Approved for use
through 1/2000 under the condition that prior to fielding this
instrument HCFA : 1) provides OMB a written explanation of how its
sampling methodology will adequately control for:a) differences in
resident severity of illness and disability; and b) differences in
nursing home characteristics and management. Upon receipt and
evaluation of this explanation, OMB may request that HCFA refine
its sampling approach; 2) provides a more detailed explanation of
its plans to measure nonresponse and characterize any nonresponse
bias; and 3) amends its patient ethnicity and race question to be
fully consistent with OMB Directive 15.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2000
01/31/2000
3,150
0
0
1,962
0
0
0
0
0
An evaluation of the EverCare
Demonstration, which is designed to better manage the acute care
needs of long-term nursing home patients through use of geriatric
nurse practitioner/physician teams.
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.