[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 210 (Tuesday, October 30, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 54604]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-23685]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Health Resources and Services Administration
Meeting of the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and
Practice
AGENCY: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department
of Health and Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice
(NACNEP or the Council) 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: November 19, 2018, 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. ET.
ADDRESSES: This meeting will be held by teleconference and webinar. The
conference call-in number is 1-888-455-0640; passcode: HRSA COUNCIL.
The webinar link is https://hrsa.connectsolutions.com/nacnep/.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracy L. Gray, MBA, MS, RN, Division
of Nursing and Public Health, Bureau of Health Workforce, HRSA, 5600
Fishers Lane, 11N112, Rockville, Maryland 20857; 301-443-3346; or
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NACNEP provides advice and recommendations
to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (Secretary) and the U.S.
Congress on policy matters arising in the administration of Title VIII
of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended, including the range
of issues relating to nurse supply, education, and practice
improvements. NACNEP provides an annual report to the Secretary and
Congress describing the activities of NACNEP, including findings and
recommendations made by NACNEP concerning the activities under this
title.
During the November 19, 2018, meeting, NACNEP will continue
discussing areas where nursing can take the lead in the transition of
the health care system to value-based care through improvements to
nurse education and practice, to advance the development of its 15th
Report. In addition, the members will discuss strategic priorities and
future directions for the Council and discuss possible topics for its
16th Report. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate.
Refer to the NACNEP website for any updated information concerning the
meeting.
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 statements 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.
Amy P. McNulty,
Acting Director, Division of the Executive Secretariat.
[FR Doc. 2018-23685 Filed 10-29-18; 8:45 am]
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