THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO
DEVELOP AND FIELD TEST DATA SETS, DATA COLLECTION PROCEDURES AND
INSTRUMENTS FOR OBTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT HOME HEALTH AGENCIES
AND HOSPICES AND ABOUT THEIR CLIENTS. THE DATA ARE NEEDED BY THE
LONG-TERM CARE COMMUNITY TO ASSIST IN SETTING STANDARDS, PLANNING
AND ASSESSING THE NEED FOR LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES
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.