The ACA requires CMS to issue a new
regulation for QAPI programs, and to develop tools and resources to
assist nursing homes in meeting the new QAPI regulation. To help
ensure the technical assistance tools and resources are useful to
nursing homes, CMS will collect data via the Nursing Home Quality
Improvement Questionnaire on current quality improvement
activities, challenges, and areas where TA will benefit nursing
homes.
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.