Approved for use
through 05/96 with the understanding that the next submission for
OMB review will consider sampling ESRD facilities rather than
administering this instrument to the universe. In addition, the
submission should include a plan for evaluating general and item
nonresponse.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/1996
05/31/1996
2,506
0
0
626
0
0
0
0
0
DIALYSIS UNITS WILL BE ASKED TO
COMPLETE A 2-PAGE HCQIP SURVEY TO PROVIDE BASELINE INFORMATION ON
THEIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES AND KNOWLEDGE. THIS
INFORMATION WILL BE USED BY HCFA AND THE ESRD NETWORKS TO DEVELOP
INTERVENTION ACTIVITIES TO ASSIST DIALYSIS UNITS IMPROVE CARE TO
ESRD PATIENTS.
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.