This purpose of this data collection
is to obtain standardized annual jurisdictional data related to the
number of children screened for hearing loss, referred for and
receiving follow-up testing, such as diagnostic audiologic
evaluation.
The proposed revisions to the
HSFS are designed to provide more complete and standardized
information about the receipt of recommended EHDI services and the
reasons about why some infants are loss to follow-up. Continued use
of the HSFS, with the proposed revisions, will ensure that the CDC
EHDI team is able to continue monitoring progress towards national
EHDI goals, disseminate information to stakeholders, assess
progress towards meeting Healthy People 2020 goals related to EHDI,
measure progress towards Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA)
objectives, and guide the provision of technical assistance.
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.