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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
[60Day–05–0298]
Proposed Data Collections Submitted
for Public Comment and
Recommendations
In compliance with the requirement
of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for
opportunity for public comment on
proposed data collection projects, the
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic
summaries of proposed projects. To
request more information on the
proposed projects or to obtain a copy of
the data collection plans and
instruments, call 404–371–5983 and
send comments to Seleda Perryman,
CDC Assistant Reports Clearance
Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS–D74,
Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an email to
omb@cdc.gov.
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information shall have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including through the
use of automated collection techniques
or other forms of information
technology. Written comments should
be received within 60 days of this
notice.
Proposed Project
National Home and Hospice Care
Survey (NHHCS)—OMB No. 0920–
0298—Reinstatement with change—
National Center for Health Statistics
(NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
Background and Brief Description
The National Home and Hospice Care
Survey (NHHCS) is part of the Longterm Care Component of the National
Health Care Survey. The NHHCS was
conducted in 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996,
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the National Association for Health
Care; the National Hospice and
Palliative Care Organization; the
American Health Care Association;
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services (CMS); Bureau of the Census,
and the American Association of Retired
Persons. Other users of these data
include universities, foundations, and a
variety of users in the print media and
the private sector.
NCHS plans to conduct the next
NHHCS in August–December 2007 and
during the same months in 2008. These
two national surveys follow a pretest of
the forms and procedures in August–
September 2006. The data collection
procedures and content have been
extensively revised from the previous
NHHCS. The 2007 NHHCS will be based
on computer-assisted personal interview
(CAPI) methodology. There is no cost to
respondents other than their time to
participate. The burden tables below
include the average annual burden for
the pretest and the national survey.
adequacy and availability of the longterm care workforce. The 2007 NHHCS
will include a supplemental survey on
home health aides. The upcoming
survey has been redesigned and
expanded to better meet the data needs
of researchers and health care planners
working to ensure that quality long-term
care will be available for the nation’s
growing senior population. The survey
will utilize a computer-assisted personal
interviewing (CAPI) system. This
computerized system makes it easier for
respondents to participate in the survey
and accelerates the flow of data, making
it possible to release information on a
timelier basis.
Users of NHHCS data include: The
National Immunization Program and
National Center for Injury Prevention
and Control, CDC; the Congressional
Research Office; the Bureau of Health
Professions, Health Resources and
Services Administration; the Office of
the Assistant Secretary for Planning and
Evaluation (ASPE); the Agency for
Healthcare Research and Quality; and
1998, and 2000. NHHCS data describe a
major segment of the long-term care
system and are used extensively for
health care research, health planning
and public policy. The NHHCS provides
data on the characteristics of home
health and hospice agencies (e.g.,
Medicare and Medicaid certification,
ownership, membership in chains/
nursing home/hospital systems, etc.);
patients (e.g., demographics, functional
status, services received, diagnoses,
sources of payment, etc.); and staff (e.g.
staffing mix, turnover, benefits, training,
education, etc.). The survey provides
detailed information on utilization and
staffing patterns, and quality of care
variables that are needed to make
accurate assessments of the need for and
effects of changes in the provision and
financing of long-term care for the
elderly and disabled. The availability
and use of long-term care services are
becoming increasingly important issues
as the number of elderly increases and
persons with disabilities live longer.
Equally as important is ensuring the
ESTIMATE OF ANNUALIZED BURDEN TABLE
Number of
respondents
Respondents pretest
Average
burden/
response
(in hours)
Number of
responses/respondent
Response
burden
(hours)
Agency Level Data Collection (CAPI) ..............................................................
Agency Staff Questionnaire .............................................................................
Current/Discharge Patient Sampling ...............................................................
Current Home Health Patient Data Collection (CAPI) .....................................
Hospice Discharge Patient Data Collection (CAPI) .........................................
Home Health Aide Sampling ...........................................................................
Home Health Aide Data Collection (CAPI) ......................................................
17
17
17
8
8
8
8
1
1
1
12
12
1
8
30/60
50/60
20/60
25/60
25/60
15/60
30/60
9
14
6
40
40
2
32
Total Pretest .............................................................................................
........................
........................
........................
143
ESTIMATE OF ANNUALIZED BURDEN TABLE
Number of
respondents
Respondents national survey
Average
burden/
response
(in hours)
Number of
responses/respondent
Response
burden
(hours)
Agency Level Data Collection (CAPI) ..............................................................
Agency Staff Questionnaire .............................................................................
Current/Discharge Patient Sampling ...............................................................
Current Home Health Patient Data Collection (CAPI) .....................................
Hospice Discharge Patient Data Collection (CAPI) .........................................
Home Health Aide Sampling ...........................................................................
Home Health Aide Data Collection (CAPI) ......................................................
500
500
500
250
250
263
263
1
1
1
12
12
1
8
30/60
50/60
20/60
25/60
25/60
15/60
30/60
250
417
167
1,250
1,250
66
1,052
Total National Survey ...............................................................................
........................
........................
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4,452
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through various professional trainings
and prevention guidelines development.
• The Rural Center has established
the National Network of Rural HIV/STD
Prevention Specialists. This network of
over 800 members provides a forum (e.g.
e-mail listserv) for rural HIV/STD
prevention specialists to discuss
prevention-related issues for rural
communities, to exchange information,
and to offer support. This network forms
the basis for communication with rural
HIV prevention programs. Other
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• The Rural Center distributes
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rural HIV/STD prevention specialists
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working relationship with the National
Rural Health Association (NRHA) and
conducts national conferences every
two years for rural HIV/STD prevention
specialists. The goal of the conferences
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learned. The Rural Center complements
the activities of NRHA because NRHA
does not provide specific HIV/AIDSrelated services.
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in FY 2005 to fund this award February
1, 2006 and will be made for a 12-month
budget period within a project period of
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[60Day-05-0298]
Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and
Recommendations
In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on
proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects.
To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a
copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404-371-5983
and send comments to Seleda Perryman, CDC Assistant Reports Clearance
Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS-D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an email
to omb@cdc.gov.
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents,
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other
forms of information technology. Written comments should be received
within 60 days of this notice.
Proposed Project
National Home and Hospice Care Survey (NHHCS)--OMB No. 0920-0298--
Reinstatement with change--National Center for Health Statistics
(NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Background and Brief Description
The National Home and Hospice Care Survey (NHHCS) is part of the
Long-term Care Component of the National Health Care Survey. The NHHCS
was conducted in 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996,
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1998, and 2000. NHHCS data describe a major segment of the long-term
care system and are used extensively for health care research, health
planning and public policy. The NHHCS provides data on the
characteristics of home health and hospice agencies (e.g., Medicare and
Medicaid certification, ownership, membership in chains/nursing home/
hospital systems, etc.); patients (e.g., demographics, functional
status, services received, diagnoses, sources of payment, etc.); and
staff (e.g. staffing mix, turnover, benefits, training, education,
etc.). The survey provides detailed information on utilization and
staffing patterns, and quality of care variables that are needed to
make accurate assessments of the need for and effects of changes in the
provision and financing of long-term care for the elderly and disabled.
The availability and use of long-term care services are becoming
increasingly important issues as the number of elderly increases and
persons with disabilities live longer. Equally as important is ensuring
the adequacy and availability of the long-term care workforce. The 2007
NHHCS will include a supplemental survey on home health aides. The
upcoming survey has been redesigned and expanded to better meet the
data needs of researchers and health care planners working to ensure
that quality long-term care will be available for the nation's growing
senior population. The survey will utilize a computer-assisted personal
interviewing (CAPI) system. This computerized system makes it easier
for respondents to participate in the survey and accelerates the flow
of data, making it possible to release information on a timelier basis.
Users of NHHCS data include: The National Immunization Program and
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, CDC; the
Congressional Research Office; the Bureau of Health Professions, Health
Resources and Services Administration; the Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE); the Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality; and the National Association for Health Care; the
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization; the American Health
Care Association; Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS);
Bureau of the Census, and the American Association of Retired Persons.
Other users of these data include universities, foundations, and a
variety of users in the print media and the private sector.
NCHS plans to conduct the next NHHCS in August-December 2007 and
during the same months in 2008. These two national surveys follow a
pretest of the forms and procedures in August-September 2006. The data
collection procedures and content have been extensively revised from
the previous NHHCS. The 2007 NHHCS will be based on computer-assisted
personal interview (CAPI) methodology. There is no cost to respondents
other than their time to participate. The burden tables below include
the average annual burden for the pretest and the national survey.
Estimate of Annualized Burden Table
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Number of Average burden/ Response
Respondents pretest Number of responses/ response burden
respondents respondent (in hours) (hours)
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Agency Level Data Collection (CAPI)............. 17 1 30/60 9
Agency Staff Questionnaire...................... 17 1 50/60 14
Current/Discharge Patient Sampling.............. 17 1 20/60 6
Current Home Health Patient Data Collection 8 12 25/60 40
(CAPI).........................................
Hospice Discharge Patient Data Collection (CAPI) 8 12 25/60 40
Home Health Aide Sampling....................... 8 1 15/60 2
Home Health Aide Data Collection (CAPI)......... 8 8 30/60 32
-----------------
Total Pretest............................... .............. .............. .............. 143
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Estimate of Annualized Burden Table
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Average
Number of Number of burden/ Response
Respondents national survey respondents responses/ response (in burden
respondent hours) (hours)
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Agency Level Data Collection (CAPI)............. 500 1 30/60 250
Agency Staff Questionnaire...................... 500 1 50/60 417
Current/Discharge Patient Sampling.............. 500 1 20/60 167
Current Home Health Patient Data Collection 250 12 25/60 1,250
(CAPI).........................................
Hospice Discharge Patient Data Collection (CAPI) 250 12 25/60 1,250
Home Health Aide Sampling....................... 263 1 15/60 66
Home Health Aide Data Collection (CAPI)......... 263 8 30/60 1,052
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Total National Survey....................... .............. .............. .............. 4,452
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Dated: September 27, 2005.
Betsey Dunaway,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
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