The purpose of the Cultural and Linguistic Competency and Health Literacy Data Collection Checklist is to increase the number of HRSA-funded programs that have integrated cultural and linguistic competence and health literacy into their policies, guidelines, contracts and training. This checklist is needed to assure that HRSA grantees, serving a highly diverse patient and student population deliver prevention, treatment and educational services that yield the highest attainable outcomes for these populations in keeping with the Department of Health and Human Services National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services.
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.