This survey is
approved for: 1) the universe of hospitals that have received
Hill-Burton assistance; and 2) a targeted subset of the remaining
short-term, general, and other special hospitals which will serve
as an "operational" pilot of OCR's broader Civil Rights Act survey.
In selecting a targeted subset of hospitals, OCR shall develop a
valid methodology based on factors most likely to demonstrate a
high risk of noncompliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964. A
reasonable subset of hospitals may include entities where
significant complaint histories and high bed occupancy rates are
correlated over time. OCR should coordinate with other HHS
components (e.g. NCHS/PHS) to identify data supporting its metho-
dology and subset selections. Prior to fielding the pilot, OCR
shall share the methodology for the targeted subset with OMB for
its concurrence that the methodology will produce valid and
reliable data that will have utility. In the next submission for
OMB review, OCR shall present an analysis of the cost-effectiveness
of its targeted subset methodology and its overall civil rights
enforcement strategy. This analysis should include historic trend
analyses of civil rights outcomes relative to OCR actions, public
complaints, and other appropriate variables, and should include
statistical relationships. Such an analysis must be performed to
refine the targeted subset approach or expand the efforts to the
remaining hospitals subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1996
09/30/1996
1,659
0
0
53,918
0
0
0
0
0
Short-term, general, and other special
hospitals that are recipients of DHHS funds are being requested to
file a report providing information on their compliance with civil
rights requirements. Those hospitals that received Hill-Burton
assistance will also simultaneously fulfill triennial V community
service reporting requirements by filing this report.
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.