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 1395k Name of Law: SCOPE OF BENEFITS
US Code: 42 USC 1395x(ff)(3) Name of Law: Health Insurance for Aged and Disabled
These ICRs have been updated in accordance with the finalized regulations at § 485.914(d) in 84 FR 51732. These burden estimates are unchanged from what was estimated for the proposed rule, which resulted in an annual burden of 3,218 hours. There is, however, one discrepancy between these estimates and the estimates in the aforementioned final rule. In the final rule, the estimates were inadvertently changed to indicate that the requirements would impact all 161 CMHCs rather than just the approximately 52 Medicare-participating CMHCs. As a result, the number of CMHCs and burden hours may slightly differ from what was calculated in the final rule.
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.