This is a request for a extension of a currently approved collection. This collection of information is made necessary by the DHHS Rule entitled "Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information" ("Privacy Rule") (456 CFR Parts 160 and 164). Considered a covered entity under the Privacy Rule, the IHS is subject to the Rule and must develop and implement methods to meet the information collection requirements contained in the rule.
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Statute at Large: 42 Stat. 1320 Name of Statute: null
The burden is less because the forms were mildly edited to ease the burden of each patient. Redundancy was eleminated.
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Uncollected
Uncollected
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Uncollected
Rouleau Christina 301 443-5938
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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.
Form IHS-917 IHS Forms To Implement The Privacy Rule (45 CFR Parts 160 and 164)
IHS Forms To Implement The Privacy Rule (45 CFR Parts 160 and 164)