Proposed Information Collection (SURVEY OF HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCES; DENTAL PATIENT SATISFACTION SURVEY) Activity: Comment Request, 46103 [2015-18928]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 148 / Monday, August 3, 2015 / Notices [FR Doc. 2015–18718 Filed 7–31–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4909–60–M DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0764] Proposed Information Collection (SURVEY OF HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCES; DENTAL PATIENT SATISFACTION SURVEY) Activity: Comment Request Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) 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 identify areas for improvement in clinical training programs. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before October 2, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; or to Brian McCarthy, Office of Regulatory and Administrative Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (10B4), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email: Brian.McCarthy4@ va,gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0764’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian McCarthy at (202) 461–6345. 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 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:35 Jul 31, 2015 Jkt 235001 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. Titles: 1. SURVEY OF HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCES DENTAL PATIENT SATISFACTION SURVEY. 2. OMB Control Number: 2900–0764. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstracts: The mission of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is to provide high quality medical and dental care to eligible veterans. Executive Order 12862, dated September 11, 1993, calls for the establishment and implementation of customer service standards, and for agencies to ‘‘survey customers to determine the kind and quality of services they want and their level of satisfaction with current services’’. At present, VA does not specifically evaluate patient satisfaction for over 400,000 veterans receiving dental services each year. The Dental Patient satisfaction survey is comprised primarily of questions taken from two validated and extensively tested surveys. The first survey is the VA Nation-wide Customer Satisfaction Survey: Survey of Health Experience of Patients (SHEP); this has OMB approval under clearance number 2900–0712. The second survey, Dental Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Provider and Systems (DCAHPS), was developed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The psychometric properties of this survey are well documented and the survey has been used extensively in measuring patient satisfaction for TRICARE dental services. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: a. Survey of Health Care Experiences Dental Patient Satisfaction Survey, VA Form 10–10070—9,146 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: a. Survey of Health Care Experiences Dental Patient Satisfaction Survey, VA Form 10–10070—15 minutes. Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated Annual Responses: PO 00000 Frm 00172 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 46103 a. Survey of Health Care Experiences Dental Patient Satisfaction Survey, VA Form 10–10070—36,585. By direction of the Secretary. Kathleen M. Manwell, Program Analyst, VA Privacy Service, Office of Privacy and Records Management, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2015–18928 Filed 7–31–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0564] Proposed Information Collection (Direct Deposit Enrollment; International Direct Deposit Enrollment) Activity: Comment Request Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), 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 revision of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information need to enroll claimants receiving benefit payments into an electronic funds transfer program. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before October 2, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M33), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0564’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or FAX (202) 632–8925. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–21), Federal agencies must obtain SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03AUN1.SGM 03AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 148 (Monday, August 3, 2015)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-18928]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0764]


Proposed Information Collection (SURVEY OF HEALTHCARE 
EXPERIENCES; DENTAL PATIENT SATISFACTION SURVEY) Activity: Comment 
Request

AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) 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 identify areas for 
improvement in clinical training programs.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before October 2, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at 
www.Regulations.gov; or to Brian McCarthy, Office of Regulatory and 
Administrative Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (10B4), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420 or email: Brian.McCarthy4@va,gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control 
No. 2900-0764'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, 
comments may be viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian McCarthy at (202) 461-6345.

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.
    Titles:
    1. SURVEY OF HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCES DENTAL PATIENT SATISFACTION 
SURVEY.
    2. OMB Control Number: 2900-0764.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstracts: The mission of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) 
is to provide high quality medical and dental care to eligible 
veterans. Executive Order 12862, dated September 11, 1993, calls for 
the establishment and implementation of customer service standards, and 
for agencies to ``survey customers to determine the kind and quality of 
services they want and their level of satisfaction with current 
services''. At present, VA does not specifically evaluate patient 
satisfaction for over 400,000 veterans receiving dental services each 
year.
    The Dental Patient satisfaction survey is comprised primarily of 
questions taken from two validated and extensively tested surveys. The 
first survey is the VA Nation-wide Customer Satisfaction Survey: Survey 
of Health Experience of Patients (SHEP); this has OMB approval under 
clearance number 2900-0712. The second survey, Dental Consumer 
Assessment of Healthcare Provider and Systems (DCAHPS), was developed 
by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The 
psychometric properties of this survey are well documented and the 
survey has been used extensively in measuring patient satisfaction for 
TRICARE dental services.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden:
    a. Survey of Health Care Experiences Dental Patient Satisfaction 
Survey, VA Form 10-10070--9,146 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent:
    a. Survey of Health Care Experiences Dental Patient Satisfaction 
Survey, VA Form 10-10070--15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Annually.
    Estimated Annual Responses:
    a. Survey of Health Care Experiences Dental Patient Satisfaction 
Survey, VA Form 10-10070--36,585.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Kathleen M. Manwell,
Program Analyst, VA Privacy Service, Office of Privacy and Records 
Management, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2015-18928 Filed 7-31-15; 8:45 am]
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