The collection of this data will
assure an accurate data base for program planning and evaluation,
and survey team composition for surveys of psychiatric hospitals.
All freestanding psychiatric hospitals surveyed will be required to
respond.
US Code:
42
USC 1395bb Name of Law: Effect of Accreditation
US Code: 42
USC 1395aa Name of Law: Use of State Agencies to Determine
Compliance
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.