The NNIS System is currently the only
source for National Data on nosocomial hospital associated
infections in the United States. It is a collaborative project
between CDE and voluntarily participating hospitals in the U.S. The
goals of the system are to: (1) Develop comparative nosocomial
infection rates that can be used to assess quality of care; (2)
describe the scope and magnitude of such infections in the U.S.;
(3) identify risk factors; (4) improve patient care; and (5)
conduct collaborative research.
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.