APPROVED ON THE
CONDITION THAT: 1) THE FORM IS MODIFIED TO INCLUDE SPACE FOR
PROVIDERS TO INDICATE DISAGREEMENT WITH A DETERMINATION OF
DEFICIENCY AND TO EXPLAIN THE BASIS FOR THIS DISAGREEMENT, OR 2)
HCFA INSTRUCT STATE SURVEY AGENCIES TO REQUIRE SURVEYORS TO INFORM
PROVIDERS THAT THEY MAY STATE DISAGREEMENTS WITH DEFICIENCY
DETERMINATIONS ON THE FORM.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1984
08/31/1984
07/31/1981
28,000
0
28,000
28,000
0
28,000
0
0
0
PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING
DEFICIENCIES NOTED DURING PERIODIC FACILITY CERTIFICATION SURVEYS.
INFORMATION FROM THIS FORM IS USED TO MAKE DECISIONS CONCERNING
CERTIFICATION OF HEALTH CARE FACILITIES PARTICIPATING IN
MEDICARE/MEDICAID PROGRAMS.
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.