This information
collection request is approved for an additional three years.
However, CMS must ensure that it remains consistent with applicable
regulatory requirements concerning swing beds. If any changes
become necessary, CMS will submit a revised package for OMB review
and approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2005
12/31/2005
12/31/2002
156,480
0
156,480
132,360
0
132,360
6,395,000
0
6,395,000
We are requesting re-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 rate 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.