THE SURVEY FORM
IS APPROVED WITH CHANGES AGREED TO AT A MEETING HELD AT OMB ON
APRIL 14. ALTHOUGH THE FORMS MAY BE printed (and a printed copy
proveded to OMB),fielding may not commence until a number of
methodological issues are resolved. VA will prepare a revised
methodological plan per OMB guidance and submit it for formal
approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1991
01/31/1991
3,000
0
0
3,500
0
0
0
0
0
THIS SURVEY WILL ASSIST THE VA IN
POLICY AND PLANNING DECISIONS FOR VA MEDICAL FACILITIES, PROGRAMS,
AND SERVICES. RECENT USERS OF VA MEDICAL FACILITIES WILL BE
SURVEYED TO DETERMINE THEIR MEDICAL HISTORY, HEALTH LIFESTYLE,
HEALTH CARE SERVICE DELIVERY PREFERENCES, READJUSTMENT EXPERIENCE,
DEMOGRAPHICS, AND AWARENESS AND USAGE OF VA PROGRAMS.
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.