The National Survey of Residential
Care Facilities will produce national estimates on the numbers of
residential care facilities in the US and the number of residents
receiving care. It will provide estimates on the characteristics of
both the facilities and the residents.
US Code:
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USC 242k Name of Law: National Center for Health Statistics
This information collection was
previously approved for pretesting only and was successfully
completed. The estimated annual burden has changed from 2,778 hours
to 3,572 hours, an increase of 794 hours. The current annualized
burden estimates are just for the national survey, since the
pretest has already been completed. The national survey has a
higher burden because the facility questionnaire in the pretest
took longer than expected, by 35 minutes on average. The annualized
burden also now covers a two year period rather than a three year
period.
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.