This information
collection request is approved as submitted. However, CMS must
ensure that the survey instrument complies with OMB's guidelines on
the collection of data on race/ethnicity. OMB notes that the
instrument contains the category "other." It is not appropriate for
respondents to be given "other" as a possible response. However, it
is appropriate to include such a selection for interviewers to be
able to record the respondent's reply for subsequent analysis and
coding.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2007
05/31/2007
05/31/2004
116,038
0
90,070
16,960
0
22,503
0
0
0
The purpose of this project is to
develop an outcome-based continuous quality improvement (OBCQI)
system and core comprehensive assessment data set for the PACE
program by (a) developing and testing a set of data items for core
outcome and comprehensive assessment (COCOA), (b) testing
risk-adjustment methods so each site's outcomes can be
appropriately evaluated, (c) designing an OBCQI approach to improve
quality in a systematic, evolutionary manner, and (d) testing the
usefulness of the data items for assessment and care planning. A
three-phase field test....
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.