The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a new information collection project called "Cure-HepC." This survey aims to gather data on hepatitis C practices in prisons and large jails across the U.S. and will involve 101 state departments of corrections and large jails, including Washington, D.C. The survey will cover hepatitis C screening, testing, treatment practices, and challenges in eliminating the virus in these settings. The information will help CDC improve and allocate resources effectively to combat hepatitis C in correctional facilities. Public comments on this proposed collection are encouraged.
Simple Explanation
The CDC wants to collect information on how prisons and jails in the U.S. are dealing with a disease called hepatitis C. They are asking for feedback to help make sure they use their resources wisely to help people better.