Approved consistent with the following terms of clearance: Approved consistent with VA memo submitted to OMB outlining changes. Additionally, OMB approves the survey for two years, upon completion of the study VA will provide a report of the results to OMB including a discussion of response rates.
Inventory as of this Action
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07/31/2010
36 Months From Approved
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This program evaluation of mental health services in VA is a four year study of services and outcomes. The program evaluation is looking at patient-level outcomes to determine what impact our services have on patients with specific mental illnesses. The contractor has proposed a telephone survey of selected veterans to supplement the data found in VAÂs administrative databases and patient charts. Two groups of veterans will be surveyed- veterans who use VA services to see how our services have impacted them, and veterans who do not use VA for their health care to find out why they donÂt. We are specifically looking a vets with five diagnoses: schizophrenia, bipolar, major depressive disorder, PTSD and substance abuse.
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.
EVHAMHS Justification Part B.doc
Evaluation of Veterans Health Administration Mental Health Services