Prior to
resubmission of this information collection or prior to use of the
survey beyond the pilot test, the agency will provide OMB with the
results of the pilot test.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2007
12/31/2007
3,000
0
0
1,500
0
0
0
0
0
The In-Center Hemodialysis CAHPs
survey follows CMS CAHPS efforts in other provider areas (Managed
Care, FFS, hospital), and is intended to provide CMS with a picture
of the experience of this vulnerable population who receive life
sustaining dialysis therapy. A variety of patient satisfaction
surveys are already conducted regularly by many dialysis
organization (although the majority of instruments have not been
rigorously tested) and this tool would provide the ESRD community
with a tested, standardized survey instrument that facilities could
use....
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.