This data collection effort will
consist of monitoring calls routed to 18 crisis centers (selected
based on the geographic regions(s) they serve) during shifts of
consenting staff. It will assess the degree to which crisis staff
complete suicide risk assessments on appropriate (i.e., severe
crisis and suicide) calls, and determine what intervention was
provided, and whether and what type of referral was provided to the
caller.
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.