The information collection
requirements contained in this information collection request are
among other requirements classified as (or known as) the CoPs which
are based on criteria prescribed in law and are standards designed
to ensure that each facility has properly trained staff to provide
the appropriate safe physical environment for patients. These
particular standards reflect comparable standards developed by
industry organizations such as the Joint Commission. The primary
users of this information will be State agency surveyors, CMS and
community mental health centers (CMHCs )for the purpose of ensuring
compliance with Medicare CoPs as well as ensuring the quality of
care provided by CMHCs to patients.
PL:
Pub.L. 101 - 508 4162 Name of Law: Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act of 1990
US Code:
42 USC 1395x(ff)(3) Name of Law: Health Insurance for Aged and
Disabled
US Code: 42
USC 1395k Name of Law: Scope of benefits; definitions
PL: Pub.L. 101 - 508 4162 Name of Law:
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990
US Code: 42 USC 1395k Name of Law: SCOPE OF BENEFITS
US Code: 42 USC 1395x(ff)(3) Name of Law: Health Insurance for Aged
and Disabled
There has been a significant
change in overall burden due to a 48% reduction in Medicare
certified CMHC’s. In 2014 there were 100 Medicare certified CMHC’s
as compared to 52 Medicare certified CMHC’s currently. The burden
hours have decreased from 8,972 to 2,091.
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.