Bloodstream and vascular access
infections are a threat to hemodialysis patients. However, there
are few studies that have tracked rates of these infections over
time, and there are no standardized methods for ongoing data
collection. Because of frequent hospitalizations and receipt of
antibiotics, hmodialysis patients are at high risk for infection
with drug-resistant bacteria. This data collection will create a
voluntary national surveillance system to track these events. This
system will also allow CDC to share data with the cooperating
dialysis centers and the public health and medical...
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).
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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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.