This ICR collects information from health care practitioners and patients. FDA seeks to evaluate the clarity, timeliness, and impact of Safety Communications by surveying a sample of recipients. The information to be collected will address how clearly Safety Communications for reducing risks are explained, the timeliness of the information, and whether the reader has taken any action to eliminate or reduce risk as a result of the information in the Safety Communication. The information will be used to shape FDA's editorial policy for such communications. Understanding how audiences view these publications will aid the Agency in deciding what changes should be considered in their content and format, and method of dissemination.
Updated the title of the survey from "FDA PUBLIC HEALTH NOTIFICATION READERSHIP SURVEY" to "FDA Safety Communication Readership Survey". Updated the estimated number of respondents. This adjustment has caused a reduction of four hours to the total estimated hour burden.
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.