Approved
consistent with the following terms of clearance: the addition of
additional new modules to the NHSN system will require a revision
request while changes in the number of respondents or burden hours
approved for the three initial modules under this clearance will
require the submission of appropriate 83-C worksheets. As soon as
possible but prior to the collection of any information under this
clearance CDC shall submit to OMB proof of 308(d) approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/29/2008
02/29/2008
174,395
0
0
65,817
0
0
39,600,000
0
0
The National Healthcare Safety Network
will combine three surveillance systems into one. The data will be
used to determine the magnitude of various healthcare-associated
adverse events and trends in the rates of these events among
patients and healthcare personnel with similar risks and exposures.
Data will be gathered on antibiotic resistance to describe the
epidemiology and to understand therapies.
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.