This survey is designed to collect information from HRSA-funded health centers regarding their current workforce. This baseline data is essential in demonstrating the effectiveness of recruitment efforts over the next year for returning veterans, many of whom have trained as health care providers and/or administrators during their time in the service. The survey will help assess how health centers have filled recent vacancies, whether the availability of veterans to join the health center workforce is impacting their hiring efforts, and what additional efforts might improve health center recruitment at a critical time of expansion in the nation's health care safety net.
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.