83 FR 54604 - Meeting of the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Health Resources and Services Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 210 (October 30, 2018)

The National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP or the Council) has scheduled a public meeting. Information about NACNEP and the agenda for this meeting can be found on the NACNEP website at https://www.hrsa.gov/advisory-committees/nursing/index.html.

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 210 (Tuesday, October 30, 2018)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-23685]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Health Resources and Services Administration


Meeting of the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and 
Practice

AGENCY: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department 
of Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice 
(NACNEP or the Council) has scheduled a public meeting. Information 
about NACNEP and the agenda for this meeting can be found on the NACNEP 
website at https://www.hrsa.gov/advisory-committees/nursing/index.html.

DATES: November 19, 2018, 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. ET.

ADDRESSES: This meeting will be held by teleconference and webinar. The 
conference call-in number is 1-888-455-0640; passcode: HRSA COUNCIL. 
The webinar link is https://hrsa.connectsolutions.com/nacnep/.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracy L. Gray, MBA, MS, RN, Division 
of Nursing and Public Health, Bureau of Health Workforce, HRSA, 5600 
Fishers Lane, 11N112, Rockville, Maryland 20857; 301-443-3346; or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NACNEP provides advice and recommendations 
to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (Secretary) and the U.S. 
Congress on policy matters arising in the administration of Title VIII 
of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended, including the range 
of issues relating to nurse supply, education, and practice 
improvements. NACNEP provides an annual report to the Secretary and 
Congress describing the activities of NACNEP, including findings and 
recommendations made by NACNEP concerning the activities under this 
title.
    During the November 19, 2018, meeting, NACNEP will continue 
discussing areas where nursing can take the lead in the transition of 
the health care system to value-based care through improvements to 
nurse education and practice, to advance the development of its 15th 
Report. In addition, the members will discuss strategic priorities and 
future directions for the Council and discuss possible topics for its 
16th Report. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. 
Refer to the NACNEP website for any updated information concerning the 
meeting.
    Members of the public will have the opportunity to provide 
comments. Public participants may submit written statements in advance 
of the scheduled meeting. Oral comments will be honored in the order 
they are requested and may be limited as time allows. Requests to make 
oral comments or provide written statements to NACNEP should be sent to 
Ms. Tracy L. Gray, Designated Federal Official, using the contact 
information above at least 3 business days prior to the meeting.

Amy P. McNulty,
Acting Director, Division of the Executive Secretariat.
[FR Doc. 2018-23685 Filed 10-29-18; 8:45 am]
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