Approved for use through 12/94 under the condition that HRSA amends both the interview guides for Hospitals and Other Health Care Entities and State Licensure Agencies to collect: 1) comprehensive information regarding data elements that serve as a basis for decisions in credentialling new hires, granting privileges, making reappointments, reviewing privileges, etc.; 2) the actions actually taken in response consideration of this data; and 3) most important, the relevance of different thresholds of data and how decision making varies based on these different thresholds. For example, the matrix in D.3 of the Hospital interview guide should be expanded to delineate administrativ actions taken in response to different dollar malpractice awards (e.g. $30,000 and below or above or different levels of severity of previous disciplinarian actions.) Although the OIG previously has pursued this detailed information, HRSA should continue to evaluate these concerns. Lastly, HRSA should amend both interview guides to include questions that would enhance Federal understanding of the unintended effects of mandatory reporting of administrative, disciplinarian actions at vario levels. For example, for certain actions the existing data may be of questionable quality and under reported, because providers may resign or make other concessions in lieu of such reporting.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1994
12/31/1994
1,373
0
0
929
0
0
0
0
0
DATA WILL BE COLLECTED FROM USERS OF THE DATA BANK TO DETERMINE PROBLEMS AMONG USERS AND PREPARE SOLUTIONS. DATA WILL BE OBTAINED FROM HOSPITALS, LICENSURE BOARDS, MALPRACTICE INSURERS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE ENTITIES.
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.