Notice2023-09613
Intent To Award a Single-Source Supplement To Provide the National Aging Network With Timely, Relevant, High-Quality Opportunities To Further Enhance Training and Technical Assistance, Visibility, and Cultural Adaptions Related to Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) Programs
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May 5, 2023
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Abstract
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) announces the intent to award a single-source supplement to the current cooperative agreement held by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) for the Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) Resource Center. The purpose of this program is to leverage and expand upon chronic disease self- management education efforts across the nation; work collaboratively in partnership with the aging and disability network and other stakeholders to advance the development of technical assistance, education, and resources to increase public awareness about chronic disease self-management tools to better manage chronic conditions like diabetes, chronic pain, arthritis and depression; increase the number of older adults and adults with disabilities who participate in evidence-based CDSME and self-management support programs; and support the integration and sustainability of evidence-based CDSME and self- management support programs within community integrated health networks.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 87 (Friday, May 5, 2023)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-09613]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Community Living
Intent To Award a Single-Source Supplement To Provide the
National Aging Network With Timely, Relevant, High-Quality
Opportunities To Further Enhance Training and Technical Assistance,
Visibility, and Cultural Adaptions Related to Chronic Disease Self-
Management Education (CDSME) Programs
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Administration for Community Living (ACL) announces the
intent to award a single-source supplement to the current cooperative
agreement held by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) for the Chronic
Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) Resource Center. The purpose
of this program is to leverage and expand upon chronic disease self-
management education efforts across the nation; work collaboratively in
partnership with the aging and disability network and other
stakeholders to advance the development of technical assistance,
education, and resources to increase public awareness about chronic
disease self-management tools to better manage chronic conditions like
diabetes, chronic pain, arthritis and depression; increase the number
of older adults and adults with disabilities who participate in
evidence-based CDSME and self-management support programs; and support
the integration and sustainability of evidence-based CDSME and self-
management support programs within community integrated health
networks.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information or comments
regarding this program supplement, contact Lesha Spencer-Brown, U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community
Living, Administration on Aging, Office of Nutrition and Health
Promotion Programs, [202-795-7331], email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c18da4b2a9a0ef92b1a4afa2a4b3ec83b3aeb6af81a0a2adefa9a9b2efa6aeb7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f0bc95839891dea380959e939582ddb2829f879eb091939cde989883de979f86">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of this supplement is to:
<bullet> Support enhanced training and technical assistance for
CDSME program capacity building and delivery infrastructure through the
update and development of evergreen evidence-based training materials
and other resources based on needs and gaps identified from the
grantees and the network; engagement of individuals from the field to
establish cross-sector advisory panels that will advise on the
development of best practices and frameworks for evidence-based program
adaptation and effective delivery in underserved communities;
facilitation of a mini grantee meeting that will offer intensive
workshops on capacity building, program delivery and sustainability;
further development of evidence-based program providers through a peer
mentoring program; and enhance existing sustainability tools to assist
the network in strategic planning activities that will lead to enhanced
program sustainability.
<bullet> Augment marketing resources to include development and
fielding of an assessment to better understand capacities, needs and
opportunities around marketing; translation of existing and new
resources into different languages; development of tip sheets and best
practices guides around messaging and platforms for effective
dissemination of program benefits and availability; and creation of
materials and messaging that can be easily adapted by the network for
their own use in increasing awareness about the CDSME programs and
recruiting program participants in their communities.
<bullet> Improve the visibility of CDSME program data through a
public facing interactive dashboard of national-level data that can be
used for various purposes by the network; infographics describing CDSME
grantee efforts and accomplishments (e.g., reach, cost savings, program
outcomes); and a webinar series that will focus on program forecasting,
reach and growth across the country, quality improvement, and best
practices for data integration.
<bullet> Advance action steps in the ``Call to Action to Improve
Cultural Relevance and Accessibility: Evidence-Based Programs among
American Indian, Alaska native and Native Hawaiian Communities'' by
working with researchers to operationalize several of the
recommendations including developing program adaptations, improving
cultural relevance of existing CDSME approved programs, and assisting
with research and other needs to advance programs.
The administrative supplement for FY 2023 will be in the amount of
$1,088,834, bringing the total award for FY 2023 to $3,088,834.
With this supplement, NCOA will be able to continue to work across
the aging and disability network to enhance and expand existing CDSME
efforts to increase the number of older adults and adults with
disabilities who participate in evidence-based CDSME programs, and
further embed CDSME programs in communities. The additional funding
will not be used for projects or activities outside the scope of the
approved award.
Program Name: National Chronic Disease Self-Management Education
(CDSME) Resource Center.
Recipient: National Council on Aging (NCOA).
Period of Performance: The supplement award will be issued for the
third year of a five-year project period of August 1, 2021, to July 31,
2026.
Total Award Amount: $3,088,834 in FY 2023.
Award Type: Cooperative Agreement Supplement.
Statutory Authority: The Older Americans Act, title IV; and the
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, 42 U.S.C. 300u-11
(Prevention and Public Health Fund).
Basis for Award: National Council on Aging (NCOA) is currently
funded through a cooperative agreement to carry out the objectives of
the project entitled, National Chronic Disease Self-Management
Education (CDSME) Resource Center for the period of August 1, 2021,
through July 31, 2026. Since the project's implementation, the grantee
has made significant progress toward its approved work plan. The
supplement will enable the grantee to carry their work even further,
enhancing the support they provide to the Aging Network. The additional
funding will not be used to begin new projects or activities, but
rather to enhance efforts.
NCOA is uniquely positioned to complete the work called for under
this project. They have an already established infrastructure and are a
known and trusted organization in the Aging Network. Prior to this
current award, NCOA competed, and was awarded the National Chronic
Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) Resource Center for the past
7 years. Under the current award period, they are providing technical
assistance and educational opportunities for the Aging Network's CDSME
efforts, in partnership with a broad network of local and national
agencies, to increase the number of older adults and adults with
disabilities who participate in
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evidence-based CDSME and self-management support programs, and support
the integration and sustainability of these programs within community
integrated health networks. They have a comprehensive, interactive web-
based repository (<a href="https://ncoa.org/professionals/health/center-for-healthy-aging/national-cdsme-resource-center">https://ncoa.org/professionals/health/center-for-healthy-aging/national-cdsme-resource-center</a>) of tools and resources,
including--best practices documents, issue briefs, and tip sheets based
on identified needs and gaps in the network, CDSME program and fidelity
guidance, educational learning modules and webinars via NCOA Connect
(an online platform for learning and sharing among aging
professionals), articles covering topics from program planning through
sustainability, and videos. NCOA also hosts special events such as the
Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day symposium, the annual Age +
Action Conference (a gathering of grantees, aging professionals and
others with an interest in aging to share and explore solutions to
ensure equitable aging for all), facilitates the Evidence-Based Program
Review Process that identifies and approves new health promotion and
disease programs for implementation across the network, and they
maintain the national CDSME database that tracks the delivery and
impact of CDSME programs across the country. They have reached
thousands of consumers and aging services providers using their
comprehensive database of SUAs, AAAs, and other CDSME stakeholders.
Additionally, they have worked diligently to ensure that an inclusive
range of partners are in place, engaged in the work, and committed to
the success of chronic disease self-management education.
Establishing a separate but parallel grant project at this time
could be potentially duplicative and disruptive to the current CDSME-
related activities well under way. More importantly, it could cause
confusion among the Aging Network and stakeholders, and negatively
impact training, implementation, communication, and support
opportunities. If this supplement were not provided, the project would
be unable to address the significant unmet needs of the Aging Network
to engage more older adults and adults with disabilities in evidence-
based CDSME programs and embed these programs within communities so
they are available and accessible over time.
Dated: May 2, 2023.
Alison Barkoff,
Acting Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging.
[FR Doc. 2023-09613 Filed 5-4-23; 8:45 am]
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