Approved
consistent with the following terms of clearance: approved per
submission of AHRQ memo to OMB revising cover letter and
questionnaire, at this time OMB approves only the collection of
baseline data consistent with discussions with AHRQ. If the Agency
wishes to pursue longitudinal collection of additional data points
in future, AHRQ will submit a revised package including a
discussion of the methodology for and utility of collecting
longitudinal data.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2008
07/31/2008
960
0
0
403
0
0
0
0
0
This survey will examine and
characterize adverse event reporting in the nations' hospitals. It
will collect information from risk managers from a nationally rep.
sample of 960 hospitals.
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.