[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 142 (Wednesday, July 24, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44564-44566]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-17739]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[60Day-13-13[H]


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 404-639-7570 or 
send comments to Leroy Richardson, 1600 Clifton Road, MS D-74, Atlanta, 
GA 30333 or send an email 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

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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

    CDC Work@Health Program: Phase 2 Training and Technical Assistance 
Evaluation--New--National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and 
Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
(CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    In the United States, chronic diseases such as heart disease, 
obesity and diabetes are among the leading causes of death and 
disability. Although chronic diseases are among the most common and 
costly health problems, they are also among the most preventable. 
Adopting healthy behaviors--such as eating nutritious foods, being 
physically active and avoiding tobacco use--can prevent the devastating 
effects and reduce the rates of these diseases.
    Employers are recognizing the role they can play in creating 
healthy work environments and providing employees with opportunities to 
make healthy lifestyle choices. To support these efforts, the Centers 
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plans to offer a comprehensive 
workplace health program called Work@Health. The Work@Health Program is 
authorized by the Public Health Service Act and funded through the 
Prevention and Public Health Fund of the Patient Protection and 
Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Work@Health curriculum will be based on 
a problem-solving approach to improving employer knowledge and skills 
related to effective, science-based workplace health programs, and 
supporting the adoption of these programs in the workplace. Topics to 
be covered in the Work@Health curriculum include principles, 
strategies, and tools for leadership engagement; how to make a business 
case for workplace health programs; how to assess the needs of 
organizations and individual employees; how to plan, implement, and 
evaluate sustainable workplace health programs; and how to partner with 
community organizations for additional support.
    The Work@Health Program will be implemented in two phases. In Phase 
1, CDC will conduct an employer needs assessment, develop training 
models, and conduct pilot training and evaluation with approximately 60 
employers and other organizations. In Phase 2, CDC will transition to 
full-scale program implementation and evaluation involving 
approximately 540 employers, as well as approximately 60 individuals 
with training and experience in workplace health who are interested in 
becoming trained/certified instructors for the Work@Health Program.
    CDC will offer training in four models (formats): (1) A ``Hands-
on'' instructor-led workshop model (T1); (2) a self-paced ``Online'' 
model (T2); (3) a combination or ``Blended'' model (T3); and (4) a 
``Train-the-Trainer'' model (T4) designed to prepare qualified 
individuals to train other employers using the Work@Health curricula. 
Employers who complete the T1-T3 training will be invited to 
participate in peer learning networks and receive technical assistance 
from coaches to support their efforts to implement or enhance their 
workplace health programs. Technical assistance will also be provided 
to the individuals who complete the T4 model to help prepare them to 
provide the Work@Health training to employers.
    To be eligible for the T1-T3 trainings, employers must have a 
minimum of 30 employees, a valid business license, and have been in 
business for at least one year. In addition, they must offer health 
insurance to their employees and have at least minimal workplace health 
program knowledge and experience. Applicants for the T4 training model 
must have previous knowledge, training and experience with workplace 
health programs and an interest in becoming instructors for the 
Work@Health program. They may be referred by employers, health 
departments, business coalitions, trade associations, or other 
organizations.
    CDC is requesting OMB approval to initiate Phase 2 information 
collection in December 2013. CDC plans to collect information needed to 
select the employers who will participate in the T1-T3 trainings and 
the individuals who will participate in the T4 Train-the-Trainer model; 
to describe the implementation of the Work@Health program; to obtain 
reactions to the training and technical assistance from trainees, 
instructors, and coaches; to assess changes in trainees' knowledge, 
awareness, behavior and skill level before and after participation in 
Work@Health; and to evaluate the impact of Work@Health on the adoption 
of workplace health programs, policies and environmental supports among 
participating employers. In addition, for one year after the 
implementation period, CDC will continue to collect information to 
assess the sustainability of organizational level changes in workplace 
health programs and policies.
    OMB approval is requested for two years for Phase 2 information 
collection. Information will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of 
the Work@Health program and to identify the best way(s) to deliver 
skill-based workplace health training and technical support to 
employers.
    Participation in Work@Health is voluntary and there are no costs to 
participants other than their time and cost of travel.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                      Average
                                                     Number of       Number of      burden per     Total burden
      Type of  respondent           Form name       respondents    responses per   response (in     (in hours)
                                                                    respondent        hours)
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Interested Employer...........  Employer                     600               1           20/60             200
                                 Application
                                 Form.
Employers Participating in the  CDC Worksite                 540               1           30/60             270
 Work@Health Program.            Health                      540               1           15/60             135
                                 Scorecard.
                                Organizational
                                 Assessment.
                                Employer Follow-             270               1           30/60             135
                                 up Survey.
                                Case Study                     3               1               1               3
                                 Interviews with
                                 Senior
                                 Leadership.
                                Case Study                     6               1               1               6
                                 Interviews with
                                 Employees.
Trainees Participating in the   Trainee KAB                1,080               1           20/60             360
 Work@Health Program.            Survey.                     180               1           15/60              45
                                Trainee Reaction
                                 Survey--Hands-
                                 On Model.

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                                Trainee Reaction             180               1           15/60              45
                                 Survey--Online
                                 Model.
                                Trainee Reaction             180               1           15/60              45
                                 Survey--Blended
                                 Model.
                                Trainee                    1,080               1           15/60             270
                                 Technical
                                 Assistance
                                 Survey.
                                Case Study                    15               1               1              15
                                 Interviews with
                                 Selected
                                 Trainees.
                                Focus Group with              11               1             1.5              17
                                 Trainees.
Trainees Participating in the   Train-the-                    60               1           30/60              30
 Train-the-Trainer Model.        Trainer                      60               1           20/60              20
                                 Application.
                                Trainee
                                 Facilitation
                                 Survey.
                                Trainee Reaction              30               1           15/60               8
                                 Survey.
                                Train-the-                    60               1           15/60              15
                                 Trainer Trainee
                                 Technical
                                 Assistance
                                 Survey.
Trainees Participating in the   Wave 2 Trainee               150               1           15/60              38
 Work@Health Program Wave 2.     Reaction Survey.
Instructors/Coaches...........  Group                         11               1           30/60               6
                                 Discussions
                                 with
                                 Instructors/
                                 Coaches.
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    Total.....................  ................  ..............  ..............  ..............           1,663
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Leroy A. Richardson,
Chief, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific 
Integrity, Office of the Associate Director for Science, Office of the 
Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2013-17739 Filed 7-23-13; 8:45 am]
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