SSB -ORR-PHEM Tool

Supporting Statement B

PHEM Tool

(OMB Control No. 0920-xxx)

New

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Office of Readiness and Response

Division of Emergency Operations

Sharanya Krishnan

404.426.3313

[email protected]

August 21, 2023

B. Collections of Information Employing Statistical Methods

This collection of information does not employ statistical methods. Information is collected from an in person conversation or interview during technical assistance visits so respondents are incentivized to respond as this will improve their programs.

1. Respondent Universe and Sampling Methods

Not applicable because this collection of information does not employ statistical methods, as described above.

2. Procedures for the Collection of Information

GEMCD interviews one or more personnel from Ministry of Health, country Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) program, Public Health Emergency Operations Center or CDC Country Office, depending on who is responsible for PHEM programmatic activities. Information is then inputted into an Excel spreadsheet and analyzed using descriptive statistics, etc.

3. Methods to Maximize Response Rates and Deal with Nonresponse

Participation is voluntary. Information is collected from an in-person conversation or interview during technical assistance visits so respondents are incentivized to respond as this will improve their programs.

4. Tests of Procedures or Methods to be Undertaken

CDC has not conducted any tests of procedures.

5. Individuals Consulted on Statistical Aspects and Individuals Collecting and/or Analyzing Data

Collected data are analyzed in descriptive terms with occasional count or frequency statistics. Data analysis will be supported by CDCReady and the DEO IT Team.