[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 91 (Thursday, May 9, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39628-39629]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-10142]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Community Living


Announcing the Intent To Award a Single-Source Supplement for the 
National Falls Prevention Resource Center

AGENCY: Administration for Community Living. HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Administration for Community Living (ACL) announces the 
intent to award a single-source supplement to the current cooperative 
agreement held by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) for the National 
Falls Prevention Resource Center. The purpose of this program is to 
advance the development and expansion of technical assistance, 
education, and resources to increase public awareness about the risk of 
falls and how to prevent them; increase the number of older adults and 
adults with disabilities who participate in evidence-based community 
falls prevention programs; and support the integration and 
sustainability of evidence-based falls prevention programs within 
community integrated health networks.

DATES: The period of performance for this award will be August 1, 2021, 
to July 31, 2026.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information or comments 
regarding this program supplement, contact Donna Bethge, U.S. 
Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community 
Living, Administration on Aging, Office of Nutrition and Health 
Promotion Programs, 202-795-7659, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of this supplement is to:
     provide further development of leaders in the falls 
prevention network through continuation of the fellowship program to 
focus on systems change to reduce falls, falls risk factors, and fall 
related injuries to ultimately improve the lives of older adults and 
save health care dollars; and
     augment innovative falls prevention projects that 
cultivate and leverage collaborations with traditional and new partners 
to address one or more of the recommendations included in the National 
Falls Prevention Action Plan that will be updated as a result of the 
National Falls Prevention Summit in September 2024.
    The administrative supplement for FY 2024 will be in the amount of 
$440,402, bringing the total award for FY 2024 to $1,440,402.
    The additional funding will not be used to begin new projects, but 
it will be used to enhance existing efforts. The grantee will continue 
to provide appropriate, quality falls prevention resources, increase 
public awareness about falls prevention and the risk of falls, support 
the implementation of evidence-based falls prevention programs, and 
seek new opportunities to embed falls prevention evidence-based 
programs in the community.
    Program Name: National Falls Prevention Resource Center.
    Recipient: National Council on Aging (NCOA).
    Period of Performance: The supplement award will be issued for the 
fourth year of a five-year project period of August 1, 2021, to July 
31, 2026.
    Total Award Amount: $1,440,402 in FY 2024.
    Award Type: Cooperative Agreement Supplement.
    Basis for Award: National Council on Aging (NCOA) is currently 
funded to carry out the objectives of this project through its current 
cooperative agreement entitled, National Falls Prevention Resource 
Center for the period of August 1, 2021, through July 31, 2026. Since 
the project's implementation, the grantee has made satisfactory 
progress toward its approved work plan. The supplement will enable the 
grantee to carry their work even further, enhancing the support they 
provide to the Aging Network Falls Prevention Providers. The additional 
funding will not be used to begin new projects or activities, but 
rather to enhance efforts.
    NCOA is uniquely positioned to complete the work called for under 
this project. They have an already established infrastructure and are a 
known and trusted organization in the Aging Network. Prior to this 
current award, NCOA competed and was twice awarded the National Falls 
Prevention Resource Center for the past eight (8) years. They have an 
established presence within the Aging Network. They have a 
comprehensive, interactive web-based repository (https://ncoa.org/professionals/health/center-for-healthy-aging/national-falls-prevention-resource-center) with tools and resources, including--best 
practices tip sheets, program and fidelity guidance, Falls Prevention 
Awareness Week toolkit, educational webinars, Grand Rounds recordings, 
articles covering topics from program implementation through 
sustainability, resource hubs, policy and practice models, the Falls 
Free Checkup online screening tool and

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they maintain the national falls prevention database. Under this 
current award period, they are providing technical assistance and 
educational opportunities for the Aging Network's Falls Prevention 
efforts, including workgroups, webinars, and live trainings. They 
collaborate nationally with state falls prevention collaboratives and 
host the annual Age + Action Conference, a grantee gathering to explore 
solutions to ensure equitable aging for all, connecting with 
colleagues, sharing innovative ideas, and discussing policy solutions 
that can be achieved together on behalf of older adults. They have 
reached thousands of providers using their comprehensive database of 
SUAs, AAAs, and other Falls Prevention Program stakeholders. In 
addition, they have developed partnerships with organizations, 
universities, and other entities to provide technical assistance, 
education, and support for the Aging Network.
    Establishing an entirely new grant project at this time would be 
potentially disruptive to the current work already well under way. More 
importantly, it could cause confusion among the Aging Network Falls 
Prevention Program Providers and stakeholders, which could have a 
negative effect on training, implementation, and support opportunities. 
If this supplement were not provided, the project would be unable to 
address the significant unmet needs of the Aging Network Falls 
Prevention Program.
    Statutory Authority: The Older Americans Act of 1965, section 411, 
as amended (42 U.S.C. 3032); and the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act, 42 U.S.C. 300u-11.

    Dated: May 6, 2024.
Allison Barkoff,
Principal Deputy Administrator for the Administration for Community 
Living, performing the delegable duties of the Administrator and the 
Assistant Secretary for Aging.
[FR Doc. 2024-10142 Filed 5-8-24; 8:45 am]
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