The purpose of the attached
information collection requirements is to assure compliance with
the hospice conditions of participation. The State survey agencies
utilize the furnished information during the certification and
re-certification periods to assist in determing compliance with the
statute and regulations. In addition, data collected will be used
to produce statistical reports to the Congress, to establish
reimbursement rates, to provide increased information on the
hospice industry.
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.