FEDERAL AGENCY:

HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

AUTHORIZATION:

The FY 2001 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act (P.L. 106-554); Poison Control Centers Enhancement and Awareness Act, Public Law 106-174.

To stabilize an existing certified Poison Control Center of poison control system; To enable non-certified or newly-established PCCs to obtain certification; To implement, improve or enhance systems development, efficiency and collaborative activity between centers; and to enable rural or otherwise geographically isolated communities to obtain access to certified poison control services.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

Project Grants. Place Cursor Here for Definition

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

The purpose of the Patient Management Guidelines Agreement associated with the grants is to continue the development of guidelines for the treatment of patients following exposures to toxic substances. The goal is to develop and disseminate guidelines that will assist Poison Control Center personnel in treating patients who have been exposed to poisonous substance.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:   Poison Control Centers.

Beneficiary Eligibility:   Residents of U.S.A. plus Puerto Rico especially children.

Credentials/Documentation:   Letter for AAPCC verifying certification or waiver, human exposure reporting, verification to participate in toll free number, letter of support from the State, and supplantation letter.

Pre-application Coordination:   This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:   Approvals will be considered by a committee of generally non-governmental experts and will be based on the level of financial need, a formula based on population. The Associate Administrator will make final decisions for Maternal and Child Health.

Award Procedure:   Requests will be considered by a committee of generally nongovernmental experts and will be based on the level of financial need, strength of the planned use of the requested funds, and impact on affected regions or populations. Final decisions will be made by the Associate Administrator for Maternal and Child Health.

Deadlines:   Contact the HRSA Grants Application Center for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:   Final decisions will be made 2 to 3 months after receipt of applications.

Appeals:   None.

Renewals:   Renewals will be determined by the Associate Administrator for MCHB and extensions are requested in writing addressed to the Grants Management Specialist.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:   For the incentive grants only, the Federal government matched $2 for every $1 during 2001-02 budget year. The matching requirements were terminated after the first year.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:   Payments will be made through Smartlink.

POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:   A final report will be required. Program service reports, and/or special reports must be submitted as required.

Audits:   In accordance with the provisions of (OMB) Circular A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non- Profit Organizations, "nonfederal entities that expend financial 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 from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.

Records:   Financial records must be kept available for 3 years after the submission of expenditure report and 3 years after final disposition of non-expendable property. If questions remain, such as those raised as a result of an audit, records must be retained until the problem is resolved.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification:   75-0350-0-1-550.

Obligations:   (Grants) FY 01 $16,123,535; FY 02 est $15,000,000; and FY 03 est $15,000,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  
$60,000 to $1,600,000; Average: $400,000.

In fiscal year 2001, 76 grants and 1 cooperative agreement were made. It is estimated that 77 total grants will be awarded in fiscal year 2002 and fiscal year 2003. Expected accomplishments for fiscal year 2002 and 2003 are to maintain the toll- free number and continue the media campaign.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

Pertinent information may be obtained by contacting the HRSA/MCHB Poison Control Program Director, in Room 18A-39, Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Md. Telephone: (301) 443-5848, or an alternate coordinator at (301) 443-6192.

INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:   A list of MCHB Regional Office Contacts can be located on http//hrsanet.hrsa.gov under "regional contacts".

Headquarters Office:   Poison Control Program Coordinator, Injury and Emergency Medical Services Branch, Division of Child, Adolescent, and Family Health, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, Room 18A-39, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Md. 20857. Telephone: (301) 443-5848. Grants Management Branch: Grants Management Branch, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Heath and Human Services, Room 18-12, Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Telephone: (301) 443-1440.

Web Site Address:   http//www.hrsa.dhhs.gov

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Established a national toll-free number and a nationwide media campaign; improved data collection systems; developed uniform patient management guidelines; ensured universal access to quality services.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

Completeness and clarity of the project narrative; practicality and achievability of the plan to use requested grant funds stabilize the PCC financially; clarity and appropriateness of the budget and coordinated budget narrative; strength and adequacy of professional staff and subcontractors; and clarity and strength of letters of support or collaboration.