The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between August 8 and August 28.
8/10/2015
Texas Medical Board
August 10, 2015 – 01:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 400A, Austin
Enforcement/Infectious Disease Stakeholder Group 1. Introduction 2. Proposed Rule Revisions/Amendments to Title 22 Texas Administrative Code: Chapter 178 – s178.3 – Complaint Procedure Notification Chapter 183 – s183.14 – Acudetox Specialist Chapter 187 – s187.35 – (Subchapter D) Presentation of Proposal for Decision s187.37 – (Subchapter D) Final Decisions and Orders s187.38 – (Subchapter D) Motions for Rehearing s187.85 – (Subchapter J) Purpose and Construction s187.86 – (Subchapter J) Scope s187.87 – (Subchapter J) Definitions s187.88 – (Subchapter J) Complaint Process and Resolution s187.89 – (Subchapter J) Notice of Availability of Mandatory Mediation Chapter 189 – s189.15 (new section) Chapter 190 s190.8(1)(L) – (Subchapter B) Infectious Disease Exceptions s190.8(2)(U) – (Subchapter B) Unprofessional & Dishonorable Conduct s190.8(6) – (Subchapter B) Discipline Based on Criminal Conviction s190.14 – (Subchapter C) Disciplinary and Sanction Guidelines Chapter 195 – s195.1 – Definitions s195.2 – Certification of Pain Management Clinics Chapter 197 – s197 (entire chapter) Chapter 198 – s198.1 – Purpose s198.3 – Practice Guidelines for the Use of Investigational Agents s198.4 – Use of Investigational Agents for Patients with Terminal Illnesses Chapter 200 – s200.3(7) – Practice Guidelines for the Provision of Complementary and Alternative Medicine 3. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Rita Chapin, 512/305-7016
8/11/2015
Texas Board of Nursing
August 11, 2015 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe Street 3-460, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Meeting I. Call to order-8:30 a.m. II. Review of the agenda III. Review of the minutes: June 16, 2015, Committee Meeting; June 5, 2015, Emergency Meeting; June 16, 2015, Emergency Meeting; June 23, 2015, Emergency Meeting; July 17, 2015, 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 eligibility B. Petitioners for an exception to a previous board order C. Motions for rehearing D. Agreed orders E. Reinstatement agreed orders F. Eligibility agreed orders G. Default revocation orders H. Agreed order Additional Information Contact: Kathy Hoffman, 512/305-8657
8/12/2015
Department of State Health Services
August 12, 2015 – 09:30 AM
Greenlights For Nonprofit Success, 8303 N. MoPac Expressway, Suite A201, Austin
Public Health Funding and Policy Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Welcome/Call to Order 1. Approval of June 10, 2015 Meeting Minutes* 2. Election of Vice-Chairperson* 3. Funding Formula for HIV Surveillance* 4. Office of the Assistant Commissioner Update* 5. HB 2646 and Relevant Bills Discussion* 6. Health Emergency and Response (HEPR) Update* 7. Core Public Health Services Workgroup Update* 8. Syndromic Surveillance Update* 9. Federal Funds Analysis Project Update* 10. Fourth Annual Public Health Funding and Policy Committee Report Preparation* 11. General Public Comment 12. Agenda Items for Next Meeting* 13. Future Meeting Dates/Locations* Adjourn *Denotes 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
8/13/2015
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
August 13, 2015 – 01:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin
Rules Committee 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Approval of Minutes of May 7, 2015 4. Discussion and possible action on proposing rule amendments to the following rules: A. Chapter 364, Requirements for Licensure B. Chapter 370, License Renewal C. Chapter 376, Registration of Facilities 5. Discussion and possible action on proposing a new rule to Chapter 363, Consumer/Licensee Information, concerning the petition for adoption of rule changes 6. Discussion on the following rules: A. s362.1, Definitions B. s372.1, Provision of Services C. s373.1, Supervision of Non-Licensed Personnel; s373.2, Supervision of a Temporary Licensee; and s373.3, Supervision of an Occupational Therapy Assistant D. s369.1, Display of Licenses; and s369.2, Changes of Name or Address of Licensees 7. Discussion and possible action on questions received by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners related to the OT Practice Act and Board Rules 8. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates and agenda items 9. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Lea Weiss, 512/305-6900
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 13, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medical Policy Review of Gardasil 9 (90651). Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the medical policy review of Gardasil 9 (90651). The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. Proposal. The payment rates for the medical policy review of Gardasil 9 (90651) are proposed to be effective October 1, 2015. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; and §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment services (known in Texas as Texas Health Steps). Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after August 3, 2015. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email: U.S. Mail, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401, Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475, Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 13, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. Proposal. The payment rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review are proposed to be effective November 1, 2015, for the following services: Blood Products, Ears, Nose, and Throat, Home Health Agency Services, Nuclear Medicine, Physician-Administered Drugs (Non-Oncology), Physician-Administered Drugs (Oncology), Radiation Oncology Hospital Outpatient Imaging (Nuclear Medicine). Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §355.8021, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for home health services and durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies; §355.8061, which addresses outpatient hospital reimbursement; §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment services (known in Texas as Texas Health Steps); and Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after August 3, 2015. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email: U.S. Mail, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401, Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475, Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 13, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Updates. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) updates. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. Proposal. The payment rates for HCPCS updates are proposed to be effective October 1, 2015, for the following services: Inpatient Telehealth (G0459), Physician Administered Drugs (C9445, C9449, and C9450), Gene Analysis (81161), Meningococcal (90620 and 90621), Physician-Administered Drugs (Q5101). Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §355.7001, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Telemedicine, Telehealth, and Home Telemonitoring Services; §355.8021, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for home health services and durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies; §355.8061, which addresses outpatient hospital reimbursement; §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment services (known in Texas as Texas Health Steps); and §355.8610, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Clinical Laboratory Services. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after August 3, 2015. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email: U.S. Mail, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand deliveryTexas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401, Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475, Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 13, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medical Policy Review of Pathology and Laboratory Services – Drug Testing and Therapeutic Drug Assays. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Pathology and Laboratory Services – Drug Testing and Therapeutic Drug Assays. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. Proposal. The payment rates for Pathology and Laboratory Services – Drug Testing and Therapeutic Drug Assays are proposed to be effective November 1, 2015. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC §355.8610, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Clinical Laboratory Services. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after August 3, 2015. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email: U.S. Mail, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401, Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 13, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medical Policy Review of Texas Health Steps Preventive Care Medical Check-ups. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Texas Health Steps Preventive Care Medical Check-ups. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. Proposal. The payment rates for Texas Health Steps Preventive Care Medical Check-ups are proposed to be effective November 1, 2015. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; and §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment services (known in Texas as Texas Health Steps). Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after August 3, 2015. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email: U.S. Mail, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 13, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Indian Health Services. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Indian Health Services. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. Proposal. The payment rate for Indian Health Services is proposed to be effective January 1, 2015. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC §355.8620, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Services Provided in Indian Health Service and Tribal Facilities. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after August 3, 2015. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email: U.S. Mail, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 13, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Special Review of Clinical Laboratory Services (81507 and 81287). Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Special Review of Clinical Laboratory Services (81507 and 81287). The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. Proposal. The payment rates for the Special Review of Clinical Laboratory Services (81507 and 81287) are proposed to be effective October 1, 2015. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC §355.8610, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Clinical Laboratory Services. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after August 3, 2015. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email: U.S. Mail, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 13, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medical Policy Review of Brachytherapy. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Medical Policy Review of Brachytherapy. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. Proposal. The payment rates for the Medical Policy Review of Brachytherapy are proposed to be effective November 1, 2015. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; and §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment services (known in Texas as Texas Health Steps). Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after August 3, 2015. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email: U.S. Mail, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
8/14/2015
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
August 14, 2015 – 08:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin
Education Committee 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Approval of Minutes of May 7, 2015 4. Discussion and possible action on proposing rule amendments to Chapter 367 to include categories of education, acceptable and unacceptable continuing education activities, and other continuing education issues 5. Discussion and possible action on questions received by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners related to continuing education 6. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates and agenda items 7. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Lea Weiss, 512/305-6900
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
August 14, 2015 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin
1. Call to Order 2. Public comment 3. Approval of Minutes of May 8, 2015 4. Discussion and possible action on the Executive Director's Report concerning fiscal and budgetary matters, performance measures, ongoing projects, agency personnel matters, the past legislative session, Executive Council activity, and other agency business 5. Investigation Committee Report A. Review and possible action on Agreed Orders for case numbers: 15-056; 15-094; 15-118; 15-122; 15-129; 15-135; 15-141; 15-142; and 15-183 B. Discussion and possible action on the Investigation Committee meeting of July 23, 2015 C. Discussion and possible action on investigative activities to date 6. Executive Session pursuant to s551.074 of the Texas Government Code, regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Executive Director of the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners 7. Discussion and possible action on issues related to the current Sunset Review of the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners by the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission including issues related to the Self-Evaluation Report 8. Discussion and possible action on adopting changes to proposed s362.1, Definitions; s372.1, Provision of Services; s373.1, Supervision of Non-Licensed Personnel; s373.2, Supervision of a Temporary Licensee; s373.3, Supervision of an Occupational Therapy Assistant; s369.1, Display of Licenses; s369.2, Changes of Name or Address of Licensees; s367.1, Continuing Education; and s367.3, Continuing Education Audit 9. Rules Committee Report Discussion and possible action on recommendations from the Rules Committee including the following items: A. Discussion and possible action on proposing rule amendments to the following rules: 1. Chapter 364, Requirements for Licensure 2. Chapter 370, License Renewal 3. Chapter 376, Registration of Facilities B. Discussion and possible action on proposing a new rule to Chapter 363, Consumer/Licensee Information, concerning the petition for adoption of rule changes C. Discussion on the following rules: 1. s362.1, Definitions 2. s372.1, Provision of Services 3. s373.1, Supervision of Non-Licensed Personnel; s373.2, Supervision of a Temporary Licensee; and s373.3, Supervision of an Occupational Therapy Assistant 4. s369.1, Display of Licenses; and s369.2, Changes of Name or Address of Licensees D. Discussion and possible action on questions received by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners related to the OT Practice Act and Board Rules 10. Education Committee Report Discussion and possible action on recommendations from the Education Committee including the following items: A. Discussion and possible action on proposing rule amendments to Chapter 367 to include categories of education, acceptable and unacceptable continuing education activities, and other continuing education issues B. Discussion and possible action on questions received by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners related to continuing education 11. Discussion and possible action on the OT Coordinator's Report. The Coordinator's Report may concern any items listed on the agenda and events that have occurred between this meeting and the Board's last meeting. 12. Discussion and possible action on the Presiding Officer's Report. The Presiding Officer's report may concern any items listed on the agenda and events that have occurred between this meeting and the Board's last meeting. 13. Discussion and possible action on scheduling future Board meeting dates and agenda items for future consideration 14. Adjournment The Board may meet in closed session on any item listed above if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. Additional Information Contact: Lea Weiss, 512/305-6900
8/17/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 17, 2015 – 01:00 PM
909 West 45th Street (Health and Human Services Commission, Building II,Public Hearing Room 164), Austin
Employment First Task Force 1. Welcome and introductions. 2. State agency updates. 3. Workgroup updates and progress. 4. Discussion of Employment First Task Force suggested recommendations. 5. Other discussion regarding Employment First Task Force responsibilities. 6. Public comment. 7. Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: Marc Mullins, 512/438-3641
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 17, 2015 – 01:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
STAR+PLUS Stakeholder Meeting Call-in: 1-877-226-9790 Access Code: 1101316 This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp the day and time of the meeting. 1. Welcome 2. Dual Demonstration update 3. Financial Update 4. Community First Choice Update 5. STAR+PLUS Waiver Interest List Update 6. Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Update 7. Long-term Services and Supports Update 8. Health Plan Management Update 9. Texas Association of Health Plans Service Coordination presentation. 10. Questions Regarding STAR+PLUS Program. Public comment will be taken on all agenda items except #1. Additional Information Contact: Charles Bredwell, 512/462-6337
8/19/2015
Department of State Health Services
August 19, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call 1. Workgroup Reports: A. Texas Disaster Medical System (TDMS) a. TDMS Mass Fatality Management report B. Emergency Medical Task Force (EMTF) report a. EMTF AMBUS (Ambulance Bus) Working Group Report b. EMTF MMU (Mobile Medical Unit) Working Group Report c. EMTF Air Medical Working Group Report d. EMTF Coordination Center Standards & Operational Guidelines e. Infectious Disease Response Unit (IDRU) f. EMTF Memo of Agreement, version 2 2. Ebola/infectious disease response summary 3. Regional Health and Medical Operations Centers (RHMOCs) 4. Identify 2015 priorities for the Disaster Emergency Preparedness Committee 5. Pediatric Inter-Facility Transfer Guidelines draft by a GETAC work group for the Pediatric committee General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-2780
Department of State Health Services
August 19, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Disaster Emergency Preparedness Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possible act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call 1. Workgroup Reports: A. Texas Disaster Medical System (TDMS) a. TDMS Mass Fatality Management report B. Emergency Medical Task Force (EMTF) report a. EMTF AMBUS (Ambulance Bus) Working Group Report b. EMTF MMU (Mobile Medical Unit) Working Group Report c. EMTF Air Medical Working Group Report d. EMTF Coordination Center Standards & Operational Guidelines e. Infectious Disease Response Unit (IDRU) f. EMTF Memo of Agreement, version 2 2. Ebola/infectious disease response summary 3. Regional Health and Medical Operations Centers (RHMOCs) 4. Identify 2015 priorities for the Disaster Emergency Preparedness Committee 5. Pediatric Inter-Facility Transfer Guidelines draft by a GETAC work group for the Pediatric committee General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/834-6700
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 19, 2015 – 10:00 AM
701 West 51st St., Dept of Aging and Disability Services, John H. Winters Building, Room 305E, Austin
Employment First Task Force Subcommittee on Employment First Report August 19, 2015 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Department of Aging and Disability Services John H. Winters Building Room 305E 701 West 51st St. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome. 2. Review the Employment First 2014 report. 3. Discuss and determine revisions for the Employment First 2016 report. 4. Assign sections to committee members for the Employment First 2016 report. 5. Schedule dates for subsequent meetings. 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/424-6911
Department of State Health Services
August 19, 2015 – 10:30 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Pediatrics Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possible act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call 1. Committee liaison reports: a. Air Medical b. EMS c. Education d. Injury Prevention e. Medical Directors f. Stroke g. Trauma Systems h. Regional Advisory Council chairs i. Disaster planning 2. Update on Child Fatality Review Teams: a. Child Abuse Initiative in Ohio b. Model for quality improvement collaboration 3. National Pediatric Readiness Project (NPRP), an update on NPRP activities 4. Update on Pediatric Facility Recognition program 5. Update on EMS for Children State Partnership 6. Review of EMS Trauma rules, Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 157, Emergency Medical Care 7. Update on pediatric transfer guidelines/inter-facility transport and review of the draft document with suggested revisions and input from other GETAC subcommittees 8. Trauma Registry update and revised pediatric data report update by Chris Drucker and Diana Kraus, Injury Epidemiology & Surveillance Branch 9. Data and analytics evaluation of pediatric tools survey 10. Stroke/ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) Pediatric and Cardiac National EMS Information System (NEMSIS) V3.3.4 Associated Performance Measure Initiative data elements 11. Pediatric scope of practice for paramedicine General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Chair Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/834-6700
Department of State Health Services
August 19, 2015 – 01:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Injury Prevention Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possible act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call 1. State Child Fatality Review Team Update 2. Emergency Medical Services for Children Update 3. 2013 EMS/Trauma Registry data available from DSHS 4. Holiday specific registry reports 5. Evaluation of hospital-based injury prevention components 6. Evidence-based, topic-specific injury and violence prevention fact sheets 7. Potential state injury prevention conference in Texas General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next meeting date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/834-6700
Department of State Health Services
August 19, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Air Medical Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possible act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call 1. Input on the revisions to the EMS and Trauma Systems rules in Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 157. 2. Review and consider endorsement of the Pediatric Inter-Facility Transfer Guidelines Draft presented at the 05/13/2015 meeting. 3. Review workgroup recommendations / adaptions of Pediatric Recognition Program and consider combining Advanced Life Support / Basic Life Support recommendations to form one list. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary of this meeting for the GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: phil.lockwood@dshs.state.tx.us
Department of State Health Services
August 19, 2015 – 02:30 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Stroke Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possible act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call 1. Report/update on Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke (TCCVDS) / Regional Advisory Council (RAC) stroke data collection Stroke/ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) data collection funded by the Appropriations Act, Rider 97 of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 2013 and Rider 67 of the 84th Texas Legislature, 2015 2. Report/update on the Regional Advisory Council / TCCVDS stroke data collection partnership 3. Review and make suggestions for the revision of GETAC's strategic plan document, entitled: Strategic Plan for the Texas Emergency Healthcare System. 4. Report on the Stroke Education Program Workgroup activities, i.e. the hours needed for first responders' stroke education and assessment of ambulance bypass criteria 5. Consider recommendations of the Transport Bypass Workgroup severity adjusted triage criteria for hospital bypass of ambulance patients General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary of this meeting for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/834-6700
8/20/2015
Department of State Health Services
August 20, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Moreton Building, Room M-202, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Texas Bleeding Disorders Advisory Council Teleconference Call Meeting The Council will meet in a telephone conference call meeting to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Welcome, Chair Call to Order and General Announcements Roll Call Report on the status of the minutes from prior meetings: Review/approval of minutes of the February 19, 2015 meeting. Since the May 2015 meeting was cancelled, there are no minutes to review or approve. Review response to Council Report to the Legislature Legislation overview Program report on implementation of Hemophilia Assistance Program premium payment Update and discussion on Council publications State recognition of council contributions Public Comment Adjourn This is a teleconference meeting. Conference call dial-in instructions: 1. Dial the Conference Access Number : 1-877-820-7831 2. When prompted, enter the Conference Room Number: 136081# (You must include the # key.) 3. Wait to be added to the conference. 4. Mute your phone by entering 6. (Do not place your phone on hold.) Additional Information Contact: Carol Labaj, 512/776-2780
Department of State Health Services
August 20, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Education Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possible act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call 1. Development of the Advanced Practice Paramedic/Community Health Paramedic curriculum. 2. Develop stroke specific continuing education objectives for EMS personnel certification and recertification. 3. Review the Panhandle Regional Advisory Council (RAC) request to identify existing EMS educational opportunities available in the rural and frontier areas, to identify gaps and develop strategies to fill any identified gaps. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/834-6700
Department of State Health Services
August 20, 2015 – 10:30 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Emergency Medical Services Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possible act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call 1. Air and Ground EMS Membership Programs – Public comments and suggestions for improvements in regulations 2. Continuing Education for Administrators of Record processes 3. EMS Committee meetings to gather stakeholder input on EMS and Trauma Systems rules in 25 TAC, Chapter 157. 4. Update on status of revisions to the EMS and Trauma Systems rules in 25 TAC, Chapter 157. 5. EMS for Children (EMS-C) update and EMS-C National EMS Reassessment. 6. Pediatric Inter-Facility Transfer Guidelines draft by a GETAC work group for the Pediatric committee 7. Update on draft revised language in Injury Prevention and Control data reporting rules, TAC Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 103. 8. Impact of two different data systems as National EMS Information System (NEMSIS) Version 3 comes online 9. The new EMS regulatory survey tool and site visit process used by DSHS EMS field staff. 10. Review of EMS rule at 25 TAC 157.11(m)(9) to address the various requirements for an EMS provider's delivery of its patient care reports to medical facilities at the time and location of its patient drop off at the medical facility and how to improve the sharing of the medical facility's outcome data of that patient with the EMS provider. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary of this meeting for the GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/834-6700
Department of State Health Services
August 20, 2015 – 01:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Medical Directors Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possible act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Vision A unified, comprehensive, and effective EMS/Trauma System for a healthy, safe Texas. Mission To promote, develop, and maintain a comprehensive EMS/Trauma System that will meet the needs of all patients and that will raise the standards for community health care by implementing innovative techniques and systems for the delivery of emergency care for the entire population. Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Report from Trauma System Committee Registry Workgroup (TSCRW) 2. Transport and care of patients with behavioral disorders 3. Pediatric Inter-Facility Transfer Guidelines draft by a GETAC work group for the Pediatric committee 4. Community Paramedic Task Force 5. Consider recommendation on the gaps between the Texas Medical Board rules, Title 22, Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 197, and DSHS EMS rules, 25 TAC, Chapter 157 6. Review and provide input and/or endorsement of the transfer / inter-facility transport guidelines developed by the GETAC Pediatric committee. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/834-6700
Department of State Health Services
August 20, 2015 – 02:30 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Trauma Systems Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possible act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call 1. Review of current DSHS EMS and Trauma System Rules, in Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 157, and make recommendations to DSHS with regard to the process for applying for trauma facility designation. 2. Trauma System Strategic Plan Revisions 3. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Registry Workgroup (TSCRW) 4. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Trauma Medical Director's workgroup 5. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Mid-Level Provider workgroup 6. Texas Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) Initiative 7. Trauma Registrar's Development Workgroup 8. Inclusion of the Stand-Alone EDs in Trauma System 9. Committee Member Stakeholder Reports a. GETAC Council b. Region VI American College of Surgeons/Committee on Trauma (ACS/COT) c. Texas Trauma Coordinator's Forum d. Level IV Trauma Centers e. Level III Trauma Centers f. Level II Trauma Centers g. Level I Trauma Centers h. Pediatric Trauma Centers i. Texas EMS/Trauma Foundation (TETAF) Trauma Division j. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) k. Trauma Center Administrators l. Texas Hospital Association m. Emergency Nurses Association 10. Pediatric Inter-Facility Transfer Guidelines draft by a GETAC work group for the Pediatric committee General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/834-6700
Department of State Health Services
August 20, 2015 – 04:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Cardiac Care Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possible act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call 1. Report on ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) data collection addressed in the Appropriations Act, Rider 97, of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 2013 2. Review and make suggestions for the revision of GETAC's strategic plan document, entitled: Strategic Plan for the Texas Emergency Healthcare System. a. Overview of the above strategic plan document b. Merging of previous suggested revisions to the strategic plan document when it was entitled, "A Strategic Plan for the Texas EMS/Trauma System." with Dr. Eastridge's re-write under the new title of Strategic Plan for the Texas Emergency Healthcare System 3. Report on pre-hospital data collection in Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council (SETRAC) in collaboration with the University of Texas Clinical and Translational Science Awards (UTCTSA) program Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/834-6700
8/21/2015
Department of State Health Services
August 21, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order Chair Approval of Minutes Members Chair Report and Discussion Assistant Commissioner Report, Division for Regulatory Services State EMS Trauma System Report, Office of EMS Trauma Systems Coordination Assistant Commissioner Report, Environmental Epidemiology and Disease Registries Section Assistant Commissioner Report, Division for Regional and Local Health Services GETAC Committee Summary Reports: Air Medical Committee Cardiac Care Committee Disaster/Emergency Preparedness Committee Education Committee EMS Committee Injury Prevention Committee Medical Directors Committee Pediatric Committee Stroke Committee Trauma Systems Committee GETAC Liaison Summary Reports: Texas EMS, Trauma, and Acute Care Foundation (TETAF) EMS for Children State Partnership update Discussion, public comment, and possible action on the following items: (Public comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) 1. Report from the Education Committee workgroups regarding stroke-specific continuing education requirements for EMS personnel certification and recertification. 2. Update from state EMS director on Interstate CompAct (Recognition of EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate CompAct) legislation 3. Support Infectious Disease Response Units as recognized components of the Emergency Medical Task Force system 4. Information sharing for high-consequence infectious disease 5. Position statement on the transport and care of patients with behavioral disorders 6. Report from task force on freestanding emergency departments and other facilities providing emergency care and the potential categorization or designation of such entities 7. How to improve the sharing of a medical facility's patient outcome data with EMS providers 8. Report on Pediatric Transfer and Transport Guidelines (Charles Macias, MD, MPH) 9. Child abuse and child fatality quality improvement issue (Charles Macias, MD, MPH) 10. Gaps between The Medical Practice Act, Texas Medical Board (TMB), Rule 197 and Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 157 (David Persse, MD, and the Medical Directors Committee) 11. Review and update of The Strategic Plan for the Texas EMS/Trauma System 12. Renaming the Texas Trauma and EMS System strategic plan report General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Review and list agenda Items for next meeting Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/834-6700
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