The revised
hospital survey forms comprising this submission are approved for
use through 8/92. This submission, however, does not include the
surveyor guidelines/instructions accompanying these forms. Any
requirements, in form or content, articulated in the surveyor
guidelines and exceeding the conditions of participation do not
have OMB approval at this time. The Department should include the
surveyor guidelines in the next package for OMB approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1992
08/31/1992
1,539
0
0
5,001
0
0
0
0
0
SECTION 1861 OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY
ACT PROVIDES THAT HOSPITALS PARTICIPATING IN MEDICARE UNDER THE ACT
MUST MEET SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE PRESENTED AS
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION. STAT AGENCIES MUST DETERMINE
COMPLIANCE WITH THESE CONDITIONS THROUGH THE U OF THIS REPORT
FORM.
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.