THE NATIONAL HOSPITAL DISCHARGE SURVEY PROVIDES DETAILED INFORMATION ON CHARACTERISTICS, DIAGNOSES, AND SURGICAL AND OTHER PROCEDURES FOR PATIENTS DISCHARGED FROM SHORT-STAY NON-FEDERAL HOSPITALS IN THE UNITE STATES. THE INFORMATION COLLECTED IS AVAILABLE IN WRITTEN REPORTS IN UNPUBLISHED FORM THROUGH STANDARDIZED INHOUSE TABULATIONS OR SPECIA TABULATIONS, AND ON PUBLIC USE TAPES.
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.