Approved through
2/88 under the condition that prior to the next submission, the
Department: o reexamines the survey forms for indicators that do
not apply to ICFs under existing regulation o revises the forms to
clarify that these indicators should only apply to SNFs. o
eliminates indicators not required by existing implementing
regulations o revises indicator language so that it is identical to
regulatory language and does not incorrectly paraphrase or
interpret regulatory intent o revises the forms so that the same
deficiencies will not be counted twice (once in Part A and another
time in Part B)
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1988
02/28/1988
11/30/1987
46,175
0
16,500
12,625
0
58,800
0
0
0
THE LONG TER CARE SURVEY REPORT FORMS
WILL BE USED BY STATE AGENCY SURVEYORS TO RECORD THE RESULTS OF
THEIR SURVEYS OF ICFS AND SNFS. THESE FORMS ARE DESIGNED TO FOCUS
REVIEW ON THE OUTCOMES OF PATIENT CARE RATHER THAN O THE STRUCTURAL
AND PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS EMPHASIZED ON 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.