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.