This emergency
information collection request is approved through 07/2003. CMS
must resubmit this collection for review prior to its expiration,
in accordance with the PRA. At the time of re- submittal, CMS will
provide OMB feedback on the implementation of these changes and any
issues that have arisen.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2003
07/31/2003
01/31/2003
85,200
0
85,200
838,408
0
862,709
17,800,000
0
17,800,000
HHAs are required to report data from
the OASIS as a condition of participation. Specifically, the above
named regulations sections provide guidelines for HHAs for the
electronic transmission of the OASIS data as well as
responsibilities of the State agency or OASIS contractor in
collecting and transmitting this information to HCFA. These
requirements are necessary to achieve broad-based, measurable
improvements in the quality of care furnished through Federal
programs, and to establish a prospective payment system for
HHAs.
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.