
current competition and will be returned to the applicant.

Where To Obtain Additional Information

    A complete program description, information on application 
procedures, business management technical assistance, and an 
application package may be obtained from Georgia Jang, Grants 
Management Specialist, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE., 
room 321, Mailstop E-13, Atlanta, GA 30305, telephone (404) 842-6634.
    Scientific or technical assistance may be obtained from Daniel A. 
Pollock, M.D., and Paul Burlack, National Center for Injury Prevention 
and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1600 
Clifton Road, NE., Mailstop F-41, Atlanta, GA 30333, telephone (404) 
488-4031.
    Programmatic technical assistance may be obtained from Paul 
Burlack, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Mailstop 
F-41, Atlanta, GA 30333, telephone (404) 488-4031.
    Please refer to Announcement Number 482 when requesting information 
and submitting an application.
    Potential applicants may obtain a copy of ``Healthy People 2000'' 
(Full Report, Stock No. 017-001-00474-0) or ``Healthy People 2000'' 
(Summary Report, Stock No. 017-001-00473-1) through the Superintendent 
of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-9325, 
telephone (202) 783-3238.

    Dated: May 25, 1994.
Ladene H. Newton,
Acting Associate Director for Management and Operations, Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
[FR Doc. 94-13229 Filed 5-31-94; 8:45 am]
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