Approved for use
through 3/91 under the condition that HCFA submits for OMB review
the Peer Review Organization (PRO) protocols for monitoring quality
of care. In addition, HCFA should carefully reevaluate its proposal
to drop from the survey sample agencies with exceptionally poor
quality of care. OMB encourages more longitudinal analysis of
changes in quality of care to ensure adequate evaluation of this
demonstration.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1991
03/31/1991
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THIS CONTRACT WILL IMPLEMENT AND
EVALUATE THE HHA PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT DEMONSTRATION. THE
IMPLEMENTATION CONTRACTOR WILL RECRUIT AND TRAIN 1 HHAS, COLLECT
DATA AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND MONITORING. T EVALUATION
CONTRACTOR WILL COLLECT DATA FROM PATIENTS AT INTERVALS DURING THE
DEMONSTRATION, ADMINISTER A FACILITY SURVEY, AND ANALYZE RESULTS TO
DETERMINE AGENCY BEHAVIOR CHANGES IN POLICY AND MARKET
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.