CDC has
developed a National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN), which they
expect to implement within the next 12-15 months. This collection
will be incorporated under the NHSN OMB number once that system is
up and running. Therefore, this collection is approved through
calendar year 2003.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2003
12/31/2003
08/31/2002
223
0
22,300
6,300
0
5,200
0
0
0
Approximately 250,000 U.S. patients
currently receive hemodialysis. These chronically ill patients are
at increased risk for bacterial infections which can lead to major
infectious complications, such as endocarditis, or loss of the
vascular access site. Since hemodialysis patients depend on
vascular access for their survival, loss of the access is a major
medical problem. The antimicrobials used to treat infections in
dialysis patients contribute importantly to our burgeoning
antimicrobial resistance problem. CDC has primary responsibility
for formulating strategies to reduce infections...
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.