(CMS-R-13) Conditions of
Coverage for Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) and Supporting
Regulations
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
12/10/2020
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
02/28/2021
170
128
2,949
13,234
0
0
OPOs are required to submit accurate
data to CMS, through the Organ Procurement and Transplantation
Network (OPTN), concerning its organ procurement activities, as
well as various OPO business activities, including information on
its designated service area; structure; various policies,
procedures, and protocols; and its quality assessment and
performance improvement (QAPI) program. This information is
necessary to assure maximum effectiveness in the procurement and
distribution of organs.
In regards to the revision
request associated with this ICR, we are removing burden associated
with death record reviews at 486.348(b). While this requirement is
still in place, it is a usual and customary practice for OPOs that
has been in effect since 2006. The previous burden estimate carried
over from 2010 when OPOs were still adapting to this requirement
and may have needed to increase staffing for this purpose. However,
death record review is now considered normal usual and customary
practice for OPOs. This reduces the burden by 12,480 hours and
$923,520. However, we are adding burden associated with CMS-3380-F
resulting a new total of 2,949 hours and $273,396. The overall
change in burden from the previously approved package is 13,234
hours to 2,949.
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.