[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 34 (Monday, February 22, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7608-7610]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-3355]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Health Resources and Services Administration


Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegations of Authority

    This notice amends Part R of the Statement of Organization, 
Functions and Delegations of Authority of the Department of Health and 
Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration 
(HRSA) (60 FR 56605, as amended November 6, 1995; as last amended at 75 
FR 391-404 dated January 5, 2010).
    This notice reflects organizational changes in the Health Resources 
and Services Administration. Specifically, this notice establishes the 
Office of Policy Analysis (RA53) and the Office of Data Management and 
Research (RA54) within the Office of Planning, Analysis and Evaluation 
(RA5); renames the Division of Health Information Technology and 
Quality (RA52) as the Office of Health Information Technology and 
Quality (RA52); establishes the Division of Workforce Development 
(RB44) within the Office of Management (RB4); and renames the Division 
of Policy Review and Coordination as the Division of Policy and 
Information Coordination (RB41) within the Office of Management (RB4).

Chapter RA5--Office of Planning, Analysis and Evaluation

Section RA5-10, Organization

    Delete in its entirety and replace with the following:
    The Office of Planning, Analysis and Evaluation (RA5) is headed by 
the Director, Office of Planning, Analysis and Evaluation, within the 
Office of the Administrator, Health Resources and Services 
Administration, who reports directly to the Administrator. The Office 
of Planning, Analysis and Evaluation includes the following components:
    (1) Immediate Office of the Director (RA5);
    (2) Office of Planning and Evaluation (RA51);
    (3) Office of Health Information Technology & Quality (RA52);
    (4) Office of Policy Analysis (RA53); and
    (5) Office of Data Management and Research (RA54).

Section RA5-20, Functions

    (1) Delete the functional statement for the Office of Planning, 
Analysis and Evaluation (RA5) and replace in its entirety; (2) 
establish the Office Policy Analysis (RS53); (3) establish the Office 
of Data Management and Research (RA54); and renames the Division of 
Health Information Technology and Quality (RA52) as the Office of 
Health Information Technology and Quality (RA52).

Office of Planning, Analysis and Evaluation (RA5)

    (1) Provides Agency-wide leadership for policy development, data 
collection and management, major analytic activities, research, and 
evaluation: (2) develops HRSA-wide policies; (3) coordinates the 
Agency's strategic planning process; (4) conducts and coordinates 
analyses, evaluation and research; (5) coordinates the Agency's 
intergovernmental activities; (6) maintains liaison between the 
Administrator, other OPDIVs, Office of the Secretary staff components, 
and other Departments on critical matters involving analysis of program 
policy undertaken in the Agency; (7) prepares policy analysis papers 
and planning documents as required; (8) analyzes budgetary data with 
regard to planning guidelines; (9) collaborates with the Office of 
Operations in the development of budgets, performance plans, and other 
administration reporting requirements; (10) conducts and/or guides the 
Agency's research and program evaluation; (11) provides leadership in 
the development of policies on health information technology and 
quality; and (12) provides support for the Department's Medical Claims 
Review Panel.

Office of Planning and Evaluation (RA51)

    (1) Provides leadership in the development of the long-term Agency-
wide strategic plan; (2) participates with HRSA organizations in 
developing strategic plans for their component; (3) conducts major 
program evaluation efforts; (4) provides advice and assistance to 
program-level HRSA components in the design and conduct of evaluations; 
(5) develops annual performance plans; (6) analyzes budgetary data with 
regard to planning guidelines; (7) develops and produces performance 
reports required under the Government Performance and Accountability 
Report and OMB; (8) conducts the public use reports clearance function; 
and (9) conducts, guides, and/or participates in evaluations studies 
and prepares reports on HRSA program efficiencies.

Office of Health Information Technology & Quality (RA52)

    (1) Provides support, policy direction, and leadership for HRSA's 
health quality efforts; (2) serves as the focal point for developing 
policy to promote the coordination and advancement of health 
information technology, including telehealth, to HRSA's programs, 
including the use of electronic health record systems; (3) develops an 
Agency-wide health information technology and telehealth strategy for 
HRSA; (4) assists HRSA components in program-level health information 
technology and health quality efforts; (5) ensures successful 
dissemination of appropriate information technology advances, such as 
electronic health records systems, to HRSA programs; (6) works 
collaboratively with States, foundations, national organizations, 
private sector providers, as well as departmental agencies and other 
Federal departments in order to promote the adoption of health 
information technology and health quality policy; (7) ensures the 
health information technology policy and activities of HRSA are 
coordinated with those of other HHS components; (8) assesses the impact 
of health information technology and quality initiatives in the 
community, especially for the uninsured, underserved, and special needs 
populations; (9) translates technological advances in health 
information technology to HRSA's programs; (10) provides guidance in 
using the results of the medical claims review process to HRSA programs 
to improve quality; and (11) provides support for the Department's 
Medical Claims Review Panel.

Office of Policy Analysis (RA53)

    (1) Serves as the principal Agency resource for policy analysis; 
(2) analyzes issues arising from legislation, budget proposals, 
regulatory actions, and other program or policy actions; (3) serves as 
focal point within HRSA for analysis of healthcare payment systems and 
financing issues; (4) collaborates with HHS Agencies to examine the 
impact of Medicare, Medicaid, and Children's Health Insurance Program 
(CHIP) on HRSA grantees and safety net providers;

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(5) provides Agency leadership guidance on policy development; (6) 
serves as a resource of information and institutional knowledge for the 
Agency; (7) coordinates the Agency's participation in Healthy People, 
and other Department and Federal initiatives; (8) coordinates the 
Agency's intergovernmental activities, including: Providing the 
Administrator with a single point of contact on all activities related 
to important State and local government, stakeholder association, and 
interest group activities; coordinating Agency cross-Bureau cooperative 
agreements and activities with organizations such as the National 
Governors Association, National Conference of State Legislature, 
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, National 
Association of Counties, and National Association of County and City 
Health Officials; interacting with various commissions such as the 
Delta Regional Authority, Appalachian Regional Commission, and on 
Denali Commission; and serving as the primary liaison to Department 
intergovernmental staff; and (9) prepares policy analysis papers and 
other planning documents as required.

Office of Data Management and Research (RA54)

    (1) Serves as the principal source of leadership and advice on 
program information and research; (2) analyzes and coordinates the 
Agency's need for information and data for use in the management and 
direction of Agency programs; (3) manages an Agency-wide information 
and data group as well as an Agency-wide research group; (4) maintains 
an inventory of HRSA databases; (5) provides technical assistance to 
HRSA staff in database development, maintenance, analysis, and 
distribution; (6) promotes the availability of HRSA data through web-
sites and other on-line applications; (7) conducts, oversees, and 
fosters high quality research across HRSA programmatic interests; (8) 
develops an annual research agenda for the Agency; (9) conducts, leads, 
and/or participates with HRSA staff in the development of research and 
demonstration projects; (10) coordinates HRSA participation in 
institutional review boards and the protection of human subjects; and 
(11) manages HRSA activity related to the Paperwork Reduction Act and 
other OMB policies.

Section RA5-30, Delegations of Authority

    All delegations of authority and re-delegations of authority made 
to HRSA officials that were in effect immediately prior to this 
reorganization, and that are consistent with this reorganization, shall 
continue in effect pending further re-delegation.

Chapter RB4--Office of Management

Section RB4-10, Organization

    Delete in its entirety and replace with the following:
    The Office of Management (RB4) is headed by the Director, Office of 
Management within the Office of Operations, Health Resources and 
Services Administration, who reports directly to the Chief Operating 
Officer. The Office of Management includes the following components:
    (1) Immediate Office of the Director (RB4);
    (2) Division of Policy and Information Coordination (RB41);
    (3) Division of Workforce Management (RB42);
    (4) Division of Management Services (RB43); and
    (5) Division of Workforce Development (RB44).

Section RB4-20, Functions

    (1) Delete the functional statement for the Office of Management 
(RB4) and replace in its entirety; (2) establish the Division of 
Workforce Development (RB44); and rename the Division of Policy Review 
and Coordination as the Division of Policy and Information Coordination 
(RB41).

Office of Management (RB4)

    Provides Agency-wide leadership, program direction, and 
coordination of all phases of administrative management. Specifically, 
the Office of Management: (1) Provides management expertise, staff 
advice, and support to the Administrator in program and policy 
formulation and execution; (2) provides administrative management 
services including human resources, procurement, property, space 
planning, safety, physical security, and general administrative 
services; (3) conducts Agency-wide workforce analysis studies and 
surveys; (4) plans, directs, and coordinates the Agency's activities in 
the areas of human resources management, including labor relations, 
personnel security, performance and alternative dispute resolution; (5) 
coordinates the development of policy and regulations; (6) oversees the 
development of annual operating objectives and coordinates HRSA work 
planning and appraisals; (7) directs and coordinates the Agency's 
organizations, functions and delegations of authority programs; (8) 
manages the Continuity of Operations (COOP) program for the Offices 
supported by the Office of Management; (9) administers the Agency's 
Executive Secretariat and committee management functions; (10) provides 
staff support to the Agency Chief Travel Official; (11) provides staff 
support to the Deputy Ethics Counselor; and (12) directs, coordinates, 
and conducts workforce development activities for the Agency.

Division of Policy and Information Coordination (RB41)

    (1) Advises the Administrator and other key Agency officials on 
cross-cutting policy issues and assists in the identification and 
resolution of cross-cutting policy issues and problems; (2) establishes 
and maintains tracking systems that provide Agency-wide coordination 
and clearance of policies, regulations and guidelines; (3) plans, 
organizes and directs the Agency's Executive Secretariat with primary 
responsibility for preparation and management of written 
correspondence; (4) arranges briefings for Department officials on 
critical policy issues and oversees the development of necessary 
briefing documents; (5) administers administrative early alert system 
for the Agency to assure senior Agency officials are informed about 
administrative actions and opportunities; (6) coordinates the 
preparation of proposed rules and regulations relating to Agency 
programs and coordinates Agency review and comment on other Department 
regulations and policy directives that may affect the Agency's 
programs; (7) manages and maintains a records management program for 
the Agency; (8) oversees and coordinates the Agency's committee 
management activities; (9) coordinates the review and publication of 
Federal Register Notices; (10) provides advice and guidance for the 
establishment or modification of administrative delegations of 
authority; (11) provides advice and guidance for the establishment or 
modification of program delegations of authority; and (12) contributes 
to the analysis, development and implementation of Agency-wide 
administrative policies through coordination with relevant Agency 
program components and other related sources.

Division of Workforce Management (RB42)

    (1) Conducts Agency-wide workforce analysis studies and surveys; 
(2) develops comprehensive workforce strategies that meet the 
requirements of the President's Management Agenda, programmatic needs 
of HRSA, and the governance and management needs of HRSA leadership; 
(3) evaluates

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employee development practices to develop and enhance strategies to 
ensure HRSA retains a cadre of public health professionals and reduces 
risks associated with turnover in mission critical positions; (4) 
provides advice and guidance for the establishment or modification of 
organization structures, functions, and delegations of authority; (5) 
manages ethics and personnel security programs; (6) administers the 
Agency's performance management programs, including the SES Performance 
Review Board; (7) manages quality of work life, flexi place, and 
incentive and honor awards programs; (8) coordinates with the service 
provider the provision of human resources management, working with the 
service provider to communicate human resources requirements and 
monitoring the provider's performance; (9) manages the Alternative 
Dispute Resolution Program; (10) provides support and guidance on human 
resources issues for the Offices supported by the Office of Management; 
and (11) oversees the commissioned corps liaison activities including 
the day-to-day operations of workforce management.

Division of Management Services (RB43)

    (1) Provides administrative management services including 
procurement, property, space planning, safety, physical security, and 
general administrative services; (2) ensures implementation of 
statutes, Executive Orders, and regulations related to official travel, 
transportation, and relocation; (3) provides oversight for the HRSA 
travel management program involving use of travel management services/
systems, passenger transportation, and travel charge cards; (4) 
provides planning, management and oversight of all interior design 
projects, move services and furniture requirements; (5) develops space 
and furniture standards and related policies; (6) provides analysis of 
office space requirements required in supporting decisions relating to 
the acquisition of commercial leases and manages the furniture 
inventory; (7) provides advice, counsel, direction, and support to 
employees to fulfill the Agency's primary safety responsibility of 
providing a workplace free from recognizable safety and health 
concerns; (8) manages, controls, and/or coordinates all matters 
relating to mail management within HRSA, including developing and 
implementing procedures for the receipt, delivery, collection, and 
dispatch of mail; (9) maintains overall responsibility for the HRSA 
Forms Management Program which includes establishing internal controls 
to assure conformity with departmental policies and standards, 
including adequate systems for reviewing, clearing, costing, storing 
and controlling forms; and (10) manages the Continuity of Operations 
(COOP) program for the Offices supported by the Office of Management.

Division of Workforce Development (RB44)

    (1) Plans, directs, and manages HRSA-wide training programs, 
intern, professional and leadership development programs, the long-term 
training program, and the mentoring program; (2) develops, designs, and 
implements a comprehensive strategic human resource leadership 
development and career management program for all occupational series 
throughout HRSA; (3) provides technical assistance in organizational 
development, career management, employee development, and training; (4) 
maximizes economies of scale through systematic planning and evaluation 
of Agency-wide training initiatives to assist HRSA employees in 
achieving required competencies; (5) identifies relevant scanning/
benchmarking on workforce and career development processes, services 
and products; (6) establishes policies governing major learning 
initiatives and new learning activities, and works collaboratively with 
other components of HRSA in planning, developing and implementing 
policies related to training initiatives; and (7) plans, directs, and 
manages HRSA-wide training and service programs for fellowships and 
internships sponsored by other partner organizations and implemented 
within HRSA.

Section RB4-30, Delegations of Authority

    All delegations of authority and re-delegations of authority made 
to HRSA officials that were in effect immediately prior to this 
reorganization, and that are consistent with this reorganization, shall 
continue in effect pending further re-delegation.
    This reorganization is effective February 11, 2010.

     Dated: February 10, 2010.
Mary K. Wakefield,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2010-3355 Filed 2-19-10; 8:45 am]
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