HOSPITALS AND CLINICAL LABORATORIES
PARTICIPATING IN MEDICARE MUST BE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH CARE
FINANCING ADMINISTRATION (HCFA) FO COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH AND
SAFETY STANDARDS. AS PART OF THE APPROVAL PROCESS, EACH HOSPITAL OR
LABORATORY IS SURVEYED BY A STATE AGENCY UND AN AGREEMENT WITH HCFA
TO DETERMINE THAT THE HOSPITAL OR LABORATORY MEET FEDERAL
STANDARDS.
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.