Approved for use
through 10/93 under the condition that no later than 8/92 HCFA
clarifies its policies regarding recordkeeping of home healt aide
inservice training so that it is more flexible for HHA hires at the
end of the calender year. It is OMB's understanding that the
Department is close to finalizing this clarification. The HCFA
progra transmittal should be sent to OMB so that it can be included
in this public docket.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1993
10/31/1993
04/30/1992
6,000
0
5,700
97,500
0
14,250
0
0
0
IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
MEDICARE PROGRAM AS AN HHA PROVIDER, TH HHA MUST MEET FEDERAL
STANDARDS. THIS FORM WILL BE USED TO RECORD PROVIDERS COMPLIANCE
WITH THE STANDARDS AND REPORT THIS INFORMATION TO THE FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT.
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.