This collection of information is used
to evaluate individual health care providers applying for medical
staff credentials at IHS health care facilities. Provider
credentialing in the IHS has been identified as a priority area for
quality improvement to support patient safety and demonstrate
quality of care. IHS health care facilities require all medical
staff applicants to provide information concerning their education,
training, licensure, and work experience and any adverse
disciplinary actions taken against them. The IHS is transforming
credentialing into a centrally installed, automated, standardized,
electronic/digital, measurable, portable, accessible, and efficient
business process to improve the effectiveness of application and
re-application to Medical Staffs, movement of practitioners within
the IHS system, and recruitment/retention of high-quality
practitioners.
US Code:
25
USC 450 Name of Law: Indian Self-Determination and Education
Act
US Code: 25 USC
13 Name of Law: Synder Act
US Code:
42 USC 2001-2004 Name of Law: IHS Transfer Act
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.