THE HCFA 1569 IS
CLEARED FOR USE ON THE CONDITION THAT THE FORM IS REVISED PER
CHRISTOPHER DEMUTHs LETTER OF JANUARY 4, 1983. HCFA SHALL SUBMIT A
COPY OF THE REVISED HCFA 1569 TO OMB PRIOR TO USE.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1986
03/31/1986
1,500
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0
119,445
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THE PATIENT CARE AND SERVICES (PACS)
SURVEY REPORT FORM WILL BE USED BY STATE AGENCIES TO SURVEY SNF'S
AND ICFS WITH PARTICULARLY GOOD COMPLIANCE HISTORIES. WE HAVE
DESIGNED PACS TO FOCUS REVIEW ON THE OUTCOMES OF PATIENT CARE
RATHER THAN ON THE STRUCTURAL AND PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS
EMPHASIZED BY TRADITIONAL SURVEYS.
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.