Federal Register #2026-15848

Request for Public Comments on Revised ORR Unaccompanied Alien Child Health Forms

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), is seeking public input on proposed revisions to its health information collection forms for unaccompanied alien children. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is an information collection activity, not a procurement of goods or services. - Products/Services Requested: - Public comments on revised health forms: Serious Medical Procedure Request (SMR) Form, Medical Assessment Form (MAF), and Dental Assessment Form (DAF), now consolidated as ORR Unaccompanied Alien Child Health Forms - Forms are used by healthcare providers and care provider staff to document, monitor, and support the health of children in ORR custody - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Revisions aim to improve transparency, reduce administrative burden, and enhance data quality - New provisions allow sharing of health information with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure continuity of care for children identified for repatriation - The forms are being consolidated and retitled for streamlined documentation and reporting - No products, part numbers, or quantities are being procured; this is a regulatory and administrative update

Description

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) is requesting to move the Serious Medical Procedure Request (SMR) Form under the Medical Assessment Form and Dental Assessment Form information collection and update the title to Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) Unaccompanied Alien Child Health Forms. The proposed revisions aim to improve transparency, lessen burden, improve data quality, and ensure alignment with ORR requirements. The request also includes sharing health information with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in specific circumstances to ensure continuity of care. The forms are used to monitor and support the health of unaccompanied alien children in ORR care and ensure compliance with ORR requirements.

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