[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 15, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8874-8875]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-3489]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[60Day-12-12DO]
Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and
Recommendations
In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on
proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects.
To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a
copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404-639-5960
and send comments to Kimberly Lane, CDC Reports Clearance Officer, 1600
Clifton Road, MS-D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an email to
[email protected].
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents,
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other
forms of information technology. Written comments should be received
within 60 days of this notice.
Proposed Project
CDC National Healthy Worksite Program (NHWP)--New--National Center
for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
In the United States, chronic diseases such as cancer, heart
disease, and diabetes are among the leading causes of death and
disability. Although chronic diseases are among the most common and
costly health problems, they are also among the most preventable.
Adopting healthy behaviors, such as eating nutritious foods, being
physically active, and avoiding tobacco use, can prevent the
devastating effects of these diseases and lead to reduced rates of
obesity, cancer, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
Increasing health care costs, and decreases in employee
productivity due to health-related factors, are leading American
businesses to examine strategies to improve health and contain health
care costs. Employers are recognizing the role they can play in
creating a healthy work environment and providing their employees with
opportunities to make healthy lifestyle choices. They increasingly look
to CDC and other public health experts for guidance and solutions to
combat the effects of chronic diseases on their employees and
businesses.
To support these efforts, the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) is establishing the National Healthy Worksite Program
(NHWP), a comprehensive workplace health promotion program to address
physical activity, nutrition, and tobacco use in the workplace.
Participating worksites will create high quality workplace health
programs by implementing programs, policies, and environmental supports
that assist employees in adopting healthy behaviors. The NHWP is
authorized by the Public Health Service Act and funded through the
Prevention and Public Health Fund of the Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act (ACA).
CDC-funded NHWP support will be provided over a two-year period to
an initial group of 100 worksites drawn from seven communities. The
worksites will represent small, medium and large employers in a variety
of industry sectors. The largest employers will be required to make an
in-kind contribution to supplement the support provided through the
NHWP. Support to be provided for worksites participating in the NHWP
will include organizational assessment, guidance on strategies for
supporting a culture of
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health, assistance in implementing a tailored workplace health
improvement plan, and training. Support to be provided for
participating employees will include individual health risk
assessments, health coaching and education, and opportunities to
participate in healthy lifestyle challenges. The NHWP will also provide
workplace health program training to additional employers in the seven
NHWP communities. CDC may increase the number of NHWP sites that
receive assistance, if funding becomes available.
CDC plans to collect information needed to select the initial group
of participating NHWP worksites; to describe implementation and costs
of workplace health promotion programs at these sites over the initial
two-year period of support; to examine the effects of workplace health
programs on employee access and opportunity to engage in activities
that support a healthy lifestyle; and to quantify reductions in
individual health risks and improvements in productivity. In addition,
for up to one year after the two-year implementation period, CDC will
collect information needed to assess program sustainability.
Respondents will include employers, employees, and support staff at
sites participating in the NHWP. To gain insight into training needs,
barriers to participation, and other issues related to program
sustainability, information will also be collected from additional
employers in NHWP communities.
There are no costs to participants other than their time, with the
exception of the in-kind contribution for large employers.
Participation in the NHWP is voluntary for both worksites and employees
at those sites.
OMB approval is requested for three years. Information will be used
to evaluate the NHWP, to identify success drivers for building and
maintaining a successful workplace health program, and to develop tools
and resources for additional employers who are interested in
establishing workplace health programs.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Average
Number of Number of burden per Total burden
Type of respondent Form name respondents responses per response (in (in hours)
respondent hours)
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Employer Interview Guide............... 100 1 20/60 33
Organizational Assessment.............. 67 2 30/60 67
Eligibility File....................... 32 5 15/60 40
Employers Participating in the NHWP............ Discussion Guide for Steering Committee 4 1 30/60 2
Members.
Discussion Guide for Wellness Committee 34 1 30/60 17
Members.
Employer Follow Up Survey.............. 33 1 15/60 8
Additional Community Employers................. Employer Engagement Feedback Survey.... 70 1 10/60 12
Employer Follow Up Survey.............. 166 1 15/60 42
All Employee Survey.................... 3,000 2 30/60 3,000
Health Assessment...................... 4,000 2 30/60 4,000
Success Story Consent and 400 1 10/60 67
Questionnaire,.
Satisfaction Survey.................... 2,000 1 15/60 500
Lower Your Weight by Eight Challenge 2,000 1 1 2,000
Log.
Employees Participating in the NHWP............ Step into Health Challenge Log......... 2,000 1 30/60 1,000
Mix it Up Challenge Log................ 2,000 1 30/60 1,000
Quench Your Thirst Challenge Log....... 2,000 1 30/60 1,000
Feel Fit with Fiber Challenge Log...... 2,000 1 30/60 1,000
Maintain Don't Gain Challenge Log...... 2,000 1 1 2,000
Nutrition/Lifestyle Tracking Log....... 2,000 1 30/60 1,000
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Total...................................... ....................................... .............. .............. .............. 16,788
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Kimberly Lane,
Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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