The psychiatric unit criteria
worksheet is necessary to verify that these units comply and remain
in compliance with the exclusion criteria for the Medicare
prospective payment system.
The most current data from CMS
shows that there is 1,614 certified Psychiatric Units, an increase
of 281 unites and an increase of 71 hours from the last approval of
this from by OMB on April 11, 2011.
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.