Approved for use
through 6/89 under the conditions that: o In its final report, HCFA
describes in detail its random sampling methodology for each
instance for which random sampling is performed o In its cost
benefit analysis of home visits, HCFA requires the additional
surveyor to make phone calls as well as review additional records o
HCFA does not exclude from its sample, cases in which surveyors
sytematically disagree as stated on page 8 of the surveyor
guidelines for conducting home visits. o HCFA will have a formal,
written procedure for ensuring surveyors do not communicate
regarding their analysis until pil end and require each surveyor to
sign a statement to this effec
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1989
06/30/1989
12/31/1988
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PILOT TEST OF REVISED PROCESS AND
FORMS FOR SURVEYING HOME HEALTH AGENCIES FOR MEDICARE
PARTICIPATION. STATE SURVEYORS WILL USE THE FORMS, HHAS WILL
COMPLETE THE SELF-SURVEY FORM. SOME MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES WILL BE
INTERVIEWED.
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.