[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 199 (Friday, October 15, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 61258]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-23184]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Health Resources and Services Administration


Technical and Non-Financial Assistance to Health Centers: 
Perinatal/Patient Safety Pilot Health Disparities Collaborative 
Cooperative Agreement Announcement of Single Source Award

AGENCY: Health Resources and Services Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Announcement of Single Source Award.

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SUMMARY: The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) 
announces the award of a single source cooperative agreement for 
$1,700,000 to the Institute for Health Care Improvement. This award is 
for an 18 month project period beginning September 1, 2004. The purpose 
of this cooperative agreement is to pilot a Perinatal/Patient Safety 
Health Disparities Collaborative for health centers funded under 
section 330 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act.
    Background: The Institute for Health Care Improvement (IHI) is 
uniquely qualified. IHI is a private, non-profit organization leading 
the improvement of health care throughout the world. IHI is a catalyst 
for change, cultivating innovative concepts for improving patient care 
and implementing programs for putting those ideas into action. It is 
recognized as a leading force in the challenge to improve health 
status, clinical outcomes, access to high quality acceptable care, 
patient satisfaction and cost effectiveness in the health care arena. 
They have achieved this high level of standing among health 
professionals by developing and teaching the Breakthrough Series to 
leaders interested in improving the quality of medical care. The 
Breakthrough Series methodology facilitates rapid implementation of 
successful care models in many area of health care delivery.
    Given the mission of IHI, its recognized leadership position in 
implementing improvements in health care delivery systems, and its 
experience in working with thousands of health care providers, 
including health centers, HRSA believes that IHI is uniquely qualified 
and essential to assist the Agency in launching the pilot Perinatal/
Patient Safety Health Disparities Collaborative in FY 2004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Additional information may be obtained 
from Ada Determan, HRSA/Bureau of Primary Health Care, 4350 East West 
Highway, 8th Floor, Bethesda, Maryland 20814; telephone: (301) 594-
4358; fax: (301) 594-4081; e-mail: [email protected].

    Dated: October 8, 2004.
Elizabeth M. Duke,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 04-23184 Filed 10-14-04; 8:45 am]
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