The purpose is to collect data to
produce valid, reliable, comparable and salient quality measures to
provide a potent stimulus for clinicians and providers to improve
the quality of cre they provide. This voluntary reporting
initiative in which hospitals may participate is a significant step
toward a more informed public and a means to sustain health care
quality improvement. The data is currently being collected from
hospitals by CMS. The hospitals submitting data have volunteered to
participate in public reporting.
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.