[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 121 (Monday, June 24, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29504-29505]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-13386]


=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Defense Health Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee 
Meeting

AGENCY:  Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, 
Defense Health Board, Department of Defense.

ACTION:  Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY:  The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this notice to 
announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the 
Defense Health Board will take place.

DATES:  Open to the public Thursday, July 11, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 
11:00 a.m.

ADDRESSES:  The address of the open meeting is Gatehouse, 8111 
Gatehouse Road, Room 345, Falls Church, Virginia 22042 (registration 
required; see guidance in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, ``Meeting 
Accessibility.'').

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Captain Gregory Gorman, Medical 
Corps, U.S. Navy, (703) 275-6060 (Voice), (703) 275-6064 (Facsimile), 
gregory.h.gorman.mil@mail.mil">gregory.h.gorman.mil@mail.mil (Email). Mailing address is 7700 
Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, Virginia 22042. Website: 
http://www.health.mil/dhb. The most up-to-date changes to the meeting 
agenda can be found on the website.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  This meeting is being held under the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 
U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 
1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102-3.140 and 102-3.150.
    Availability of Materials for the Meeting: A copy of the agenda or 
any updates to the agenda for the July 11, 2019 meeting, as well as any 
other materials presented in the meeting, may be obtained at the 
meeting.
    Purpose of the Meeting: The DHB provides independent advice and 
recommendations to maximize the safety and quality of, as well as 
access to, health care for DoD health care beneficiaries. A work group 
of DHB members (``group'') is examining opportunities to improve the 
efforts within the Military Health System (MHS) to provide support to 
prevent, detect, assess, and treat child abuse and neglect occurring in 
military families. The purpose of the meeting is to receive public 
comments concerning child abuse and neglect within the spectrum of 
family violence. Comments from the public can range from insight on 
child maltreatment-related health issues to personal accounts and 
objective input, focusing on the following:
     Feedback on mechanisms to advocate treatment options in 
health care settings that address potential factors for increased risk 
of child abuse and neglect (i.e., mental health or relationship 
counseling, nonclinical counseling such as provided by Military 
OneSource, referral to programs focusing on socioeconomic factors such 
as food insecurity, etc.).
     Assessment of how child abuse and neglect victims are 
identified and treated in the military health care setting, with a 
focus on consistency within treatment protocols; record keeping; 
standardized treatments and protocols; medical and mental health 
treatment programs; and processes to connect victims to appropriate 
support programs within the MHS or civilian sector, and if there is an 
overlap.
     Review of existing support programs for victims of child 
abuse and neglect in the MHS, as well as the continuity of care 
coordination with medical and social services to strengthen the 
interface between medical and non-medical communities (military and 
civilian).
    Agenda: After a brief introduction of the review, the group will 
receive public comments on child abuse and neglect within the spectrum 
of family violence. The DHB Designated Federal Officer (DFO), in 
consultation with the group leader, will allot time for members of the 
public to present their issues for review and discussion, restricting 
speaking time to 3-5 minutes per

[[Page 29505]]

person. Members of the public must sign up to speak (see guidance in 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, ``Oral Statements'').
    Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102-
3.140 through 102-3.165 and subject to availability of space, this 
meeting is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. on July 11, 
2019. Seating is limited and is on a first-come basis. All members of 
the public who wish to attend the public meeting must register by 
emailing their name, rank/title, and organization/company to 
[email protected] or by contacting Ms. 
Theresa Fassig Normil at (703) 275-6012 no later than 12:00 p.m. on 
July 8, 2019. Special Accommodations: Individuals requiring special 
accommodations to access the public meeting should contact Ms. Theresa 
Fassig Normil at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting so 
that appropriate arrangements can be made.
    Written Statements: Any member of the public wishing to provide 
comments to the DHB related to the Healthy Military Family Systems: 
Examining Child Abuse and Neglect tasking may do so in accordance with 
section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 41 CFR 102-
3.105(j) and 102-3.140, and the procedures described in this notice. 
Written statements may be submitted to the DHB DFO, CAPT Gregory 
Gorman, at gregory.h.gorman.mil@mail.mil">gregory.h.gorman.mil@mail.mil. Written statements should not 
be longer than two type-written pages and include the issue, a short 
discussion, and a recommended course of action. Supporting 
documentation may also be included, to establish the appropriate 
historical context and to provide any necessary background information. 
If the written statement is not received at least five (5) business 
days prior to the meeting, the DFO may choose to postpone consideration 
of the statement until the next open meeting. The DFO will review all 
timely submissions with the group leader and ensure they are provided 
to members of the group before the meeting that is subject to this 
notice. Oral Statements: Members of the public must sign up to speak by 
contacting Ms. Theresa Fassig Normil at (703) 275-6012 or 
[email protected] or by signing up at the reception 
table at the meeting. Public comments will be received by the group in 
order of sign-up and within the time limits of the meeting. Those who 
provide public comment are strongly encouraged to also provide written 
statements to support their comments (see guidance in ``Written 
Statements'' section).

    Dated: June 19, 2019.
Shelly E. Finke,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2019-13386 Filed 6-21-19; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 5001-06-P