[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 37 (Thursday, February 25, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9474-9475]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-04014]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30-Day-16-16FG]
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted
the following information collection request to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice for the proposed
information collection is published to obtain comments from the public
and affected agencies.
Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are
encouraged. Your comments should address any of the following: (a)
Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the
accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology
and assumptions used; (c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; (d) Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who are to respond, including
through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses; and
(e) Assess information collection costs.
To request additional information on the proposed project or to
obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, call
(404) 639-7570 or send an email to [email protected]. Written comments and/or
suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice should be
directed to the Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and
Budget, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 395-5806. Written
comments should be received within 30 days of this notice.
Proposed Project
Workplace Health In America--New--National Center for Chronic
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
CDC has developed the Workplace Health in America survey program to
describe the current state of U.S. workplace health promotion and
protection programs and practices in employers of all sizes, industries
and regions. To date, there has not been a systematic and ongoing
effort to document the evidenced-based and best practice strategies and
interventions that comprise a comprehensive workplace health program
from a nationally representative sample of employers. National worksite
health promotion experts, employers, and content experts from the CDC
advised on the survey content. Items from existing, validated surveys
were used whenever possible. The survey contains yes/no, multiple
choice and a small number of open-ended items.
The Workplace Health in America survey is designed to collect
information about: Basic organizational characteristics; employer-
sponsored health insurance; health risk assessments; staffing and other
resources devoted to employee health and safety programming;
incentives; work-life policies and benefits; availability of health
screenings and disease management programs; occupational safety and
health programs. The survey items also cover the presence of evidence-
based and other health promotion programs, policies and supports
related to physical activity; nutrition; weight; tobacco; excess
alcohol use and drug abuse; lactation and prenatal support;
musculoskeletal disorders, arthritis and back pain; stress; and sleep.
The information that is collected is intended to build an
infrastructure supporting ongoing surveillance to evaluate national
workplace health priorities (e.g., Healthy People), monitor trends, and
address emerging issues; provide free and accessible benchmarking data
for employers and other stakeholders in workplace health promotion and
protection; provide a better understanding of employer practices to
inform the development of tools and resources to support the design,
implementation, and evaluation of employer-based workplace health
programs; and advance workplace health promotion and protection
research.
To achieve these aims, CDC has developed an infrastructure for this
initial effort that can be expanded for future iterations of data
collection. CDC has designed a process to select a nationally
representative sample of worksites representing employers in all size
categories, industry sectors, and CDC regions. The data collection
platform was developed to collect information primarily by online
survey or telephone assisted interview, and can be easily modified to
accommodate additional survey modules. CDC has also created a
dissemination plan to ensure the data and results can be used by
employers and other stakeholders beyond the research community. Planned
dissemination products include webinars to employer groups, an online
dashboard for employers to benchmark their programs against other
employers with comparable characteristics, and brief reports tailored
to employers of different sizes.
OMB approval is requested for two years. CDC estimates that a total
8,085 employers will complete the Workplace Health in America survey.
Participation is voluntary and there are no costs to respondents other
than their time. The total estimated annualized burden hours are 5,616.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Number of Average burden
Type of respondents Form name Number of responses per per response
respondents respondent (in hours)
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Wellness/HR representative............ Screening and Recruiting 11,684 1 15/60
call.
Workplace Health in 4,043 1 40/60
America Survey.
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Leroy A. Richardson,
Chief, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific
Integrity, Office of the Associate Director for Science, Office of the
Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2016-04014 Filed 2-24-16; 8:45 am]
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