[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 95 (Thursday, May 16, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28850-28851]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-11672]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[60Day-13-13SL]
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 404-639-7570 or
send comments to Ron Otten, 1600 Clifton Road, MS D-74, 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 Work@Health Program: Phase 1 Needs Assessment and Pilot
Training Evaluation--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 heart disease,
obesity 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 and reduce the rates of these diseases.
Employers are recognizing the role they can play in creating
healthy work environments and providing employees with opportunities to
make healthy lifestyle choices. To support these efforts, the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plans to offer a comprehensive
workplace health training program called Work@Health. The Work@Health
Program 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). The Work@Health curriculum will be based
on a problem-solving approach to improving employer knowledge and
skills related to effective, science-based workplace health programs,
and supporting the adoption of these programs in the workplace. Topics
to be covered in the Work@Health curriculum include principles,
strategies, and tools for leadership engagement; how to make a business
case for workplace health programs; how to assess the needs of
organizations and individual employees; how to plan, implement, and
evaluate sustainable workplace health programs; and how to partner with
community organizations for additional support.
The Work@Health Program will be implemented in two phases. In Phase
1, CDC will conduct an employer needs assessment, develop training
models, and conduct pilot training and evaluation with approximately 72
employers and other organizations. In Phase 2, CDC will transition to
full-scale program implementation and evaluation involving
approximately 600 employers and other organizations.
CDC is requesting OMB approval to initiate Phase 1 information
collection in summer 2013. A one-time Training Needs Assessment Survey
will be administered electronically to 200 employers representing
small, mid-size, and large businesses from various industry sectors and
geographic locales. The needs assessment survey will allow CDC to
assess employer preferences with respect to curriculum content, the
types of support materials needed by employers and the appropriate
level of detail for these materials, and the best approaches for
providing technical assistance to employers. The estimated
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burden per response for the needs assessment survey is 20 minutes.
The results of the needs assessment will inform the development of
the Work@Health training curriculum and delivery methods. CDC
anticipates that training will be offered in four models (formats): (1)
A ``Hands-on'' instructor-led workshop model (T1), (2) a self-paced
``Online'' model (T2), (3) a combination or ``Blended'' model (T3), and
(4) a ``Train-the-Trainer'' model (T4) designed to prepare qualified
individuals to train employers through the Hands-on, Online, or Blended
models.
Employers who are interested in participating in Work@Health
training will be asked to complete a Pilot Employer Application Form.
To be eligible for the T1-T3 pilot trainings, employers must have a
minimum of 30 employees, a valid business license, and have been in
business for at least one year. In addition, they must offer health
insurance to their employees and have minimal workplace health program
knowledge and experience. To be eligible for the T4 training model,
applicants may be employers, health departments, business coalitions,
trade associations, or other organizations. Participants in the T4
training must have previous knowledge, training and experience with
workplace health programs, and an interest in becoming facilitators for
the Work@Health program.
CDC anticipates the receipt of approximately 400 applications. CDC
will use the application information to select 72 respondents for Phase
1 pilot training and evaluation activities (18 respondents per model).
Three-fourths of these individuals will represent small and mid-size
employers. Upon completion of the pilot training, each participant will
be asked to complete a 15-20 minute evaluation survey. The customized
survey questions will allow CDC to assess respondent satisfaction with
the procedures, methods, content and strategies employed in each
workplace health training model. The information collected in the pilot
training evaluation surveys will inform future modifications and
improvements to the training based on employers' experiences, needs,
and recommendations. Only the evaluation survey for the Online model
pilot will be the administered electronically, all others will be
paper/pencil surveys.
Participation is voluntary and there are no costs to participants
other than their time. A separate information collection request will
be submitted to obtain OMB approval for Phase 2 information collection.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Average
Number of Number of burden per Total burden
Type of respondents Form name respondents responses per response (in (in hr)
respondent hr)
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Employers..................... Training Needs 200 1 20/60 67
Assessment
Survey.
Employers Participating in the Pilot Employer 400 1 5/60 33
Work@Health Pilot Training Application
Program. Form.
Hands-On Pilot 18 1 15/60 5
Training
Evaluation
Survey.
Hands-On Pilot 18 1 15/60 5
Training
Evaluation
Survey.
Blended Model 18 1 20/60 6
Pilot Training
Evaluation
Survey.
Pilot Training 18 1 15/60 5
Train-the-
Trainer
Evaluation
Survey.
Total..................... ................ .............. .............. .............. 121
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Ron A. Otten,
Director, Office of Scientific Integrity, Office of the Associate
Director for Science, Office of the Director, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2013-11672 Filed 5-15-13; 8:45 am]
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