73 FR 39 pg. 10423 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Workflow and Electronic Health Records in Small Medical Practices
Type: NOTICEVolume: 73Number: 39Page: 10423
FR document: [FR Doc. E8-3648 Filed 2-26-08; 8:45 am]
Agency: Commerce Department
Sub Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Workflow and Electronic Health Records in Small Medical Practices
AGENCY:
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Commerce.
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY:
The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
DATES:
Written comments must be submitted on or before April 28, 2008.
ADDRESSES:
Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov ).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to: Ram D. Sriram Sriram by e-mail at Sriram@nist.gov or by phone on 301-975-3507.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The goal of this data collection is to study the information and workflow practices in small physicians' offices. To achieve this, the Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) of NIST will conduct several case studies on this subject. This will aid in developing a standards-based framework for implementing information technology in small physicians' offices.
II. Method of Collection
Interviews and questionnaire in paper format.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: None.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 14.
Estimated Time per Response: 2-3 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 42.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.
IV. Request for Comments
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record.
Dated: February 21, 2008.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst,Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E8-3648 Filed 2-26-08; 8:45 am]
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