THE NATIONAL HOSPITAL DISCHARGE SURVEY
PROVIDES DETAILED INFORMATION O CHARACTERISTICS, DIAGNOSES, AND
SURGICAL AND OTHER PROCEDURES FOR PATIENTS DISCHARGED FROM
SHORT-STAY NON-FEDERAL HOSPITALS IN THE UNITE STATES. THE
INFORMATION COLLECTED IS AVAILABLE IN WRITTEN REPORTS, IN
UNPUBLISHED FORM THROUGH STANDARDIZED INHOUSE TABULATIONS OR
SPECIAL TABULATIONS, AND ON PUBLIC USE TAPES.
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.