Division of Nursing (HRSA) Funding Methodology-Summary of Public Comment Received Regarding the 1st

Division of Nursing (HRSA) Funding Methodology Public Comment on the 1st Expert Panel Meeting on Testing a Funding Allocation Methodology, October 31, 2001 stThis document contains a summary of the public comment received in response to the 1 expert panel meeting on Testing a Funding Allocation Methodology for the Division of Nursing, held on October 31, 2001 in Arlington, Virginia. A total of eight responses were obtained via a web-based survey, e-mail, and by fax. The instructions and summary notes provided as guidance for public comment may be found in the Appendix at the end of this document. Following, are specific comments obtained during the public comment period between November 5, 2001 and November 29, 2001. Anonymous Submission 1. Please enter your Public Comment on the priority ranking of Title VIII programs. • Underserved Rural • Aging population • Decentralized surgical Centers. 2. Please enter your Public Comment regarding the 10 factors to consider in testing the funding allocation model. • Needs Assessment to meet population's health care concerns, increased demand for nursing services, increased demand for cost effective providers, increased need for services regarding surgery and pain management, decentralization of surgical services to improve cost effective delivery of care. 3. Please enter your Public Comment regarding key data needed and identified data gaps for testing a DON funding allocation methodology. ...