THE GOALS OF THIS DEMONSTRATION
PROJECT ARE TO ENCOURAGE NURSING HOMES BY MEANS OF A REIMBURSEMENT
SYSTEM TO ADMIT SEVERELY DEPENDENT RESIDENTS, IMPROVE RESIDENT
FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES, AND ENCOURAGE NURSING HOMES TO TAKE AN ACTIVE
ROLE IN DISCHARGING RESIDENTS ABLE TO BE DISCHARGED AND HELPING
THEM SOLVE THE PROBLEMS OF LIVING WITH CHRONIC DISABILITIES AFTER
DISCHARGE.
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.