Federal Register #30Day-26-0222

CDC Requests Public Comment on Occupational Exposure to Waste Anesthetic Gases in Healthcare Professionals

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection project: - Purpose: Assess occupational exposures to waste anesthetic gases (WAGs) among healthcare professionals - Target gases: sevoflurane, desflurane, isoflurane - Study settings: - Post-anesthetic care units (PACUs) - Veterinary hospitals - Participant details: - Up to 280 participants for exposure assessment - 130 participants for post-shift questionnaires - Project goals: - Evaluate acute health effects of WAG exposure - Recommend control measures for healthcare environments - No products or services are being procured; this is a request for public comment on the data collection methodology - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement opportunity

Description

This notice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the submission of an information collection request titled "Occupational Exposures to Waste Anesthetic Gases in Healthcare Professionals" to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The study aims to assess occupational exposures to waste anesthetic gases (WAGs) in healthcare workers in post-anesthetic care units and veterinary hospitals, examine associated acute health effects, and recommend control measures to reduce exposure. The project targets 280 participants for exposure assessment and 130 for post-shift questionnaires, focusing on commonly used anesthetic gases such as sevoflurane, desflurane, and isoflurane. The CDC requests public comments on the proposed data collection to ensure its necessity, accuracy, and minimize respondent burden.

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