IN VIEW OF OTHER
ACTIVITIES SPONSORED BY THE VA THAT GATHER PATIENT SATISFACTION
DATA ON A MORE RIGOROUS BASIS, OMB CONSIDERS THIS DATA COLLECTION
TO BE OF NEGLIGIBLE UTILITY. THE VA SHOULD INSTRUCT ALL HOSPITALS
TO CEASE USING THIS FORM IMMEDIATELY. OMB WOULD CONSIDER A REQUEST
TO ADD THESE QUESTIONS TO OTHER DATA COLLECTION INSTRUMENTS SUCH AS
THE 10-1465 A AND B.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1984
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
THIS LETTER IS NEEDED TO HELP
DETERMINE THE QUALITY OF VETERANS ASSISTANCE SERVICES GIVEN TO
PATIENTS IN VA MEDICAL CENTERS.
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.