Approved with
the following changes: Sample selection should insure that for the
predominant number of cases selected the patient does not live with
the family, item 9 is changed to use the same categories as in item
13, the order of items 15d and 15e is reversed, the wording of item
20 is changed to say"...participation in the LTHHCP has increased,
decreased or not affected the amount...", and the wording of item
24 is changed to read"... and(only if known with some precision)
how long he/she stayed?".
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1982
04/30/1982
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30
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0
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THE TELEPHONE SURVEY WILL BE USED TO
DETERMINE THE EFFECTS ON THE LONG-TERM HOME HEALTH CARE PROGRAM
(LTHHCP) ON INFORMAL CARE GIVING ON THE LIVES OF THE CARE GIVERS
AND ON THE LTHHCP ENROLLEES. THE RESULTS OF THIS SURVEY WILL THEN
BE USED IN ASSESSING THE OVERALL SUCCESS AND EFFECTS OF THE
PROGRAM.
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.