[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 113 (Monday, June 13, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 38185]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-13850]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)


Requirements and Registration for Healthcare Associated Venous 
Thromboembolism Prevention Challenge; Amendment of Notice

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 3719.

AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of 
Health and Human Services (HHS).

AWARD APPROVING OFFICIAL:  Thomas R. Frieden, MD, MPH, Director, 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Administrator, Agency 
for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) located 
within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces an 
amendment to its notice entitled, Announcement of Requirements and 
Registration for Healthcare Associated Venous Thromboembolism 
Prevention Challenge. This amendment is being made to reflect an 
increase in the number of Champions and change the maximum total prize 
disbursement. There are no other changes to the September 22, 2015 
notice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michele Beckman, Division of Blood 
Disorders, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental 
Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton 
Road NE., Mailstop E-64, Atlanta, GA 30329, Telephone: 404-498-6474, 
Fax: 404-498-6799, Attention: HA-VTE Prevention Challenge, Email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Subject of Challenge Competition: On September 22, 2015 CDC 
announced the Requirements and Registration for Healthcare Associated 
Venous Thromboembolism Prevention Challenge (80 FR 57187). This notice 
announces an increase in the number of Champions, from 7 to 8. The 
Champions were selected from the highest scoring U.S. hospitals, multi-
hospital systems, hospital networks, and managed care organizations. 
Champions were recognized as HA-VTE Prevention Champions and will 
receive a cash award of $10,000. A maximum of $80,000 will now be 
awarded in this challenge, an increase of $10,000. Additional honorable 
mention awards were also made to deserving entries. Federal and 
international winners received non-monetary recognition but no prize.

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 3719.

    Dated: June 7, 2016.
Sandra Cashman,
Executive Secretary, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2016-13850 Filed 6-10-16; 8:45 am]
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