In accordance with Section 1154(a)(14)
of the Social Security Act, QIOs are required to conduct
appropriate reviews of all written complaints submitted by
beneficiaries concerning the quality of care received. This form
will establish a standard form for all beneficiaries to utilize and
ensure pertinent information is obtained by QIOs to effectively
process these complaints.
There was an increase in the
number of complaints. The burden hour increased from 583 to
725.
$0
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Denise King 410 786-1013
Denise.King@cms.hhs.gov
No
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.