Approved
consistent with CDC memo submitted to OMB on 08/09/04. CDC will
provide a report to OMB no later than the last day of the first
quater of FY 2005 on the status of the NHSN project if the NHSN has
not been implimented by such time . The current clearance request
is approved for two years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2006
08/31/2006
08/31/2004
223
0
223
6,300
0
6,300
0
0
0
CDC has the primary responsibility for
formulating strategies to reduce infections and slow the spread of
antimicrobial resistance in dialysis centers. Each month
participating centers records the number of hemodialysis patients
they treat and maintain a log of all hospitalizations and
intravenous antimicrobial starts. For ach, further information is
collected.
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.