81 FR 9474 - Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 37 (February 25, 2016)

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 37 (Thursday, February 25, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9474-9475]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[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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