BLOOD BANK
INSPECTION CHECKLIST IS APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. HCFA'S REQUEST FOR
EXEMPTION IS DENIED ON THE GROUNDS THAT INFORMATION COLLECTORS ARE
NOT EMPLOYEES OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND THAT A BURDEN IS BEING
IMPOSED UPON STATE AGENCIES TO COLLECT THE REQUIRED INFORMATION, AS
WELL AS UPON BLOOD BANKS. OMB EXPECTS THE FREQUENCY OF THIS
INFORMATION COLLECTION TO BE REDUCED FROM ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL ONCE
REVISED "SUBPART S" REGULATIONS ARE ISSUED. APPROVAL IS GRANTED
ONLY THROUGH 1982 .
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1982
12/31/1982
800
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0
200
0
0
0
0
0
THIS FORM IS USED BY STATE SURVEY
AGENCY INSPECTORS TO DETERMINE COMPLIANCE WITH MEDICARE STANDARDS
FOR OBTAINING, HANDLING, AND STORING BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS USED
IN CONNECTION WITH TREATMENT OF MEDICARE PATIENTS.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.