Bioterrorism Training and Curriculum Development Program (93.996)
Program
93.996 Bioterrorism Training and Curriculum Development Program
Federal Agency
HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Authorization
Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, Public Law 107-188, Sec. 105. Education of Health Care Personnel; Training Regarding Pediatric Issues, Section 319F(g) of the Public Health Service Act as re-designated by Section 104(a)(2) of this Act.
Program Number
93.996
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To equip a workforce of healthcare professionals to address emergency preparedness and response issues. The goals of this program are the development of a healthcare workforce that possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities to: (1) recognize indications of a terrorist event in their patients; (2) treat their patients and their communities in a safe and appropriate manner; (3) participate in a coordinated, multidisciplinary response to terrorist events; and (4) rapidly and effectively alert the public health system of such an event at the community, state, and national level. Effective responses to public health emergencies require close collaboration between, all types of health professionals involved in patient care including healthcare providers, medical specialists, the public health infrastructure and all participants in the emergency response. To achieve such a collaborative environment, it will be necessary to implement new models of undergraduate/graduate curricula and continuing education and training for health professionals that broaden public health knowledge and ensure that essential multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary collaborative responses to emergencies will occur. Bioterrorism Training and Curriculum Development Program will consist of two discrete foci of activity: 1. Provision of Continuing Education for Practicing Providers (CE), 2. Curricular Development in Health Professions Schools (CR). Each of the categories above must have a distinct and separate application.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).
Uses and Use Restrictions
Applicants shall demonstrate linkages and relationships with entities such as the CDC Public Health Preparedness and Response for Bioterrorism Program awardees, the HRSA Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness Program awardees and others that provide emergency preparedness and response training. Proposals shall indicate that the training supported with these funds will not only focus on the discipline specific knowledge, skills and abilities needed to recognize, treat and efficiently report instances of a terrorist event, but will also prepare the learners to participate in a multidisciplinary terrorist response reflecting a two-tiered approach. Each course of study shall include both discipline-appropriate clinically oriented material and the team collaboration/coordination to respond to terrorist events. These activities will outline the integrated professional roles and responsibilities inherent in a community response and may include participation in drills, exercises and/or simulations occurring in the state or regions. Proposals addressing the continuing education component of this program shall establish and maintain a programmatic advisory board with members including representatives of the CDC Public Health Preparedness and Response for Bioterrorism Program, the HRSA Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness Program, an academic health center, other health professions schools and both service providers and consumers from the area served by the program. The advisory board shall meet no less than twice a year. Proposals addressing the curriculum development component of this program shall show that funds awarded will be utilized in conjunction with no less than three health care disciplines. Whereas one school, the applicant, will be held responsible for implementing the curriculum, training must be used by no less than three disciplines.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Continuing Education: The types of coordinating entities eligible to apply for this program are public or private nonprofit accredited or licensed health professions schools, multi-State or multi-institutional consortia of such schools and other appropriate educational entities such as professional organizations and societies, private accrediting organizations, and other nonprofit institutions or entities including faith-based organizations and community-based organizations. Curriculum Development: Entities eligible to apply for this program are public or private nonprofit accredited or licensed health professions schools, multi-State or multi-institutional consortia of such schools, and other appropriate educational entities such as professional organizations and societies, and other nonprofit institutions or entities including faith-based organizations and community based organizations.
Beneficiary Eligibility
The types of coordinating entities eligible to apply for this program are public or private nonprofit accredited or licensed health professions schools, multi-State or multi- institutional consortia of such schools and other appropriate educational entities such as professional organizations and societies, private accrediting organizations, and other nonprofit institutions or entities including faith-based organizations and community-based organizations. Curriculum Development: Entities eligible to apply for this program are public or private nonprofit accredited or licensed health professions schools, multi-State or multi-institutional consortia of such schools, and other appropriate educational entities such as professional organizations and societies, and other nonprofit institutions or entities including faith-based organizations and community based organizations.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Consultation is available from Program Staff. Submit applications in accordance with instructions specified. The URL (Uniform Resource Locator) for the Bureau of Health Professions (BHPr) Grants page is http://www.hrsa.gov/grants.htm. This year BHPr is using both Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat to publish the grants documents on the Web page. In order to download, view and print these documents you will need a copy of Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader. Adobe Acrobat reader can be obtained without charge from Internet by going to the Adobe Acrobat Web Page (www.adobe.com) and downloading the version of the Adobe Acrobat Reader which is appropriate for your operating system, i.e., Windows, Unix, Macintosh, etc. Award Procedure: Notification will be made in writing by a Notice of Grant Award issued form Headquarters Office.
Award Procedure
None.
Deadlines
Application deadlines can be obtained via the Internet at http://www.hrsa.gov/grants.htm.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
None.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Project periods are limited up to 2 years.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
A Uniform Summary Progress report must be submitted annually. A Financial Status report must be submitted within 90 days after the end of each budget period. Final progress and financial reports must be submitted within 90 days after the end of the project period. Awardees shall report a list and brief description of all training courses conducted by this program to include course title and description, objectives, target audience by discipline, contact hours, evaluation results, lessons learned and delivery mechanism every 6 months.
Audits
In accordance with provisions of OMB Circular No. 133 (Revised June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments and Nonprofit Organizations", nonfederal entities that expend financials assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt form Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. In addition, grants and cooperative agreements are subject to inspection and audits by DHHS and other Federal government officials.
Records
Financial records must be kept available for 3 years after submission of final financial status report and 3 years after final disposition of nonexpendable property. If questions remain, such as those raised as a result of an audit, records must be retained until the matter is resolved.
Program Accomplishments
In fiscal year 2003, it is estimated that between 15 and 25 cooperative agreements for the continuing education component of the program and 10-12 awards for curriculum development will be made.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0350-0-1-550.
Obligations
FY 02 $0; FY 03 est $27,818,000; and FY 04 est $60,000,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
For fiscal year 2003: Continuing Education: $900,000 to $1.5M Curriculum Development: $300,000 to $400,000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Pertinent information may be obtained by contacting the HRSA Division of Grants Management, Room 11 A13, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD. Telephone number (301) 443- 6880.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
The Bioterrorism Training and Curriculum Development Program is administered by Lynn Rothberg Wegman, Division of State, Community and Public Health, Bureau of Health Professions, HRSA, Room 9-105, Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857. Ms. Wegman's telephone number is (301) 443-7121. Grants Management Contact: Director, Division of Grants Management Operations, Health Resources and Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 11-03, Rockville, Maryland 20857.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Applications will be reviewed by nonfederal consultants who make recommendations to the Secretary of the Department. The Secretary will approve projects that promote the purposes of the Bioterrorism Training and Curriculum Development Program. Review criteria: the following review criteria apply to the Bioterrorism Training and Curriculum Development Program. The review of applications will take into consideration the following criteria: (1)Purpose, Need and Rationale; (2) The potential effectiveness of the proposed project in carrying out the education purposes of the Bioterrorism Training and Curriculum Development Program; (3) Project plan; (4) Linkages and Collaborative Efforts; (5) Project Management; and (6) Fiscal Plan. A clear relationship between the program purpose and project objectives must be demonstrated throughout the application.
