Federal Register #2026-20314

ORR proposes updates to mental health and onsite health intervention forms

This is a public-comment notice about proposed updates to health information-collection forms used for unaccompanied children in federal care. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). - Notice purpose: ORR seeks a three-year extension with changes to two information-collection forms; this is not a procurement or award. - Forms covered: The Mental Health Assessment Form would be revised to reduce duplicate documentation and improve care tracking and data quality. The Onsite Health Intervention Form would combine the former Public Health Investigation Forms for Active TB and Non-TB Illness, covering communicable-disease exposure quarantine, triage by a licensed healthcare professional, and medication-related standing orders. - Notable requirement: The proposal includes sharing relevant health information with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in certain cases to support continuity of care for children identified for repatriation. - OEMs and vendors: None named. No products, quantities, or part numbers are requested.

Description

The Administration for Children and Families’ Office of Refugee Resettlement requests a three-year extension with changes to the Mental Health Assessment Form and Onsite Health Intervention Form. Proposed changes combine the two Public Health Investigation Forms into a single Onsite Health Intervention Form and revise the Mental Health Assessment Form. The revisions are intended to improve transparency, reduce burden, improve data quality, and align the forms with ORR requirements. The request also includes sharing relevant health information with the Department of Homeland Security in specific circumstances to support continuity of care. Public comments are due November 4, 2026.

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