Approved for use
through 3/98 under the condition that NCHS promptly briefs OMB in
more detail on its analysis plan for linking this survey with the
home health component of the SMP and the comparable data on each
survey that allows for these analyses._In addition, the next
submission for OMB clearance must evaluate whether changes in the
home health industry are of the magnitude and nature to justify
fielding this survey on an annual basis.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1998
03/31/1998
03/31/1997
18,000
0
1
5,000
0
5,000
0
0
0
The National Home and Hospice Care
Survey will be conducted by personal interviews among a sample of
hospices and home health agencies about the patients they serve.
The 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.