Proposed Information Collection (Patient Satisfaction Survey Michael E. DeBakey Home Care Program) Activity: Comment Request, 69550 [2012-28028]

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• DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 223 (Monday, November 19, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 69550]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-28028]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0775]


Proposed Information Collection (Patient Satisfaction Survey 
Michael E. DeBakey Home Care Program) Activity: Comment Request

AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of 
Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment 
on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under 
the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are 
required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each 
proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension 
of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public 
comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on 
information needed to determine patients' satisfaction with services 
provided by or through the Michael E. DeBakey Home Care Program.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before January 18, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at 
www.Regulations.gov; or to Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Veterans Health 
Administration (10P7BFP), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email: cynthia.harvey-pryor@va.gov. 
Please refer to ``2900-0775'' in any correspondence. During the comment 
period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor (202) 461-5870 or 
FAX (202) 273-9387.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 
U.S.C. 3501-3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from OMB for 
each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. This request 
for comment is being made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
    With respect to the following collection of information, VHA 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of VHA's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of VHA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of 
information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of 
the collection of information on respondents, including through the use 
of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of 
information technology.
    Title: Patient Satisfaction Survey Michael E. DeBakey Home Care 
Program, VA Form 10-0476.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0775.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 10-0476 will be used to gather feedback from 
patients regarding their satisfaction with the quality of services/care 
provided by home care program staff.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 17 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 50.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 100.

    Dated: November 14, 2012.

    By Direction of the Secretary.

Robert C. McFetridge,
Director, Office of Regulations Policy and Management, Office of the 
General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2012-28028 Filed 11-16-12; 8:45 am]
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