[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 127 (Monday, July 3, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37939-37940]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-10359]


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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 [email protected].
    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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