[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 204 (Wednesday, October 22, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63125-63126]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-25095]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-15-14VL]


Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted 
the following information collection request to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice for the proposed 
information collection is published to obtain comments from the public 
and affected agencies.
    Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected 
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are 
encouraged. Your comments should address any of the following: (a) 
Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary 
for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the 
accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed 
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology 
and assumptions used; (c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; (d) Minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on those who are to respond, including 
through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or 
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses; and 
(e) Assess information collection costs.
    To request additional information on the proposed project or to 
obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, call 
(404) 639-7570 or send an email to [email protected]. Written comments and/or 
suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice should be 
directed to the Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and 
Budget, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 395-5806. Written 
comments should be received within 30 days of this notice.

Proposed Project

    Assessing the Adoption and Utility of National Diabetes Education 
Program (NDEP) Tools and Resources for Health Care Professionals and 
Health Education Facilitators--New--National Center for Chronic Disease 
Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    The National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) is a joint program 
of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National 
Institutes of Health. The NDEP develops, disseminates, and supports the 
adoption of evidence-based, culturally and linguistically appropriate 
tools and resources that emphasize the importance of controlling blood 
glucose levels, blood pressure, and blood lipids, as well as carrying 
out other preventive care practices in a timely manner to improve 
health outcomes and overall quality of life.
    In 2012 and 2013, CDC/NDEP collaborated with relevant partners to 
update two major diabetes education resources: ``New Beginnings: A 
Discussion Guide for Living Well with Diabetes'' (hereafter referred to 
as New Beginnings), and ``Working Together to Manage Diabetes: A Guide 
and Toolkit for Pharmacy, Podiatry, Optometry, and Dentistry'' 
(hereafter referred to as the PPOD Guide and Toolkit). New Beginnings 
was developed for diabetes educators, health educators, health 
ministers, lay health workers and others who facilitate discussion 
groups about diabetes self-management. New Beginnings has been revised 
to make it a more accessible and flexible resource that can be adapted 
for use in diabetes self-management education classes and in other 
settings. The PPOD Guide and Toolkit are targeted to health care 
providers in pharmacy, podiatry, optometry, and dentistry. The PPOD 
Guide and Toolkit are designed to promote a collaborative, team-based 
approach to comprehensive diabetes care. Both resources are being 
promoted to key target audiences in 2014.
    In order to understand how target audiences use the resources and 
apply the recommended diabetes control strategies, CDC plans to conduct 
a series of surveys that will assess adoption, use, and satisfaction 
with the resources. Respondents for the PPOD Guide and toolkit 
assessment will include health care providers in the private sector, 
state and local government, and federal government. Respondents for the 
New Beginnings assessment will include health education facilitators in 
the private sector and state and local government. CDC will coordinate 
the information collection and assessment activities with events and 
opportunities sponsored by professional organizations, and CDC-
sponsored Webinars. Survey findings will be used to guide further 
improvements to the resources, make adjustments to promotional and 
educational strategies, and inform CDC's technical assistance related 
to diabetes education.
    OMB approval is requested for one year. All information will be 
collected electronically. Participation in the surveys is voluntary and 
there are no costs to respondents other than their time. The total 
estimated annualized burden hours are 233.

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                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                                      Average
                                                                     Number of       Number of      burden per
          Type of respondents                   Form name           respondents    responses per   response  (in
                                                                                    respondent          hr)
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Private sector health care providers..  PPOD Guide and Toolkit                80               1           10/60
                                         Follow-up Survey.
                                        New Beginnings                       700               1           15/60
                                         Assessment Survey.
State and Local government health care  PPOD Guide and Toolkit                80               1           10/60
 providers and health education          Follow-up Survey.
 facilitators.
                                        New Beginnings                       100               1           15/60
                                         Assessment Survey.
Federal Government health care          PPOD Guide and Toolkit                40               1           10/60
 providers.                              Follow-up Survey.
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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. 2014-25095 Filed 10-21-14; 8:45 am]
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