The intent of the HCAHPS initiative is to provide a standardized survey instrument and data collection methodology for measuring patients' perspectives on hospital care. While many hospitals collect information on patient satisfaction, there is no national standard for collecting or publicly reporting this information that would enable valid comparisons to be made across all hospitals.
Using more recent data we are adjusting the number of individuals surveyed from 3,100,000 to 3,104,200 participants (an increase of 4,200 survey respondents). As our estimated response time remains unchanged (8 minutes), the increased number of survey participants necessitates an adjustment of our total time estimate from 413,230 to 413,790 hours (an increase of 560 hours).
We are not adjusting our hospital burden estimates.
Labor costs were mistakenly added to the ROCIS burden table. Costs are removed from that table, but continue to be set out in section 12 of Supporting Statement A.
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.