OMB approves
this package contingent upon the correspondence of June 19, 1996.
Specifically, CDC agrees that the results of this study will not be
generalizable due to the non-representative nature of the study
and, therefore, will not be used to formulate national guidelines.
The study will only be used to estimate the nature and frequency of
occupational percutaneous injuries and mucocutaneous blood contacts
sustained by health care workers at the three sites specifically
selected by CDC.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1998
03/31/1998
57,491
0
0
1,070
0
0
0
0
0
This information collection initiates
surveillance of occupational percutaneous injuries and
mucocuteneous blood contacts among HCW who provide home infusion
therapy. The data will be used to estimate the nature and frequency
of occupational percutaneous injuries and mucocutaneous blood
contacts to assess the precautions and safety of the devices used
to prevent occupational injuries and blood exposure.
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.