This information collection is approved for use until April 30, 1993. Because NCHS' stated intention is to include the NHDS in the new proposed National Health Care Survey, OMB anticipates this change in the next submission and will assist NCHS in meeting this goal. Based on the review of the NHDS, one of the issues NCHS might consider in its development of the "National Health Care Survey" is the extent to which States already collect the same data from their hospitals and how NCHS might be able to use this information effectively while continuing to focus on States that do not already collect such data.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1993
04/30/1993
11/30/1990
250,815
0
4,478,622
3,520
0
7,872
0
0
0
THE NATIONAL HOSPITAL DISCHARGE SURVEY PROVIDES DETAILED INFORMATION ON CHARACTERISTICS, DIAGNOSES, AND SURGICAL AND OTHER PROCEDURES FOR PATIENTS DISCHARGED FROM SHORT-STAY NON-FEDERAL HOSPITALS IN THE UNITE STATES. THE INFORMATION COLLECTED IS AVAILABLE IN WRITTEN REPORTS IN UNPUBLISHED FORM THROUGH STANDARDIZED IN-HOUSE TABULATIONS OR SPECI TABULATIONS, AND ON PUBLIC USE TAPES.
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.