Table 1.
DHHS and non-DHHS operating divisions, their foci, and number of nurses assigned
| Name of DHHS Agency (Number of Nurses Assigned) | Agency Mission | Name of Non-DHHS Agency (Number of Nurses Assigned) | Agency Mission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administration of Children and Families (ACF) (3) | The ACF within the DHHS is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities | Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) (291) | The BOP is responsible for the custody and care of more than 204,000 federal offenders Approximately 82% of these inmates are confined in its operated facilities, whereas the remaining are confined in secure, privately managed or community-based facilities and local jails |
| Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) (3) | AHRQ's mission is to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans Information from AHRQ's research helps people make informed decisions and improve the quality of health care services. AHRQ was formerly known as the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research | Department of Homeland Security (DHS) (190) | The DHS's overriding and urgent mission is to lead the unified national effort to secure the country and preserve our freedom |
| Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) (3) | The ATSDR serves the public by using the best science, taking responsive public health actions, and providing trusted information to prevent harmful exposures and diseases related to toxic substances | Department of Defense (DOD) (10) | The DOD, which includes the Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, and Air Force, serves to protect and defend the citizens and the Constitution of the United States |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (48) | The CDC collaborates to create the expertise, information, and tools that people and communities need to protect their health—through health promotion; prevention of disease, injury, and disability; and preparedness for new health threats | Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (1) | EPA leads the nation's environmental science, research, education, and assessment efforts. Its mission is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people |
| Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) (47) | The mission of the CMS is to ensure effective, up-to-date health care coverage and to promote quality care for beneficiaries | US Marshals Service (USMS) (23) | The USMS is the enforcement arm of the federal courts, and as such, it is involved in virtually every federal law enforcement initiative. Nurses serve to promote prisoner health |
| Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (141) | The FDA protects consumers and enhances public health by maximizing compliance of its regulated products and minimizing the risk associated with them | ||
| Health Resources and Services (HRSA) (51) | HRSA provides national leadership, program resources, and services needed to improve access to culturally competent, quality health care | ||
| Indian Health Service (IHS) (506) | Responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska natives | ||
| National Institutes of Health (NIH) (110) | NIH is the nation's medical research agency, making important medical discoveries that improve health and save lives | ||
| Office of the Secretary (OS) (46) | The OS covers the mission of the DHHS, as well as the oversight for its more than 300 programs | ||
| Program Support Center (PSC) (21) | The PSC has a long tradition of providing support services to all components of the DHHS and other federal government agencies worldwide The PSC's broad range of more than 60 service and product offerings includes administrative operations, financial management, occupational health, human resources, and strategic acquisitions | ||
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) (10) | The focus of SAMSHA is on building resilience and facilitating recovery for people at risk for mental or substance abuse disorders |