THE NNHS SYSTEM PROVIDES NATIONAL
BASELINE AND TREND DATA ON NURSING HOMES, THE COSTS INCURRED BY THE
FACILITY IN PROVIDING CARE, THEIR RESIDENTS, AND STAFF. THE 1984
NNHS IS DESIGNED TO SATISFY THE DATA NEEDS OF THOSE WHO ESTABLISH
STANDARDS FOR, PLAN, PROVIDE, AND ASSESS LONG-TERM CARE
SERVICES.
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.