Glossary

A document providing a general description of the responsibilities that are to be assumed by two or more parties in their pursuit of some goal(s). More specific information may be provided in an associated SOW.

A document published in the Federal Register notifying the public of a new or revised System of Records.

A document that describes a subject area for which the Federal Government is considering developing regulations. It may describe the presumably relevant considerations and invite comments from interested parties. These comments can then be used in developing an NPRM or a final regulation.

A document that describes and explains regulations that the Federal Government proposes to adopt at some future date, and invites interested parties to submit comments related to them. These comments can then be used in developing a final regulation.

A document that outlines a strong research design, which clearly states the
objectives, background, methods and the significance of the study being
proposed.

A drug given to pregnant women from the early 1940s until 1971 to help with common problems during pregnancy. The drug has been linked to cancer of the cervix or vagina in women whose mother took the drug while pregnant.

A facility (which meets specific regulatory certification requirements) which primarily provides inpatient skilled nursing care and related services to patients who require medical, nursing, or rehabilitative services but does not provide the level of care or treatment available in a hospital.

A facility for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness on a 24-hour basis, by or under the supervision of a physician.

A facility located in a medically underserved area that provides Medicare beneficiaries preventive primary medical care under the general supervision of a physician.

A facility maintained by either State or local health departments that provides ambulatory primary medical care under the general direction of a physician.