This information
collection has been approved through 6/95 with the following
conditions: ***PLEASE SEE ATTACHED REMARKS***
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1995
06/30/1995
26,600
0
0
5,368
0
0
0
0
0
THIS SURVEY WILL BE CONDUCTED BY
PERSONAL INTERVIEWERS AMONG A SAMPLE OF HOSPICES AND HOME HEALTH
AGENCIES ABOUT THE PATIENTS THEY SERVE. THE NATIONAL HOME AND
HOSPICE CARE SURVEY WILL PROVIDE ESTIMATES OF THE CHARACTERISTICS
OF PEOPLE BEING SERVED BY HOSPICES AND HOME HEALTH
AGENCIES.
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.