Approved for use
through 6/2000 under the condition that the next submission for OMB
review includes a more thorough analysis of the quality of data
provided on the CDC's ESRD network collections versus the data
collected in Question 21 on patients treated by high flux/high
efficiency dialyzers, etc. HCFA should evaluate the degree to which
this survey cycle data differs from the network data collected
voluntarily and on a different schedule.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2000
06/30/2000
1,056
0
0
2,376
0
0
0
0
0
Part I of this form is a facility
identification and screening measurement used to initiate the
certification and recertification of ESRD facilities. Part II is
completed by the Medicare/Medicaid State survey agency to determine
facility compliance with ESRD conditions for coverage.
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.