Approved
consistent with AHRQ memo submitted to OMB on November 5th
clarifying the purpose of the requested collection. The approved
survey will be conducted to establish baseline preparedness data
for HRSA funded Hospitals for a CBRNE event. The survey does not
constitute a nationally representative sample or census of the
preparedness of US hospitals for a CBRNE event; any reporting of
results must be consistent with this limitation. Further, the
collection does not constitute an evaluation of the effectiveness
of HRSA CBRNE hospital preparedness funding. AHRQ will provide a
report to OMB following completion of the survey addressing data
quality, results including achieved response rates, and
conclusions. Prior to resubmission of this package to OMB for
renewal, AHRQ will assess the utility of expanding the survey frame
from a convenience sample of HRSA funded_hospitals to a census
survey of US hospitals.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2005
04/30/2005
4,906
0
0
6,000
0
0
0
0
0
A questionnaire measuring preparedness
of HRSA-funded hospitals to respond to a chemical, biological,
radiological, nuclear or explosive event. Data will be baselines
from which to measure progress on a yearly basis, for NBHPP
program.
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.