Approved for use
through 12/2002 under the following conditions: (1) no later than
10/1/2001, HCFA revises its privacy Systems of Records notice to
address routine uses of deemed accrediting organizations such as
CHAP and JCAHO, consistent with the final HHS privacy rule; (2) no
later than 12/2001, HCFA reevaluates the paperwork burden of OASIS.
HCFA must brief OMB on its findings and submit a burden correction
worksheet, if necessary. In addition, HCFA must provide OMB with an
update on its contract for the development of web-based training on
OASIS; (3) the next resubmission of OASIS must include a new
analysis of the practical utility of each of the OASIS data
elements. The clearance date of this submission allows for an
assessment in the fall 2001 of the practical utility of these data
for PPS purposes, and assessment and dissemination of these data to
HHAs for quality of care purposes in the spring 2002; and (4) HCFA
must consult with OMB prior to making any policy decisions
regarding collection of OASIS data for Medicaid personal care
services.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2003
01/31/2003
06/30/2001
9,510,900
0
8,200
10,454,100
0
967,600
25,780,000
0
25,780,000
This regulation requires HHAs to use a
standard core assessment data set, the OASIS, when collecting and
evaluating adult non-maternity patients. In addiiton, data from the
OASIS will be used for purposes of case mix adjusting patients
under home health PPS and will facilitate the production of
necessary case mix information at relevant time points in the
patient's home health stay. Modification have been made to
currently approved OASIs forms to allow for the preservation of
masking of personally identifiable information for the
non-Medicare/ non-Medicaid individuals.
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.
Medicare and Medicaid Programs Use of the OASIS as Part of the CoPs for HHAs and Supporting Regulations in Part 484 of 42 CFR