This information
collection request is approved consistent with the following terms
of clearance: (1) CMS will display the OMB number, expiration date
and burden statement (2) CMS will ensure that data elements and
methodologies used are consistent with the requirements of the July
31, 2001 regulation, as well as other applicable statutes and
regulations, and (3) CMS will resubmit this package in accordance
with PRA requirements.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2002
12/31/2002
156,480
0
0
132,360
0
0
6,395,000
0
0
We are requesting approval of resident
assessment information that swing bed hospitals are required to
submit as described at 42 CFR 483.20 in the manner necessary to
administer the payment reate methodology described in 42 CFR
413.337.
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.