The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between July 18 and August 5.
7/15/2016
Texas Medical Board
July 15, 2016 – 09:30 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 supervised temporary licenses. 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Texas Medical Board
July 15, 2016 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Texas Physician Assistant Board Discipline and Ethics Committee 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. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding renewals involving impaired licensees.2 5. Review, discussion and possible action regarding appeals of dismissed complaints: 1 B. Jurisdictional-Not-Filed Complaints: 16-2363 16-3823 16-4063 6. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding selected files and cases. 1 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 15, 2016 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4501, Austin
Advisory Committee on Qualifications for Health Care Translators and Interpreters 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes from the May 20, 2016 meeting (Vote required). 3. Discussion on disseminating information on the committee report about qualifications for health care translators and interpreters. 4. Develop tracking plan for dissemination of information on the committee report and recommendations. 5. Discussion on preparation of a report for 2016. 6. Review of draft poster and flyer for committee recommendations. 7. Public comment 8. Discuss goals, work plan, and schedule for committee for 2016. 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/438-2944
Texas Medical Board
July 15, 2016 – 10:15 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Texas Physician Assistant Board Meeting 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. Email Update 3. Executive Director's Report. Legislative Update Outreach Update Personnel Update Budget Update Follow-up on Registration Question 4. Medical Director Report. 5. Physician Assistant Liaison Report. 6. Public Information Update. 7. Consideration and possible action regarding pending litigation. 8. Consideration and Approval of Non-Public Rehabilitation Orders and Modification Request/Termination Request of Non-Public Rehabilitation Orders. 9. Consideration and Approval of Modification Request/Termination Request Orders. 10. Consideration and Approval of Agreed Board Orders. 11. Consideration and Approval of Reinstatement Request Orders. 12. Consideration and Approval of Nunc Pro Tunc Orders. 13. Consideration and Approval of Mediated Settlement Agreement Orders. 14. Consideration and Approval of Termination of Suspension Orders. 15. Consideration and Approval of Remedial Plans. 16. Consideration and Approval of Administrative Agreed Orders. 17. Report on Temporary Suspension/Automatic Orders/Automatic Actions. 18. Report on Rehearing Requests. 19. Consideration and Approval of Cease and Desist Orders. Agenda item #20 at 10:30 a.m 20. Consideration and Approval of Determinations of Default. 1. Mark A. Gordon, PA, SOAH Docket No. 503-16-1972.PA 21. Consideration and possible action for Proposal for Decision. 22. 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: 23. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action, including rule review and adoption of proposed amendments to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 185, Physician Assistants: s185.2. Definitions s185.4 Procedural Rules s185.6 Annual Renewal s185.7 Temporary License s185.8 Inactive License 24. Open Forum for Public Comments. 25. Consideration and Approval of the April 1, 2015 Board Meeting Minutes. 26. Committee reports and the consideration and approval of minutes and action items of committees meeting during the board meeting. 27. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
7/17/2016
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
July 17, 2016 – 07:30 AM
Renaissance Hotel Austin, 9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin
Board Forum Texas Pharmacy Law Update and Board Forum – Members of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy will participate in a Forum at the Texas Pharmacy Association Annual Meeting. Additional Information Contact: Becky Damon, 512/305-8026
7/18/2016
Department of Aging and Disability Services
July 18, 2016 – 10:00 AM
701 West 51st St, John H. Winters Bldg., Public Hearing Rm, Austin
Texas Respite Advisory Committee 1. Call to order 2. Introduction of New Members 3. Texas Respite Advisory Committee (TRAC) Purpose 4. TRAC Strategic Plan 5. TRAC Bylaws 6. Robert's Rules of Orders-Basic Guidelines 7. Elect a Chairperson The meeting will adjourn at 12:00 PM. Additional Information Contact: Wendy Francik, 512/438-5163
Texas Medical Board
July 18, 2016 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadulupe, Tower 3, Suite 610, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1.Call to order. 2.Roll call. 3.Consideration of the Cease and Desist hearing of Ammar Hashim, MD, pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s165.052(a). 4.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 18, 2016 – 01:00 AM
909 West 45th St., Health and Human Services Commission, Bldg II, Public Hearing Room 164, Austin
Employment First Task Force 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review of June 28, 2016, meeting summary 3. Chair report on Employment First activities and related topics 4. Discussion of education and outreach process 5. Determining timelines and process for finalizing report to the Legislature 6. Legislative initiatives discussion 7. Member updates related to Employment First activities 8. Public comment 9. Adjourn Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Marc Mullins, Program Specialist, Employment Initiatives, Department of Aging and Disability Services, 512-438-3641, Marc.Mullins@dads.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Additional Information Contact: 512/424-6911
Department of Aging and Disability Services
July 18, 2016 – 01:30 PM
701 West 51st St, John H. Winters Bldg., Public Hearing Rm, Austin
Aging and Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee 1. Call to order 2. Introduction of New Members 3. Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Description 4. ADRC Three-Year Strategic Plan 5. ADRC Advisory Committee Bylaws 6. Robert's Rules of Orders-Basic Guidelines 7. Elect a Chairperson The meeting will adjourn at 3:00 PM. Additional Information Contact: Janene Roch, 512/438-3691
7/20/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 20, 2016 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Children's Policy Council 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and approval of meeting minutes for April 20, 2016, (vote may be required)* 3. Staff presentations a. Briefing from Ombudsman, Barbara Fountain b. Update on the Policy Council for Children and Families 4. Council discussion on legislative report and proposed recommendations (vote may be required)* a. Children Belong at Home: Nursing Facility Diversion, Medical Necessity, and Skilled versus Non-Skilled Caregivers b. Great Places to Learn: School Programs and Resources for Better Mental Health and Success in School c. Access to Appropriate Treatment: Autism State Plan Amendment and Behavior Analyst Certification d. Ready for the Future: Young Adults and Kids in Foster Care e. Creating a Meaningful Day: Sheltered Workshops, Day Habilitation, and Living Situations 5. Reflection and summary of the Children's Policy Council's work 6. Action items for staff or member follow-up 7. Public comment 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
July 20, 2016 – 02:00 PM
1200 E. Anderson Lane Board Room, Austin
Agency Operations Committee Public testimony: The presiding chair shall designate whether public testimony will be taken at the beginning of the meeting, at the time the related item is taken up by the Board after staff has presented the item, or any other time. For procedures on testifying, please go to http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/public testimony. I. Welcome and Committee Chair's Opening Remarks II. Consideration of Approval of the Minutes from April 27, 2016, Committee Meeting III. Public Testimony on Agenda items relating to the Agency Operations Committee IV. Agency Operations A. Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the agency's Legislative Appropriation Request for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019 B. Report on Major IT Projects in Progress C. Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to amendments to Chapter 25, Subchapter A, Sections 25.3 – 25.6 of Board rules, concerning the Optional Retirement Program D. Report on grants and contracts, including those exceed $1 million V. Finance A. Review of the Year to Date Fiscal Year 2016 Financial Report to the Board B. Update regarding the Loan Program Internal Audit Management Responses C. Consideration of adopting the staff's recommendation to the Committee relating to a contract with Pitney Bowes for postage services D. Consideration of adopting the staff's recommendation to the Committee relating to Student Loan Program support services E. Consideration of adopting the staff's recommendation to the Committee relating to invoking the option years of the contract with First Southwest, LLC to provide support for the arbitrage rebate and yield restriction liabilities of the agency's student loan bonds VI. Internal Audit A. Discussion of the Audit of the Agency-Wide Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2015 by KPMG, LLP B. Discussion of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation Audit of the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP), including an Audit Report dated February 17, 2016 and a Closure Letter dated April 8, 2016 C. Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the Annual Internal Audit Plan for 2017 D. Update on Internal Audit Reports and Activities VII. Compliance Monitoring A. Update on Compliance Monitoring Reports and Activities B. Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the Annual Compliance Monitoring Plan for 2017 C. Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the committee relating to the Final Report – An Audit of Formula Funding at South Texas College D. Update on an Audit of Formula Funding at Weatherford College VIII. Executive Session A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, the Agency Operations Committee will meet in closed session to receive its attorney's advice on legal matters relating to Agenda Item VII-A. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Agency Operations Committee may convene in Executive Session at any point in this meeting, concerning any item listed in the Agenda or to seek or to receive its attorney's advice on legal matters related thereto, pursuant to Texas Government Code Ann. 551.071. Note: The Board will not consider or act upon any item before the Agency Operations Committee at this meeting. This meeting is not a regular meeting of the full Board. Because the number of Board members who may attend the committee meeting may create a quorum of the full Board, the meeting of the Agency Operations Committee is also being posted as a meeting of the full Board. Bill Franz General Counsel Texas Penal Code Section 46.035(c) states: A license holder commits an offense if the license holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, regardless of whether the handgun is concealed or carried in a shoulder or belt holster, in the room or rooms where a meeting of a governmental entity is held and if the meeting is an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Government Code, and the entity provided notice as required by that chapter." Thus, no person can carry a handgun and enter the room or rooms where a meeting of the THECB is held if the meeting is an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Government Code. Please Note that this governmental meeting is, in the opinion of counsel representing THECB, an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Government Code and THECB is providing notice of this meeting as required by Chapter 551. In addition, please note that the written Communication required by Texas Penal Code Sections 30.06 and 30.07, prohibiting both concealed and open carry of handguns by Government Code Chapter 411 licensees, will be posted at the entrances to this governmental meeting. Additional Information Contact: Linda Battles, 512/427-6205
7/21/2016
Texas Board of Nursing
July 21, 2016 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
The agenda for the Texas Board of Nursing board meeting can be found here. Additional Information Contact: P. Vianes-Cabrera, 512/305-6811
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
July 21, 2016 – 08:30 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane Board Room, Austin
Coordinating Board Meeting This meeting will be web-cast through the Coordinating Board's website at: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board may convene in Executive Session at any point in this meeting, concerning any item listed in the Agenda or to seek or to receive its attorney's advice on legal matters related thereto, pursuant to Texas Government Code Ann. 551.071. Public testimony: The presiding chair shall designate whether public testimony will be taken at the beginning of the meeting, at the time the related item is taken up by the Board after staff has presented the item, or any other time as determined by the presiding chair. For procedures on testifying please go to http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/public testimony. I. Call to Order: Opening Remarks and Strategic Planning Presentation A. Recognition of Katherine Martin, recipient of the Kenneth H. Ashworth Fellowship Award 2016-2017 B. Commissioner's Remarks C. Strategic Planning Presentation by Chancellor Robert L. Duncan, Texas Tech University System II. Approval of Minutes A. April 28, 2016, Board Meeting B. June 29, 2016 Special Called Board Meeting III. Approval of the Consent Calendar A. Consent Calendar IV. Major Policy Discussion A. Achieving the goals of 60x30TX: Building the financial literacy of Texans to promote a better understanding of how and why to pay for higher education V. Recognition of Excellence A. The University of Texas at Austin – Texas Education Consortium for Male Students of Color VI. Matters relating to the Full Board A. Consideration of adopting the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee's recommendation relating to the allocation methodology for distribution of the one-time appropriation of unexpended balances in the Texas B-On-Time Program (House Bill 1, Article IX, Section 18.38, 84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session) B. Consideration of adopting the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee's recommendation relating to an allocation methodology for the one-time distribution of funds associated with the Teacher Education Program in Bilingual Education (House Bill 1, Article III, Special Provisions, Section 45, 84th Texas Legislature) C. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendations relating to a report on Veterinary Medical Education in Texas VII. Matters relating to the Committee on Affordability, Accountability and Planning A. Committee Chair's Overview B. Public Testimony on Items Relating to the Committee on Affordability, Accountability and Planning C. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to approval of the Closing the Gaps by 2015 Final Progress Report D. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to approval of the Space Model Study (House Bill 1, Article III, Rider 55, 84th Texas Legislature) E. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to a report on the Texas Grant Program (Senate Bill 28, 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) F. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to a report on the Physician Loan Repayment Program Retention Rates (House Bill 1, Article III, Rider 31, 84th Texas Legislature) G. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board for approval of the nominated members of the Financial Literacy Advisory Committee H. Report on facilities projects that were submitted to the Coordinating Board I. Proposed Rules: Report (1) Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to proposed amendments to Chapter 1, Subchapter J, Sections 1.149 – 1.151, and 1.154 of Board rules, concerning the Financial Aid Advisory Committee (2) Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the proposed new section to Chapter 4, Subchapter A, General Provisions, Section 4.12 concerning tracking the participation of students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in public institutions of higher education in Texas (Senate Bill 37, 84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session) (3) Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to amendments to Chapter 21, Subchapter C, Section 21.53 – 21.55 of Board rules, concerning the Hinson-Hazlewood College Student Loan Program (4) Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to Chapter 21, new Subchapter II, Sections 22.1080; 21.1081; 21.1083 – 21.1085; 21.1087 and 21.1088, concerning the Educational Aide Exemption Program (5) Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to Chapter 21, new Subchapter KK, concerning the Math and Science Scholars Loan Repayment Program (Senate Bill 686, 84th Texas Legislature) VIII. Lunch IX. Matters relating to the Committee on Academic and Workforce Success A. Committee Chair's Overview B. Public Testimony on Items Relating to the Committee on Academic and Workforce Success C. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the distribution of funds trusteed to the Coordinating Board to support family practice residency programs for Fiscal Year 2017 and the report on trusteed funds distributed in Fiscal Year 2016 D. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to requests for a new degree program: Texas A&M UNIVERSITY (1) Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in Interdisciplinary Engineering University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (2) Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (DCLS) degree with a major in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (3) Doctor in Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree with a major in Occupational Therapy University of Texas at Arlington (4) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree with a major in Kinesiology University of Texas at San Antonio (5) Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in Chemical Engineering E. Report on the FY 2016 Annual Report of Low-Producing Programs F. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to Frank Phillips College's request for a Branch Campus Maintenance Tax Election G. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to courses required for the Board approved Mexican American Field of Study, as required by Texas Education Code, Section 61.823 H. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the appointment of members to Advisory Committees: (1) Apply Texas Advisory Committee (2) Certification Advisory Council (CAC) (3) Engineering Field of Study (4) Graduate Education Advisory Committee (GEAC) (5) Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC) (6) Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) (7) Nursing Field of Study Advisory Committee (8) Undergraduate Education Advisory Committee (UEAC) I. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to a request to amend the contract with The University of Texas at Austin for the maintenance of the Apply Texas System J. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the reallocation of Work-Study Mentorship Program funding K. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the Aerospace and Aviation Report (S.B. 458, 84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session) L. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the January 2016 Annual Compliance Reports for institutions under a Certificate of Authorization (Names beginning with A' through O') M. Report to the Board on school closures and/or teach-outs pursuant to Chapter 7, Subchapter A, Section 7.7(5) N. Proposed Rules: (1) Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to amendments to Chapter 4, Subchapter C, Section 4.54 of Board rules concerning Exemptions, Exceptions, and Waivers, as related to Texas Education Code, Section 51.3062 Success Initiative (2) Consideration of adopting the Committee's
recommendation to the Board relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 5, Subchapter A, Section 5.5 of Board rules concerning the Uniform Admission Policy (3) Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the new Chapter 13, Subchapter M, Sections 13.300 – 13.304 of Board rules concerning standards and accounting methods for determining total research expenditures O. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to moving Chapter 1, Subchapters T – Z and Subchapter BB of Board rules relating to Fields of Study Advisory Committees to new Chapter 27, Fields of Study, Subchapters A – H P. Report on institutional requests acted on by the Commissioner or Assistant Commissioner since the previous Board meeting X. Matters relating to the Agency Operations Committee A. Committee Chairs Overview B. Public Testimony on Items Relating to the Agency Operations Committee C. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the agency's Legislative Appropriation Request for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019 D. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to amendments to Chapter 25, Subchapter A, Sections 25.3 – 25.6 of Board rules concerning Optional Retirement Program E. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the Annual Internal Audit Plan for FY 2017 F. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the Annual Compliance Monitoring Plan for FY 2017 XI. Adjournment. Texas Penal Code Section 46.035(c) states: A license holder commits an offense if the license holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, regardless of whether the handgun is concealed or carried in a shoulder or belt holster, in the room or rooms where a meeting of a governmental entity is held and if the meeting is an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Government Code, and the entity provided notice as required by that chapter." Thus, no person can carry a handgun and enter the room or rooms where a meeting of the THECB is held if the meeting is an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Government Code. Please Note that this governmental meeting is, in the opinion of counsel representing THECB, an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Government Code and THECB is providing notice of this meeting as required by Chapter 551. In addition, please note that the written Communication required by Texas Penal Code Sections 30.06 and 30.07, prohibiting both concealed and open carry of handguns by Government Code Chapter 411 licensees, will be posted at the entrances to this governmental meeting. Additional Information Contact: Raymund A. Paredes, 512/427-6101
Department of State Health Services
July 21, 2016 – 09:00 AM
MedStar Mobile Health, 2900 Alta Mere Drive, Fort Worth
Education Committee Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Call to Order/Introductions Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Continue with Public Education efforts for Hartford Consensus III and the Stop the Bleeding Coalition relating to the empowering of the public to serve as first responders in mass causality and active shooter events, identify education stakeholders toward public education during the 2016 EMS Conference in Dallas and set up education opportunity. 2. Continued Development of the Community Health Paramedic curriculum. 3. Continued Discussion of educational requirements for all EMS level certifications. 4. Discuss the Pediatric Facility Recognition Program and how we can support it. 5. Review EMS education state and national accreditation self-study document. 6. Review EMS Education equipment list. 7. Scheduling of future meetings. Announcements General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Meeting Summary Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: emsinfo@dshs.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 21, 2016 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room, Austin
Promoting Independence Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. State agency updates a. Department of Family and Protective Services b. Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services c. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs d. Department of State Health Services 3. State Supported Living Center update 4. Public comment 5. Home and Community-based Services regulations update 6. High medical needs project update 7. Money Follows the Person update 8. Community First Choice update 9. Subcommittee on individuals who are ventilator-dependent update 10. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: April Young, 512/424-6911
Texas Board of Nursing
July 21, 2016 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460, Austin
Notice of public hearing for Consideration of a Proposal from St. Philip's College To Establish An Associate Degree Nursing Education Program in San Antonio, Texas Date and Time: July 21, 2016 at 10:00 AM Place: Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe Street Tower 2, Room 225 Austin, Texas The Board will hear testimony from individuals who wish to present information concerning the proposal. Written testimony will also be considered and should be received in the Board's office by July 15, 2016. Address written testimony to: Katherine Thomas, MN, RN, FAAN, Executive Director Texas Board of Nursing 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 Austin, Texas 78701-3942. Additional Information Contact: Virginia Ayars, 512/305-7660
Texas Board of Nursing
July 21, 2016 – 10:20 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460, Austin
Notice of public hearing for Consideration of a Proposal from Howard College To Establish An Associate Degree Nursing Education Program in San Angelo, Texas Date and Time: July 21, 2016 at 10:20 AM Place: Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe Street Tower 2, Room 225 Austin, Texas The Board will hear testimony from individuals who wish to present information concerning the proposal. Written testimony will also be considered and should be received in the Board's office by July 15, 2016. Address written testimony to: Katherine Thomas, MN, RN, FAAN, Executive Director Texas Board of Nursing 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 Austin, Texas 78701-3942 Additional Information Contact: Virginia Ayars, 512/305-7660
Health Professions Council
July 21, 2016 – 01:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Ste 2-500, Austin
Council Meeting Agenda I Call to Order II Announcements A. Budget and Planning Report – Legislative Appropriations Request Discussion and Approval B.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: John Monk, 512/305-8550
Texas Board of Nursing
July 21, 2016 – 02:00 PM
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460, Austin
Notice of public hearing for Consideration of a Proposal from Texas A&M University-Texarkana To Establish A Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Education Program in Texarkana, Texas Date and Time: July 21, 2016 at 2:00 PM Place: Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe Street Tower 2, Room 225 Austin, Texas The Board will hear testimony from individuals who wish to present information concerning the proposal. Written testimony will also be considered and should be received in the Board's office by July 15, 2016. Address written testimony to: Katherine Thomas, MN, RN, FAAN, Executive Director Texas Board of Nursing 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 Austin, Texas 78701-3942. Additional Information Contact: Virginia Ayars, 512/305-7660
Department of Family and Protective Services
July 21, 2016 – 02:00 PM
John H. Winters Bldg Public Hearing Rm 125-E, 701 West 51st St, Austin
Family and Protective Services Council Work session: 1. Call to Order. 2. Staff Briefings: a. Executive Council Update. 3. New Business: a. Recommendation to propose rule changes to 40 TAC, Chapter 700, Subchapter C relating to Eligibility for Child Protective Services; Subchapter H relating to Adoption Assistance Program; Division 1 of Subchapter J relating to the Relative and Other Designated Caregiver Program; Division 2 of Subchapter J relating to the Permanency Care Assistance Program; and Division 2 of Subchapter Q relating to Post-Permanency Services. b. Recommendation to propose rule changes to 40 TAC 746, Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers, related to a comprehensive review. c. Recommendation to propose rule changes to 40 TAC 748, Minimum Standards for General Residential Operations, related to a comprehensive review. 4. Old Business: a. Recommendation to adopt rule changes to 40 TAC 744 Minimum Standards for School-Age and Before or After-School Programs, 745 Licensing, 746 Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers, and 747 Minimum Standards for Child-Care Homes, relating to health and safety requirements, training on the health and safety requirements, and background checks. b. Recommendation to adopt rule changes to 40 TAC, Chapters 705, Adult Protective Services and 711, Investigations of Individuals Receiving Services from Certain Providers. c. Recommendation to adopt rule changes to 40 TAC 745 Licensing, relating to enforcement actions and technical assistance. 5. Adjourn.* * Denotes action item. Texas Penal Code Section 46.035(c) states: "A license holder commits an offense if the license holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, regardless of whether the handgun is concealed or carried in a shoulder or belt holster, in the room or rooms where a meeting of a governmental entity is held and if the meeting is an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Government Code, and the entity provided notice as required by that chapter." Please Note that this governmental meeting is, in the opinion of counsel representing DFPS, an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Government Code and DFPS is providing notice of this meeting as required by Chapter 551. In addition, please note that the written communication required by Texas Penal Code Sections 30.06 and 30.07, prohibiting both concealed and open carry of handguns by Government Code Chapter 411 licensees, will be posted at the entrances to this governmental meeting. Additional Information Contact: Lesley Guthrie, 512/438-4308
7/22/2016
Texas Board of Nursing
July 22, 2016 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
The agenda for the Texas Board of Nursing board meeting can be found here. Additional Information Contact: P. Vianes-Cabrera, 512/305-6811
Department of Family and Protective Services
July 22, 2016 – 09:00 AM
John H. Winters Bldg Public Hearing Rm 125-E, 701 West 51st St,
Austin
Family and Protective Services Council 1. Call to Order. 2. Reading, Corrections, and Approval of Minutes of April 22, 2016, regular meeting*. 3. Agency Briefings: a. PEI Strategic Plan Update. b. Commissioner's Report: Observations and Priorities, DFPS Program Updates, Recognition of the DFPS Council.c. Chair's Report. 4. Public Testimony. 5. New Business: a. Recommendation to propose rule changes to 40 TAC, Chapter 700, Subchapter C relating to Eligibility for Child Protective Services; Subchapter H relating to Adoption Assistance Program; Division 1 of Subchapter J relating to the Relative and Other Designated Caregiver Program; Division 2 of Subchapter J relating to the Permanency Care Assistance Program; and Division 2 of Subchapter Q relating to Post-Permanency Services*. b. Recommendation to propose rule changes to 40 TAC 746, Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers, related to a comprehensive review*. c. Recommendation to propose rule changes to 40 TAC 748, Minimum Standards for General Residential Operations, related to a comprehensive review *. 6. Old Business: a. Recommendation to adopt rule changes to 40 TAC 744 Minimum Standards for School-Age and Before or After-School Programs, 745 Licensing, 746 Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers, and 747 Minimum Standards for Child-Care Homes, relating to health and safety requirements, training on the health and safety requirements, and background checks*. b. Recommendation to adopt rule changes to 40 TAC, Chapters 705, Adult Protective Services and 711, Investigations of Individuals Receiving Services from Certain Providers *. c. Recommendation to adopt rule changes to 40 TAC 745 Licensing, relating to enforcement actions and technical assistance*. 7. Adjourn.* *Denotes Action Item. Additional Information Contact: Lesley Guthrie, 512/438-4308
7/25/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 25, 2016 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and approval of meeting minutes from April 15, 2016 (vote may be taken)* 3. Report overview 4. Council discussion of legislative report and proposed recommendations (vote may be taken)* a. Recommendation I: Promote the two-component definition of palliative care b. Recommendation II: Promote expansion of Supportive and Palliative Care (SPC) programs in Texas c. Recommendation III: Expand training, awareness, and continuing education related to SPC d. Recommendation IV: Promote the highest standards for quality e. Recommendation V: Provide model policies and protocols for SPC programs f. Other potential recommendations g. Final guidance for the report 5. Council discussion of proposed website, navigation, and governance (vote may be taken)* a. Site map and page features b. Discussion of proposed links and resources c. Website governance 6. Continuing education (vote may be taken)* 7. Next steps for the Council 8. Public comment 9. Action items for staff or member follow-up 10. Adjourn * Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Jimmy Blanton, Director, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-380-4372, jimmy.blanton@hhsc.state.tx.us. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
7/26/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 26, 2016 – 01:00 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Updates on issues related to Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program. Call-in: 1-877-226-9790 Access Code: 4791775. This meeting will be webcast. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducts many stakeholder meetings on a variety of topics. Based on stakeholder feedback, HHSC is going to convene a consolidated meeting to reduce the number of meetings stakeholders need to attend. At this meeting, HHSC representatives will provide program updates on Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).1. Welcome and introductions 2. Executive Commissioner's update on stakeholder input to improve member and provider experience 3. 1115 Transformation Waiver update 4. Program updates a. STAR b. CHIP c. STAR+PLUS d. STAR Health e. Medicaid and CHIP Dental Programs f. Duals Demonstration 5. Upcoming contract changes 6. Medicaid initiatives a. STAR Kids b. Medicaid for Breast and Cervical Cancer c. Adoption and Permanency Care Assistance d. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Pilot e. Senate Bill 760 implementation 7. Provider enrollment 8. Upcoming procurements 9. Managed care financial update 10. Health plan management update 11. Open discussion 12. Adjourn. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content or future meeting agenda topics should be directed to MedicaidManagedCare@hhsc.state.tx.us.
7/27/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 27, 2016 – 01:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 2530, Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Housing Subcommittee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Approval of Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee, Housing Subcommittee meeting minutes from April 27, 2016 3. Update and presentation of Assistive Technology and Marketing 4. Update on Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Account and Special Needs Trust 5. Discuss future meetings dates and Agenda items 6. Adjourn Contact: Questions regarding Agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Jesse Rose Moorhead, Manager-Operations Support Unit, Utilization Management and Review, Access and Intake Division, Department of Aging and Disability Services, 512-438-5391, or jesse.moorhead@dads.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Additional Information Contact: Jesse Moorhead, 512/438-5391
7/28/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 28, 2016 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room, Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and adoption of April 28, 2016, meeting minutes (Vote required) 3. Legislative Report update 4. Home and Community-based settings requirements update 5. Public comment* 6. Health and Human Services Transformation update 7. Lunch 8. STAR Kids update 9. Subcommittee updates a. Day Habilitation and Employment Services b. Housing c. Quality d. Transition to Managed Care 10. Break 11. Discuss post-secondary education workgroup 12. Discuss membership term expirations and solicitation for applications process 13. Discuss next steps and Agenda items for October 27, 2016, meeting 14. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sallie Allen, 512/424-6969
7/29/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 29, 2016 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St., Dept of Aging and Disability Services, John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Drug Utilization Review Board 1. Call to order 2. Approval of Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board minutes from April 29, 2016 (Vote required) 3. Old business: Report on Health and Human Services Commission decisions on acceptance of the DUR Board recommendations from the April 29, 2016, meeting 4. New business: Public comment on drug classes to be reviewed for the Medicaid Preferred Drug List (PDL)*: a. Alzheimer's agents b. Antihistamines, minimally sedating c. Antihypertensives, sympatholytic d. Antivirals, oral e. Calcium channel blockers f. Cephalosporins and related antibiotics g. Fluoroquinolones, oral h. Glucocorticoids, oral i. Immunosuppressives, oral j. Iron, oral k. Leukotriene modifiers l. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs m. Ophthalmic antibiotic/Steroid combinations n. Ophthalmic antibiotics o. Ophthalmics for allergic conjunctivitis p. Ophthalmics, anti-inflammatory q. Ophthalmics, glaucoma r. Otic anti-infectives and anesthetics s. Otic antibiotics t. Prenatal vitamins u. Skeletal muscle relaxants v. Steroids, Topical high w. Steroids, Topical low x. Steroids, Topical medium y. Steroids, Topical very high z. Ulcerative colitis Public comment on new drugs to be reviewed for the Medicaid PDL*: a. Acne Agents, Topical / Aczone gel with pump b. Antimigraine Agents, Triptans / Onzetra Xsail c. Antimigraine Agents, Triptans / Zembrace Symtouch d. Antipsychotics / Vraylar e. Cytokine & CAM Antagonists / Taltz f. Cytokine & CAM Antagonists / Xeljanz XR g. Hepatitis C Agents / Zepatier h. Hypoglycemics, Insulin / Humulin 500 U/M pen i. Intranasal Rhinitis Agents / Rhinocort Allergy OCT j. Intranasal Rhinitis Agents / Ticanase k. Stimulants & Related Agents / Adzenys XR ODT l. Stimulants & Related Agents / Dyanavel XR m. Stimulants & Related Agents / Quillichew ER 5. Therapeutic and clinical drug reviews and updates – Chris Andrews, Pharm.D., Magellan Medicaid Administration 6. Executive Work Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 531.071, and in accordance with Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Subchapter F, Section 354.1941(c)(2), the DUR Board may meet in executive session on one or more items listed under new business as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act. 7. Announcement of drugs recommended for the Medicaid PDL 8. Lunch 9. Retrospective DUR: Larry Dent, Pharm. D., BCPS, Xerox Heritage, LLC a. Report on recent retrospective DUR interventions sent: i. Stroke prevention ii. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder management b. Report on recent retrospective DUR interventions outcome: i. Atypical antipsychotics utilization review ii. Diabetes disease management c. Retrospective DUR proposals: (Vote required)* i. Atypical antipsychotics: Optimization of use ii. Benzodiazepine anxiolytics and controlled sedative hypnotics 10. Prospective prior authorization proposals (clinical edits): Christina Faulkner, Pharm. D., Health Information Designs, LLC (Vote required)* a. High and very high potency topical corticosteroid agents b. Opiate/benzodiazepine/muscle relaxant combination update 11. Retrospective drug use, criteria for outpatient use in Vendor Drug Program: Jennifer Seltzer, Pharm. D., University of Texas at San Antonio (Vote required)* a. COX-2 inhibitors b. Ketorolac c. Mecasermin d. Nonsedating antihistamines e. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NDAIDs) f. Skeletal muscle relaxants 12. Adjourn 13. Next meeting date: October 14, 2016 *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Maribel Castoreno, 512/707-6112
Department of State Health Services
July 29, 2016 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, DSHS Central Office, 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/2355937134272177410 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the webinar. Welcome and introductions. Approval of minutes (May 20, 2016). *Action Item Public comment. CHW Spotlight: CHWs and the Impact of Technology. CHW Affinity Group. CHW Reimbursement: Summary – Medicaid Finance Research. CHW Evaluation Survey 2016: Mid-year Update. Advisory Committee Workgroups Updates. Process for Officer Nominations. Committee Business. *Action Item – Review and recommend to DSHS applications for certification of training institutions. Program Update. Committee Member Sharing: Think about a situation where someone in your community who didn't know about or have any experience with a CHW recently had the opportunity to work with CHWs. Share a bit about their experience. What did they learn from the CHW(s) What did the CHW(s) learn New business for consideration at next meeting. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Beverly MacCarty, 512/776-6663
8/5/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Committee
August 5, 2016 – 08:00 AM
Brown Heatly Building, Room 5155 , 4900 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Small and Large, State-Operated Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on Aug. 5, 2016, at 8 a.m. to receive public comment on the proposed interim per diem Medicaid reimbursement rates for small and large, state-operated Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability (ICF/IID) operated by the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS). The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 1, §355.105(g), which require that public hearings be held on proposed reimbursement rates before such rates are approved by HHSC. Proposal. As the single state agency for the state Medicaid program, HHSC proposes the following interim per diem reimbursement rates for small and large, state-operated ICF/IIDs operated by DADS, to be effective Sept. 1, 2016: Small State-Operated ICF/IID Facilities – Proposed interim daily rate: $719.85; Large State-Operated ICF/IID Facilities – Medicaid Only clients – Proposed interim daily rate: $850.69; Large State-Operated ICF/IID Facilities – Dual-eligible Medicaid/Medicare clients – Proposed interim daily rate: $821.21. HHSC is proposing these interim rates so that adequate funds will be available to serve individuals residing in these facilities. The proposed interim rates account for actual and projected increases in costs to operate these facilities. Methodology and Justification. The proposed rates were determined in accordance with the rate setting methodologies codified as 1 TAC Chapter 355, Subchapter D, §355.456(e), relating to Reimbursement Methodology. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available on July 22, 2016. Those interested may also 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 RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also will 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, Rate Analysis Department, 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, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751-2316. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax : Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us
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