[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 17 (Tuesday, January 27, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4335-4336]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-01398]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-NEW (VA Forms 10-10135, 10-10135a, 10-10135b, 10-
10135c, 10-10135d, 10-10136, 10-10137)]


Proposed Information Collection (Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) 
Telehealth in the Parkinson's Disease Research, Education & Clinical 
Center (PADRECC), Healthcare Experiences of Patients With Congestive 
Heart Failure (CHF)) Activity: Comment Request

AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of 
Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment 
on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under 
the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are 
required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each 
proposed collection of information, including each new collection, and 
allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice 
solicits comments on the information needed to evaluate the project 
aims to enhance PACT implementation by providing education about the 
needs and experiences of ``Operation Enduring Freedom'' and ``Operation 
Iraqi Freedom'' (OEF/OIF) Veterans that is emotionally resonant and 
engaging to learners on a visceral level, as well as promoting a 
greater sense of alignment with VA's mission of providing patient-
centered care.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before March 30, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; 
or Audrey Revere, Office of Regulatory and Administrative Affairs, 
Veterans Health Administration (10B4), Department of Veterans Affairs, 
810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email: 
[email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-NEW (PACT 
Telehealth in the PADRECC, Healthcare experiences of patients with 
CHF)'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may 
be viewed online through the FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Audrey Revere at (202) 461-5694.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 
U.S.C. 3501-3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of 
information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is being 
made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
    With respect to the following collection of information, VHA 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of VHA's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of VHA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of 
information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of 
the collection of information on respondents, including through the use 
of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of 
information technology.
    Titles: PACT Telehealth in the PADRECC, Healthcare Experiences of 
Patients with CHF, VA Forms 10-10135a, 10-10135b, 10-10135c, 10-10135d, 
10-10136, 10-10137.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-NEW.
    Type of Review: New data collection.
    Abstract The Office of Patient Care Services, Primary Care Program 
Office, has undertaken an initiative to implement a patient-centered 
medical home model at all Veterans Health Administration (VHA) 
Ambulatory Primary Care sites. In addition to the VHA's Universal 
Health Care Services implementation of the Patient Aligned Care Team 
(PACT), Patient Care Services has funded 5 PACT Demonstration 
Laboratories across the country.
    Title: Focus Group Survey.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 20 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Once annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 40.
    Title: 10-10135a (GDS)
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 35 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 7 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Once annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.
    Title: 10-10135b (PDQ-8).
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 35 hours.

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    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 7 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Once annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.
    Title: 10-10135(c) Cost & Patient Outcomes.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 35 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 7 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Once annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.
    Title: 10135(d) Patient Assessment of Communication During 
Telehealth.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 35 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 7 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Once annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.

    Dated: January 22, 2015.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2015-01398 Filed 1-26-15; 8:45 am]
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