Approved for use
through 12/96 with the exception of the deletions of questions
regarding state licensure of ASC facilities, such as item 8 of
Attachment D-3. Though the information may be limited in its analy
tic value as claimed by NCHS, OMB believes it would be useful to
link this information to future efforts that may evaluate state
licensure practices in more detail. It particularly would be useful
to understa state policies in the context of national Health Care
Reform and to understand the relationship of state quality
assurance responsibilitie to broader Federal oversight ensuring
access to quality care for all population groups.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1996
12/31/1996
176,320
0
0
25,000
0
0
0
0
0
THE NATIONAL SURVEY OF AMBULATORY
SURGERY WILL PROVIDE DETAILED INFORMATION OF THE SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHICS
OF AMBULATORY SURGERY, THE VOLUM OF VARIOUS PROCEDURES, AND THE
DIAGNOSES OF PERSONS BEING TREATED IN HOSPITAL-BASED AND
FREESTANDING AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS. THESE DAT WILL BE
AVAILABLE IN WRITTEN REPORTS AND ON PUBLIC USE TAPES.
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.