This collection
is approved on the following conditions. The collection serves a
highly limited purpose. The study is based on a non-representative
sample of the homeless population as well as HCH programs.
Furthermore, due to limitations in the ability to obtain a true
random sample of homeless individuals and on the need to study a
very select portion of the homeless population, this study cannot
assess overall program impact. However, it can be used as a tool to
gather preliminary, non-generalizable data that will help the
program understand how to better evaluate its impact in this area
in the future. In addition, HRSA does not specify the precise
sampling method to be employed with the homeless population in soup
kitchens. HRSA shall provide an amendment to this collection once a
decision has been made explaining the method to be used along with
a complete justification. This information must be provided and
approved prior to any data collection in the field.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1999
03/31/1999
1,350
0
0
450
0
0
0
0
0
The study will compare the emergency
department use of Health Care for the Homeless program users and
non-HCH program users. The information collected will be used to
evaluate whether the HCH program is reducing inappropriate
emergency department use.
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.