Approved for use
through 12/2002 under the following conditions: (1) no later than
10/1/2001, HCFA revises its privacy Systems of Records notice to
address routine uses of deemed accrediting organizations such as
CHAP and JCAHO, consistent with the final HHS privacy rule; (2) no
later than 12/2001, HCFA reevaluates the paperwork burden of OASIS.
HCFA must brief OMB on its findings and submit a burden correction
worksheet, if necessary. In addition, HCFA must provide OMB with an
update on its contract for the development of web-based training on
OASIS; (3) the next resubmission of OASIS must include a new
analysis of the practical utility of each of the OASIS data
elements. The clearance date of this submission allows for an
assessment in the fall 2001 of the practical utility of these data
for PPS purposes, and assessment and dissemination of these data to
HHAs for quality of care purposes in the spring 2002; and (4) HCFA
must consult with OMB prior to making any policy decisions
regarding collection of OASIS data for Medicaid personal care
services.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2003
01/31/2003
06/30/2001
85,200
0
8,200
862,709
0
996,368
17,800,000
0
29,000,000
HHAs are required to report data from
the OASIS as a condition of participation. Specifically, the above
named regulations sections provide guidelines for HHAs for the
electronic transmission of the OASIS data as well as
responsibilities of the State agency or OASIS contractor in
collecting and transmitting this information to HCFA. These
requirements are necessary to achieve broad-based, measurable
improvement in the quality of care furnished through Federal
programs, and to establish a prospective payment system for
HHAs.
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.
Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Reporting OASIS Data as Part of the CoPs for HHAs and Supporting Regulations in 42 CFR 484.11 and 484.20