This request is for extension of OMB
PRA approval of the Outcome and Assessment Information Set
(OASIS-C1/ICD-9) data set. This data set is currently mandated for
use by Home Health Agencies (HHAs) as a condition of participation
(CoP) in the Medicare program. There are no proposed revisions to
the OASIS-C1/ICD-9 data set. The current OMB PRA approval of the
OASIS-C1/ICD-9 data set will expire on April 30, 2015.
PL:
Pub.L. 105 - 33 4601(e) Name of Law: Balanced Budget Act of
1997 (authority for collecting data required for casemix
system)
US Code: 42
USC 1395x Name of Law: DEFINITIONS OF SERVICES, INSTITUTIONS,
ETC; Home Health Agency
PL:
Pub.L. 109 - 171 5201(c)(2) Name of Law: Deficit Reduction Act
of 2005: Home health - pay for reporting of quality information
US Code: 42
USC 1395bbb Name of Law: Conditions of participation for home
health agencies; home health quality
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.