[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 148 (Wednesday, August 1, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 37635]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-16400]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Geriatrics and 
Gerontology Advisory Committee

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Geriatrics 
and Extended Care is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be 
considered for appointment as a member of the Geriatrics and 
Gerontology Advisory Committee (``Committee''). The Committee advises 
VA on all matters pertaining to geriatrics and gerontology.

DATES: Nominations of qualified candidates are being sought to fill two 
vacancies on the Committee. Nominations for membership on the Committee 
must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. EST on September 30, 2018.

ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed to Ms. Alejandra Paulovich, 
Designated Federal Officer (DFO), Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory 
Committee (GGAC), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave. NW, 
(10NC4), Washington, DC 20420 or emailed to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Alejandra Paulovich, DFO, GGAC, by 
phone at (202) 461-6016 or by email at [email protected]. A 
copy of the Committee charter and list of the current membership can 
also be obtained by contacting Ms. Paulovich.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee is authorized by statute, 
title 38 U.S.C Sec.  7315, to advise on all matters pertaining to 
geriatrics and gerontology and to (1) assess (through an evaluation 
process that includes a site visit conducted no later than 3 years 
after its establishment) each new VA Geriatric Research, Education, and 
Clinical Center on its ability to achieve its established mission; (2) 
assess the capability of VA to provide high-quality geriatric, 
extended, and other health care services to eligible Veterans, taking 
into consideration the likely demand for such services from such 
Veterans; (3) assess the current and projected needs of eligible 
Veterans for geriatric, extended care, and other health care services 
from VA and its activities and plans designed to meet such needs; and 
(4) perform such additional functions as the Secretary or Under 
Secretary for Health may direct. The Committee provides, not later than 
December 1 of each year, an annual report summarizing its activities 
for the preceding year.
    Membership Criteria and Qualifications: The Committee is comprised 
of not more than 12 non-Federal employee members appointed for a 4-year 
term. The Committee's membership includes individuals who have 
demonstrated interest and expertise in research, education, and 
clinical activities relating to aging.
    The expertise sought includes, but is not limited to, the 
following:
    a. familiarity or experience with VA and/or non-VA health systems;
    b. familiarity or experience with academic geriatric and 
gerontology programs;
    c. familiarity or experience with palliative medicine, home and 
community-based care, and nursing home care;
    d. familiarity or experience with grant-funded academic research;
    e. familiarity or experience with clinical and health policies 
concerning the elderly;
    f. familiarity or experience with the partnerships between VA 
academic programs;
    g. familiarity with the history of geriatrics in the VA and in the 
U.S.;
    h. familiarity or experience with VA's Geriatric Research, 
Education, and Clinical Centers.
    Membership Requirements: The Committee holds at least one face-to-
face meeting in Washington DC and conducts 4-5 site visits a year. The 
ideal candidate will be willing to travel 3-5 times per year to help 
the Committee fulfill its objectives. In accordance with Federal Travel 
Regulations, VA will cover travel expenses--to include per diem--for 
all members of the Committee, for any travel associated with official 
Committee duties.
    The Committee's membership is characterized by a range of 
backgrounds and knowledge appropriate to carry out its statutory 
obligations in advising VA. VA strives to develop a Committee 
membership that includes diversity in military service (e.g. rank, 
branch and era of service, deployments), diversity of professional 
experience and work with Veterans, diversity of subject matter 
expertise, and diversity in race/ethnicity, gender, religion, 
disability, geographical background, and profession. We ask that 
nominations include information of this type so that VA can ensure 
diverse Committee membership.
    Requirements for Nomination Submission: Nominations should be typed 
(one nomination per nominator). Nomination package should include:
    (1) A letter of nomination that clearly states the name and 
affiliation of the nominee, the basis for the nomination (i.e. specific 
attributes which qualify the nominee for service in this capacity), and 
a statement from the nominee indicating the willingness to serve as a 
member of the Committee;
    (2) The nominee's contact information, including name, mailing 
address, telephone numbers, and email address;
    (3) The nominee's curriculum vitae; and
    (4) A summary of the nominee's experience and qualifications 
relative to the membership considerations described above.
    The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of 
VA federal advisory committees is diverse in terms of points of view 
represented and the committee's capabilities. Appointments to this 
Committee shall be made without discrimination because of a person's 
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, 
national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

    Dated: July 26, 2018.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018-16400 Filed 7-31-18; 8:45 am]
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