Notice2024-10142
Announcing the Intent To Award a Single-Source Supplement for the National Falls Prevention Resource Center
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May 9, 2024
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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 National Falls Prevention Resource Center. The purpose of this program is to advance the development and expansion of technical assistance, education, and resources to increase public awareness about the risk of falls and how to prevent them; increase the number of older adults and adults with disabilities who participate in evidence-based community falls prevention programs; and support the integration and sustainability of evidence-based falls prevention programs within community integrated health networks.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 91 (Thursday, May 9, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39628-39629]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-10142]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Community Living
Announcing the Intent To Award a Single-Source Supplement for the
National Falls Prevention Resource Center
AGENCY: Administration for Community Living. HHS.
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 National
Falls Prevention Resource Center. The purpose of this program is to
advance the development and expansion of technical assistance,
education, and resources to increase public awareness about the risk of
falls and how to prevent them; increase the number of older adults and
adults with disabilities who participate in evidence-based community
falls prevention programs; and support the integration and
sustainability of evidence-based falls prevention programs within
community integrated health networks.
DATES: The period of performance for this award will be August 1, 2021,
to July 31, 2026.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information or comments
regarding this program supplement, contact Donna Bethge, U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community
Living, Administration on Aging, Office of Nutrition and Health
Promotion Programs, 202-795-7659, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f99d96979798d79b9c8d919e9cb9989a95d791918ad79e968f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="076368696966296562736f60624766646b296f6f7429606871">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of this supplement is to:
<bullet> provide further development of leaders in the falls
prevention network through continuation of the fellowship program to
focus on systems change to reduce falls, falls risk factors, and fall
related injuries to ultimately improve the lives of older adults and
save health care dollars; and
<bullet> augment innovative falls prevention projects that
cultivate and leverage collaborations with traditional and new partners
to address one or more of the recommendations included in the National
Falls Prevention Action Plan that will be updated as a result of the
National Falls Prevention Summit in September 2024.
The administrative supplement for FY 2024 will be in the amount of
$440,402, bringing the total award for FY 2024 to $1,440,402.
The additional funding will not be used to begin new projects, but
it will be used to enhance existing efforts. The grantee will continue
to provide appropriate, quality falls prevention resources, increase
public awareness about falls prevention and the risk of falls, support
the implementation of evidence-based falls prevention programs, and
seek new opportunities to embed falls prevention evidence-based
programs in the community.
Program Name: National Falls Prevention Resource Center.
Recipient: National Council on Aging (NCOA).
Period of Performance: The supplement award will be issued for the
fourth year of a five-year project period of August 1, 2021, to July
31, 2026.
Total Award Amount: $1,440,402 in FY 2024.
Award Type: Cooperative Agreement Supplement.
Basis for Award: National Council on Aging (NCOA) is currently
funded to carry out the objectives of this project through its current
cooperative agreement entitled, National Falls Prevention Resource
Center for the period of August 1, 2021, through July 31, 2026. Since
the project's implementation, the grantee has made satisfactory
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 Falls Prevention Providers. 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 twice awarded the National Falls
Prevention Resource Center for the past eight (8) years. They have an
established presence within the Aging Network. They have a
comprehensive, interactive web-based repository (<a href="https://ncoa.org/professionals/health/center-for-healthy-aging/national-falls-prevention-resource-center">https://ncoa.org/professionals/health/center-for-healthy-aging/national-falls-prevention-resource-center</a>) with tools and resources, including--best
practices tip sheets, program and fidelity guidance, Falls Prevention
Awareness Week toolkit, educational webinars, Grand Rounds recordings,
articles covering topics from program implementation through
sustainability, resource hubs, policy and practice models, the Falls
Free Checkup online screening tool and
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they maintain the national falls prevention database. Under this
current award period, they are providing technical assistance and
educational opportunities for the Aging Network's Falls Prevention
efforts, including workgroups, webinars, and live trainings. They
collaborate nationally with state falls prevention collaboratives and
host the annual Age + Action Conference, a grantee gathering to explore
solutions to ensure equitable aging for all, connecting with
colleagues, sharing innovative ideas, and discussing policy solutions
that can be achieved together on behalf of older adults. They have
reached thousands of providers using their comprehensive database of
SUAs, AAAs, and other Falls Prevention Program stakeholders. In
addition, they have developed partnerships with organizations,
universities, and other entities to provide technical assistance,
education, and support for the Aging Network.
Establishing an entirely new grant project at this time would be
potentially disruptive to the current work already well under way. More
importantly, it could cause confusion among the Aging Network Falls
Prevention Program Providers and stakeholders, which could have a
negative effect on training, implementation, and support opportunities.
If this supplement were not provided, the project would be unable to
address the significant unmet needs of the Aging Network Falls
Prevention Program.
Statutory Authority: The Older Americans Act of 1965, section 411,
as amended (42 U.S.C. 3032); and the Patient Protection and Affordable
Care Act, 42 U.S.C. 300u-11.
Dated: May 6, 2024.
Allison Barkoff,
Principal Deputy Administrator for the Administration for Community
Living, performing the delegable duties of the Administrator and the
Assistant Secretary for Aging.
[FR Doc. 2024-10142 Filed 5-8-24; 8:45 am]
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