The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between March 18 and April 7.
3/20/2017
Texas Board of Nursing
March 20, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Ste. 3-460, Austin
Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Meeting AGENDA March 20, 2017 1. CALL TO ORDER – 9:00 AM 2. REVIEW OF THE AGENDA 3. THE TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING WILL MEET TO CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING: A. CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE B. CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF VOCATIONAL NURSE LICENSE C. CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF VOCATIONAL NURSE LICENSE D. CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF VOCATIONAL NURSE LICENSE Additional Information Contact: Krystal Mendoza, 512/305-6869
Health Professions Council
March 20, 2017 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Ste 2-225, Austin
Health Professions Council 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-225 Austin, TX 78701 Council Meeting March 20, 2017 10:00 a.m. Agenda The following items many not necessarily be considered in the order they appear and HPC may act on any agenda item. I Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions, Review Agenda ii Announcements A. Consideration of Minutes from December 12, 2016 B. Budget and Planning Report – 2nd Quarter Review – Budget Review for new members C. Technology Report – Report on ITSS Agencies – Report on Website Progress – Report on Database Upgrade – Laserfiche Upgrade – DIR/VOIP D. Agency Roundtable – Sunset Bills for Agencies – Senator Huffines Bills on Video streaming E. Public Comment – Next Meeting Monday, June 5, 2017 F. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: John Monk, 512/305-8551
Correctional Managed Health Care Committee
March 20, 2017 – 01:00 PM
TDCJ Administrative Offices, Price Daniel Building, 209 W 14th Street, Suite 500, 5th Floor Conference Room, Austin
Correctional Managed Health Care Committee I.Call to Order II.Recognitions and Introductions III.Consent Items 1.Approval of Excused Absences 2.Approval of CMHCC Meeting Minutes, December 7, 2016 3.TDCJ Health Services Monitoring Reports -Operational Review Summary Data -Grievance and Patient Liaison Statistics -Preventive Medicine Statistics -Utilization Review Monitoring -Capital Assets Monitoring -Accreditation Activity Summary -Active Biomedical Research Project Listing -Administrative Segregation Mental Health Monitoring 4.University Medical Directors Reports -Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center -The University of Texas Medical Branch 5.Summary of CMHCC Joint Committee / Work Group Activities IV.Update on Financial Reports V.Summary of Critical Correctional Health Care Personnel Vacancies 1.Texas Department of Criminal Justice 2.Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 3.The University of Texas Medical Branch VI.Medical Directors Updates 1.Texas Department of Criminal Justice -Health Services Division Fiscal Year 2017 First Quarter Report 2.Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 3.The University of Texas Medical Branch VII.Hepatitis C Policy and Hepatitis C Disease Management Guideline Update- Stephanie Zepeda, PharmD, Associate Vice President, Pharmacy Services, UTMB & UTMB CMC VIII.Public Comments IX.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Marsha Brumley, 936/437-3542
3/21/2017
Texas Board of Nursing
March 21, 2017 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Ste. 3-460, Austin
Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Meeting AGENDA March 21, 2017 I. CALL TO ORDER-8:30 A.M. II. REVIEW OF THE AGENDA III. REVIEW OF THE MINUTES: February 14, 2017, Committee Meeting; February 21, 2017, Emergency Meeting; IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS V. THE ELIGIBILITY AND DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD WILL MEET TO CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING: A. PETITIONERS FOR AN EXCEPTION TO A PREVIOUS BOARD ORDER B. DEFAULT ALJ PROPOSALS FOR DECISION: C. AGREED ORDERS: D. REINSTATEMENTS AGREED ORDERS: E. ELIGIBILITY AGREED ORDERS: F. DEFAULT REVOCATION ORDERS: G. DEFERRED DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGREED ORDERS: Additional Information Contact: Krystal Mendoza, 512/305-6869
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 21, 2017 – 01:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room), Austin
Agenda: Texas Autism Council March 21, 2017 1 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order 2. Health and Human Services Commission leadership updates 3. Committee member updates 4. Autism Program Presentation and updates 5. Public comment 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Mike Bright, 512/377-0580
3/23/2017
Department of State Health Services
March 23, 2017 – 09:30 AM
Department of State Health Services, 8407 Wall Street, Exchange Building, Room S-125, Austin
Youth Camp Advisory Committee The Youth Camp Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Welcome and call to order. (Danny Dawdy) Explanation of Youth Camp Advisory Committee duties. (Michael Minoia) Explanation of the Open Meetings Act'. (Michael Minoia) Review and approval of the meeting minutes from the last official meeting of the Youth Camp Advisory Committee (October 21, 2014). (Michael Minoia) Department of State Health Services updates, including, but not limited to: Report on the inspections for 2015 season. (Michael Minoia) Update on the Texas Legislature. (Courtney Hoffman, CAMP) Discussion about the Child Protection issues. (Danny Dawdy) Discussion about Wilderness and Primitive camp rules. (Danny Dawdy) Discussion over a report from ACA Hot Line'. (Timothy Huchton) Public comment. Set next meeting date. Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: Michael Minoia, 512/776-7111
3/24/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 24, 2017 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St. (John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room 125), Austin
AGENDA: e-Health Advisory Committee March 24, 2017 9 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 125 701 West 51st St. Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order and logistics 2. Welcome and introductions 3. Approval of November 17, 2016, meeting minutes 4. Officer elections 5. Break 6. Committee rules 7. Rule amendment process presentation 8. Bylaws approval 9. Medicaid Eligibility and Health Information System Presentation 10. Lunch 11. Strategic planning activity and discussion 12. Public comment 13. Next meeting planning 14. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Adriana Rhames, 512/491-5557
Texas Medical Board
March 24, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Texas Physician Assistant Board Licensure Committee 1.Call to order and roll call. 2.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding applicants appearing concerning eligibility. 3.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding physician assistant applicants to be licensed. 4.Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding proposed orders offered by the Executive Director. 5.Report on physician assistant licensure process statistics. 6. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding staff issuance of permanent physician assistant licenses. 7.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
Texas Medical Board
March 24, 2017 – 09:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Texas Physician Assistant Board Discipline and Ethics Commitee 1.Call to order and roll call. 2.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding referrals and reports from the Texas Physician Health Program. 3.Reports and discussion regarding the Investigation, Litigation and Compliance Departments. 4.Review, discussion and possible action regarding appeals of dismissed complaints: 5.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding routine follow-up on investigative files previously referred from DPRC for follow-up action. 6.Review, discussion, and possible action regarding selected files and cases. 7.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
Texas Medical Board
March 24, 2017 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Texas Physician Assistant Board Full Board 1.Full Board Call to Order, Roll Call and Mission Statement. Our Mission is to protect and enhance the public's health, safety and welfare by establishing and maintaining standards of excellence used in regulating the practice of medicine and ensuring quality health care for the citizens of Texas through licensure, discipline, and education. 2.Board Member Report. 3.Executive Director's Report. Budget Report Legislative Update Outreach Update Audit Report E.D. Search Report 4.Medical Director Report. 5.Physician Assistant Liaison Report. 6.Public Information Update. 7.Consideration and possible action regarding pending litigation 8.Update on prior board meeting items. 9.Consideration and Approval of Non-Public Rehabilitation Orders and Modification Request/Termination Request of Non-Public Rehabilitation Orders. 10.Consideration and Approval of Modification Request/Termination Request Orders. 11. Consideration and Approval of Agreed Board Orders. 12.Consideration and Approval of Reinstatement Request Orders. 13.Consideration and Approval of Nunc Pro Tunc Orders. 14.Consideration and Approval of Mediated Settlement Agreement Orders. 15.Consideration and Approval of Termination of Suspension Orders. 16.Consideration and Approval of Remedial Plans. 17.Consideration and Approval of Administrative Agreed Orders. 18.Report on Temporary Suspension/Automatic Orders/Automatic Actions. 19.Report on Rehearing Requests. 20.Consideration and Approval of Cease and Desist Orders. 21.Consideration and Approval of Determinations of Default. Agenda item #22 at 10:30 a.m. 22.Consideration and possible action for Proposal for Decisions Bevilee Smith Hicks, PA, SOAH #503-14-0040.PA 23.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding rule review and proposed amendments to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 185, including approval for publication of proposed rule in the Texas Register: 24.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action, including rule review and adoption of proposed amendments to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 185, Physician Assistants: 25.Open Forum for Public Comments. 26.Consideration and Approval of the November 4, 2016 Board Meeting Minutes. 27.Committee reports and the consideration and approval of minutes and action items of committees meeting during the board meeting. 28.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
Department of State Health Services
March 24, 2017 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Central Campus, Moreton Building, Conference Room M-204, 1100, West 49th Street, Austin
Promotor(a) or Community Health Worker (chw) Training and Certification Advisory Committee Please check in with Security – someone will escort you to the Conference Room. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the address above or access the meeting through conference call and webinar. Register for the webinar at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5540308631335207683 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the webinar. Welcome and introductions Approval of minutes (January 27, 2017) *Action Item Public comment CHW Spotlight: Patient Navigator Project at University of Texas (UT) Health Science Center Tyler MCN ECHO Project: CHWs and clinicians support diabetes self-management for vulnerable populations Review of 2016 CHW Program Annual Report Advisory Committee Workgroups Updates Break The CHW Core Consensus (C3) Project: 2016 Recommendations on CHW Roles, Skills, and Qualities Committee Business *Action Item – Review and recommend to DSHS applications for certification of training institutions Program Update Committee Member Sharing: Every month, there are special weeks and days that raise awareness for a variety of important health issues and conditions. Give examples of health awareness events you organized as a CHW, or participated in, and your outreach efforts. New business for consideration at next meeting Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Beatrice Smith, 512/776-2208
Department of State Health Services
March 24, 2017 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Moreton Building, Conference Room M-653, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Sickle Cell Advisory Committee The Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Welcome and Introductions Committee Business Logistics Action: Review and Approval of Minutes for November 4, 2016 DSHS Presentation on Other States Activities for Public Outreach Break for Lunch – Onsite/Catered Breakout Sessions – Discussion and Strategies on Raising Public Awareness of Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait Summarization of Strategies from Breakout Sessions Potential Action: Recommendation on Strategies to Raise Public Awareness New Business Public Comment Future Agenda Items / Confirm Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Beth Rider, 512/776-7111
3/27/2017
Department of State Health Services
March 27, 2017 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Central Campus, 1100 West 49th
Street, Tower Building, Room 607, Austin
Texas School Health Advisory Committee (TSHAC) The Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call meeting to order and introduction of members, staff, and guests. 2. Approval of the agenda for the March 27, 2017 TSHAC meeting. 3. Approval of the minutes from the January 9, 2017 TSHAC meeting. 4. Discussion and possible action regarding Recommendations for Offering Physical Activity Outside of the School Day. 5. Updates from the Texas Education Agency, Texas Department of Agriculture, and Texas Department of State Health Services. 6. Update from the Texas Education Agency regarding Fitnessgram', including discussion and possible action regarding recommendations for coordinated school health related to the Fitnessgram'. 7. Discussion regarding DSHS and TSHAC school health advisory council resources. 8. Discussion and possible action regarding new Coordinated School Health data websites, agenda topics for local school health advisory council meetings, and the revised TSHAC document revision schedule. 9. Discussion and possible action regarding the next TSHAC meeting on May 8, 2017, including future agenda topics and future TSHAC meeting dates. 10. Public comment. 11. Adjournment. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the Presiding Officer. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Committee's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item. The Presiding Chair may establish and announce limitations on speakers, including time limits and when speakers may address the Committee. The limitations, if any, may vary from meeting to meeting. Additional Information Contact: Crystal Beard, 512/776-7279
Department of State Health Services
March 27, 2017 – 11:30 AM
Historic Hilton Hotel, 815 Main Street, Room Texas A, Fort Worth
Public Health Funding and Policy Committee (PHFPC) This meeting will be available by teleconference. Call-in Number: 1-877-820-7831 Passcode: 899597# Welcome/Call to Order – Committee Chair, Stephen Williams 1. Approval of February 8, 2017 Meeting Minutes* – Committee 2. Update on Data Sharing Between DSHS and Local Health Departments* – Chris Aker 3. Briefing on Tuberculosis Testing Transition: T-spot to Quantiferon* – Sandra Morris 4. Update on Categorization of Local Health Entities – David Gruber 5. Stakeholder Comment – Public 6. Discussion on Zika Funding for Local Health Entities* – Dr. Umair A. Shah 7. Update on Texas Syndromic Surveillance System – Beverly Pritchett 8. Discussion on Identifying Funding Sources Available for Use by Local Health Entities Project* – Stephen Williams 9. Discussion on Defining Core Public Health Services* – Stephen Williams 10. Agenda Items for Next Meeting* – Stephen Williams 11. Future Meeting Dates/Locations* – Stephen Williams 12. Adjourn – Stephen Williams *Denotes possible action items The Committee accepts public testimony at meetings. Persons wishing to address the Committee must complete a registration form at the reception desk before the start of the meeting. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the Chair. Additional Information Contact: Glenna Laughlin, 512/776-7770
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 27, 2017 – 12:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 2615), Austin
Consumer Directed Services Processes and Expansion Subcommittee AGENDA: Texas Council on Consumer Direction Consumer Directed Services Processes and Expansion Subcommittee February 27, 2017 Noon Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 2615 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Introductions; Chair update 2. Review and vote on summary of January 30, 2017, subcommittee meeting 3. Review and vote on subcommittee mission and goals 4. Discuss how to better define subcommittee goals and strategies 5. Plan subcommittee meetings and training opportunities for the next 12 months 6. Public comment 7. Review agenda and action items and next steps 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Suzanna Carter, 512/730-7423
4/3/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 3, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
AGENDA: Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council April 3, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and approval of meeting minutes from December 5, 2016, February 9, 2017, and March 7, 2017 (vote will be taken)* 3. Staff update presentation 4. Ethics presentation 5. Legislative topics (vote may be taken)* a. Update from Chair b. Update on recent legislation i. Palliative care and hospice ii. Advance Practice Professionals and signature of a death certificate or out-of-hospital do-not-resuscitate order iii. Advance directives iv. Benefits v. Prescription Drug Monitoring 6. Workgroup updates (vote may be taken)* a. Education and website development b. Continuing education c. Monitoring and reporting 7. Facilitated strategic planning exercise (vote may be taken)* a. Determine mission and vision b. Discussion on next steps for identifying values, goals, strategies, and timelines 8. Discussion of topic selection for 2018 legislative report (vote may be taken)* 9. Action items for staff or member follow-up 10. Public comment 11. Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
4/4/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 4, 2017 – 10:30 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Perinatal Advisory Council AGENDA: Perinatal Advisory Council April 4, 2017 10:30 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Approval of the minutes (Meeting on January 24, 2017) 4. Updates from Perinatal Advisory Council Chair* 5. Discussion on Recommendations from Centers of Excellence for Fetal Diagnostics and Therapy (CEFDT) subcommittee.* 6. Lunch 7. Continue discussion on CEFDT Recommendations.* 8. Updates from Department of State Health Services* 9. Public comment 10. Health and Human Services Commission Announcements a. Member Rotation per House Bill 15, 83rd Texas Legislature (Regular Session) b. Dates, times, and locations of remaining 2017 meetings 11. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: David Williams, 512/380-4374
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 4, 2017 – 01:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission,
Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4501), Austin
Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee Meeting AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee Meeting April 4, 2017 1:30 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 4501 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and accept February 7, 2017, subcommittee meeting minutes 3. Discuss issues related to medical and waiver transportation 4. Discuss Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) dental services 5. Discuss IDD data 6. Discuss how to achieve and prioritize subcommittee goals 7. Public comment 8. Discuss future agenda and action items 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Joy Kearney, 512/487-3458
4/5/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 5, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room 3501), Austin
Day Habilitation and Employment Services Subcommittee Meeting AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Day Habilitation and Employment Services Subcommittee Meeting April 5, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 3501 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and adopt February 8, 2017, meeting minutes 3. Public comment 4. Discussion of Home and Community-based Services settings 5. Break 6. Member discussion of future agendas 7. Discuss goals, strategies, and subcommittee structure 8. Public comment 9. Discuss agenda and action items of next meeting 10. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Joy Kearney, 512/462-6278