OMB files this comment in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.11( c ). This OMB action is
not an
approval to conduct or sponsor an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995. This action has no effect on any current approvals. If OMB has assigned this ICR a
new OMB Control Number, the OMB Control Number will not appear in the active inventory.
For future submissions of this information collection, reference the OMB Control Number
provided. OMB is withholding approval at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the
agency should provide a summary of any comments related to the information collection and
their response, including any changes made to the ICR as a result of comments. In addition,
the agency must enter the correct burden estimates.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2020
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2020
35
0
35
88
0
88
0
0
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Section 1881(h) of the Social Security Act, as amended by section 153(h) of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act, authorizes the establishment of a quality incentive program for renal dialysis facilities. CMS first introduced the NHSN Bloodstream Infection Clinical Measure into the ESRD QIP for PY 2016. Continuing in PY 2020 (CY 2018), CMS will conduct a data validation study of data reported to NHSN. It is imperative that the data validation continue to include a greater number of facilities (35 facilities in CY 2018).
US Code:
42 USC 1395R
Name of Law: End State Renal Disease
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;
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