[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 172 (Wednesday, September 5, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 45133]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-19168]



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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Health Resources and Service Administration


National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice; Notice 
of Public Meeting

AGENCY: Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA), Department 
of Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION: Meeting notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice 
(NACNEP) has scheduled a public meeting. Information about NACNEP and 
the agenda for this meeting can be found on the NACNEP website at 
https://www.hrsa.gov/advisory-committees/nursing/index.html.

DATES: September 26, 2018, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and September 27, 
2018, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET.

ADDRESSES: This meeting will be held in person and offer virtual access 
through teleconference and webinar. The address for the meeting is 5600 
Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857.
     Webinar link: https://hrsa.connectsolutions.com/nacnep/.
     Conference call-in number: 1-800-289-0436; passcode: 
211848.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracy L. Gray, MBA, MS, RN, Designated 
Federal Official, Division of Nursing and Public Health, Bureau of 
Health Workforce, HRSA. Address: 5600 Fishers Lane, 11N112, Rockville, 
Maryland 20857; phone: 301-443-3346; or email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NACNEP provides advice and recommendations 
to the Secretary of HHS and the U.S. Congress on policy issues related 
to the activities carried out under Title VIII of the Public Health 
Service (PHS) Act. The Secretary of HHS, and by delegation, the 
Administrator of HRSA, is charged under Title VIII of the PHS Act as 
amended, with responsibility for a wide range of activities in support 
of nursing education and practice which include: Enhancement of the 
composition of the nursing workforce; improvement of the distribution 
and utilization of nurses to meet the health needs of the nation; 
expansion of the knowledge, skills, and capabilities of nurses to 
enhance the quality of nursing practice; development and dissemination 
of improved models of organization; financing and delivery of nursing 
services; and promotion of interdisciplinary approaches to the delivery 
of health services particularly in the context of public health and 
primary care.
    During the September 26-27, 2018, meeting, NACNEP will discuss 
areas where nursing can take the lead in the transition of the health 
care system to value-based care, to advance the development of its 15th 
annual report. The report is submitted to the Secretary, the Committee 
on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. The 
members will also discuss strategic priorities and future directions 
for NACNEP.
    Members of the public will have the opportunity to provide 
comments. Public participants may submit written statements in advance 
of the scheduled meeting. Oral comments will be honored in the order 
they are requested and may be limited as time allows. Requests to make 
oral comments or provide written comments to NACNEP should be sent to 
Ms. Tracy L. Gray, Designated Federal Official, using the contact 
information above at least 3 business days prior to the meeting.
    Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance or 
another reasonable accommodation should notify Ms. Tracy L. Gray at the 
address and phone number listed above at least 10 business days prior 
to the meeting. Since this meeting occurs in a federal government 
building, attendees must go through a security check to enter the 
building. Non-U.S. Citizen attendees must notify HRSA of their planned 
attendance at least 10 business days prior to the meeting in order to 
facilitate their entry into the building. All attendees are required to 
present government-issued identification prior to entry.

John R. Womack,
Acting Deputy Director, Division of the Executive Secretariat.
[FR Doc. 2018-19168 Filed 9-4-18; 8:45 am]
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