The goal of this survey is to
determine the prevalence of HAIs in hospital patients, types of
HAIs and causative pathogens, nature and extent of antimicrobial
use in hospitals, prevalence of inappropriate antimicrobial use and
opportunities for improvement in antimicrobial use in hospitals,
and prevalence of antimicrobial resistance among pathogens causing
HAIs.
PL:
Pub.L. 111 - 5 1 Name of Law: American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009
US Code: 42
USC 241 Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
The burden reduction of 1890
hours is because it is expected that a survey will only happen once
in the coming three years. The previous approval included the
completion of two surveys in a three year period. In addition, the
number of hospitals is being reduced from 500 to 300.
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.