Approved for use
through 5/94 under the condition that the next submission's burden
estimate incorporates burden resulting from standards also imposed
by the JCAHO and AOA. Federal adoption of deemed group standards
includes responsibility for the burden imposed by such
standards.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/1994
05/31/1994
1,500
0
0
62,657
0
0
0
0
0
THESE INFORMATION COLLECTION
REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN PARTS OF THE 'CONDITIONS OF
PARTICIPATION' FOR HOSPITALS ARE USED IN DETERMINING WHETHER A
HOSPITAL QUALIFIES FOR A PROVIDER AGREEMENT UNDER MEDICARE AND
MEDICAID.
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.