This information
collection is approved until June 2006. On resubmission, CMS will
provide OMB with an update on the progress of carrying out the
recommendations_of the OASIS and OBQI Change and Evolution
Program.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2006
06/30/2006
07/31/2005
93,621
0
85,200
921,271
0
838,408
19,559,000
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 CMS. These
requirements are necessary to achieve broad-baed, measurable
improvement in the quality of care furnished through Federal
programs, and to establish a prospective 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.