The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between July 22 and August 11.
7/24/2017
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
July 24, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225, Austin
Interagency Prescription Monitoring Program Work Group Meeting A G E N D A I. Call to Order II. Review of Meeting Minutes Held April 24, 2017 III. Update on Program a) Statistics b) Threshold reporting c) Legislation Impacting the Prescription Monitoring Program IV. Open Discussion V. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Allison Benz, 512/305-8037
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 24, 2017 – 09:00 AM
Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1530, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
AGENDA: Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Legislative and Policy Committee July 24, 2017 9 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 1530 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 Conference Call: Call In: 1-877-226-9790 Guest Code: 7071613 1. Call to order 2. Welcome/Introductions 3. Committee member discussion regarding legislation impacting Texans with brain injury 4. Review and discuss committee goals and future projects 5. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Melanie Skyler, 512/438-4364
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 24, 2017 – 09:30 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1530), Austin
AGENDA: Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Education and Awareness and Services and Supports Committee July 24, 2017 9:30 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 1530 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 Conference Call: Call In: 1-877-226-9790 Guest Code: 7071613 1. Call to order 2. Welcome/Introductions 3. Committee member updates regarding the family navigator project 4. Review and discuss committee goals and future projects 5. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Melanie Skyler, 512/438-4364
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 24, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
AGENDA: Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council July 24, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 Conference Call: Call In: 1-877-226-9790 Guest Code: 7071613 1. Call to order 2. Welcome/Introductions 3. Adoption of meeting minutes from April 10, 2017 4. Department of State Health Services Injury Epidemiology and Surveillance overview and update 5. Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services and Independent Living Services program updates 6. Brain Injury Association of Texas latest events and activities presentation 7. Texas Brain Injury Alliance latest events and activities presentation 8. HHS bylaws update 9. Discussion of committee business a. Legislative and Policy Committee b. Education and Awareness / Services and Supports Committee c. Membership and Bylaws Committee 10. Public comment 11. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Melanie Skyler, 512/438-4364
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 24, 2017 – 02:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1530), Austin
AGENDA: Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Executive Committee July 24, 2017 2 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 1530 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 Conference Call: Call In: 1-877-226-9790 Guest Code: 7071613 1. Call to order 2. Welcome/Introductions 3. Discuss follow up items from morning's full council meeting 4. Discuss agenda items for next quarter meeting 5. Develop action plan for action items needing follow up including identifying gaps in and barriers to brain injury services in Texas 6. Review and discuss committee goals and future projects 7. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Melanie Skylar, 512/438-4364
7/25/2017
Texas Board of Nursing
July 25, 2017 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Rm 225, Austin
Advisory Committee on Education 10:00 AM Call to Order 10:10 AM Review of the Agenda 10:20 AM Review of the Minutes: June 22, 2017 ACE Meeting 10:30 AM Review of Board Charges to ACE 10:45 AM Review of Board Charge related to substantially equivalent education standards 11:00 AM Review of Board Charge related to classroom and clinical hours requirements for VN programs 11:45 AM Working Lunch (Ordered in – reservations required) 12:00 PM Review of Board Charge related to pathway to initial licensure for graduates of out-of-state programs not meeting substantially equivalent education standards 1:15 PM Review of Board Charge related to the use of standardized exit examinations as a graduation requirement 2:45 PM Questions and Follow-Up 3:00 PM Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Ciara Williamson, 512/305-7653
7/26/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 26, 2017 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St. (Department of Aging and Disabilities Services, John H. Winters Building, Public, Hearing Room 125), Austin
Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services AGENDA: Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services July 26, 2017 9 a.m. Meeting Site: Department of Aging and Disabilities Services John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 125 701 West 51st St. Austin, TX 78751 Teleconference Access: 1-877-820-7831 Passcode: 834918# 1. Opening remarks and introductions 2. Approval of minutes from April 21, 2017, committee meeting 3. Review and approval of bylaws 4. Review status of mandatory trainings 5. Update on access issues 6. Legislative update 7. Jail-based competency restoration rule update 8. Review schedule of future deliverables 9. McLennan County Pre-Trial Diversion Program Presentation by Dana Lafayette, Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center, and Abel Reyna, McLennan County District Attorney's Office 10. Review and approve the Plan for the Appropriate and Timely Provision of Mental Health Services 11. Public comment 12. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Tamra Boyd-Ostrout, 512/206-5056
Texas Diabetes Council
July 26, 2017 – 07:00 PM
Hyatt Place North Central, 7522 North IH-35, Meeting Room 2, Austin
Advocacy and Outreach Committee 1. Call to Order 2. Introductions 3. Approval of April 26, 2017, Meeting Minutes (Action Item) 4. Statewide Assessment of Existing Programs for the Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes (Action Item) 5. Texas Medicaid Challenges to Care: Provider Roadblocks and Patient Issues 6. State of Texas Legislative Update 7. American Diabetes Association Advocacy Update 8. Diabetes Research Updates (Outcomes Research/Recent Articles by Subcommittee Members) 9. Statewide Professional Diabetes Education Updates 10. Coordinating Calendar Items (Information about upcoming conferences, events etc) 11. Next Meeting Date – October 25, 2017 12. Public Comments 13. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Ashley Doyle, 512.776-7490
Texas Diabetes Council
July 26, 2017 – 08:00 PM
Hyatt Place Hotel, North Central, Meeting Room 1, 7522 North IH 35, Austin
Medical Professionals Advisory Subcommittee Mission Statement: To develop standards of care for prevention, identification, and clinical treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus in the State of Texas and to continue to develop new clinical care algorithms and update existing algorithms, which are evidence-based and unbiased to be recommended to the Texas Diabetes Council and to develop educational programs for patients and health care professionals. 1. Call to Order; and Welcome 2. Designate Recorder, Roll Call, and Mission Statement 3. Review and Approve April 25th Minutes (Action Item) 4. Review and Approve January 25th Minutes (Action Item) 5. Discussion and Updates – a. Statewide Assessment of Existing Programs for the Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes (Action Item) b. Establishment of New Priority Projects For Medical Professional Advisory Subcommittee (Action Item) c. Diabetes Toolkit Updates (Action Item) 6. Public Comments 7. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Luby Garza, 512/776-7490
7/27/2017
Texas Diabetes Council
July 27, 2017 – 08:30 AM
Texas Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, Moreton Building, Room M-653, Austin
Outcomes Advisory Subcommittee Agenda: Mission Statement: To support the Texas Diabetes Council (TDC) in carrying-out its vision and mission by identifying sources of comparative diabetes-related data, analyzing outcome-related data, and identifying groups who positively impact diabetes care in Texas. Plan to Prevent and Control Diabetes in Texas priorities: a. Advancing Public Policy Affecting Diabetes b. Evaluating the Impact of Diabetes in Texas c. Promoting Comprehensive Programs for the Prevention of Diabetes d. Increasing Public Awareness, Promoting Community Outreach and Diabetes Education e. Improving Diabetes Care and Prevention of Complications by Health Care Professionals 1. Call to Order, Welcome, and Introductions 2. Review and Approve January 26 and April 27, 2017, Minutes (Action Item) 3. Statewide Assessment of Existing Programs for the Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes (Action Item) 4. Presentation to Medicaid Medical Directors 5. Outcomes Research/Recent Articles 6. Public Comment 7. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Jimi Ripley-Black, 512/776-7490
Texas Diabetes Council
July 27, 2017 – 09:00 AM
1100 W.49th St., Tower Building, 6th Floor, Room T-607, Austin
Medical Professionals Advisory Subcommittee Mission Statement: To develop standards of care for prevention, identification, and clinical treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus in the State of Texas and to continue to develop new clinical care algorithms and update existing algorithms, which are evidence-based and unbiased to be recommended to the Texas Diabetes Council and to develop educational programs for patients and health care professionals. 1. Call to Order; and Welcome 2. Designate Recorder, Roll Call, and Mission Statement 3. Review and Approve January 26, 2017 Minutes (Action Item) 4. Review and Approve April 27, 2017 Minutes (Action Item) 5. Presentation Discussion and Updates – a. Diabetes Related Outcomes Research and Pharmacoeconomics (Action Item) b. Statewide Assessment of Existing Programs for the Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes (Action Item) c. Discuss of New Priority Projects For Medical Professional Advisory Subcommittee (Action Item) d. Report of the TDC website transition and Diabetes Toolkit Updates (Action Item) 6. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Luby Garza, 512/776-7490
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 27, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Redesign Advisory Committee AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee July 27, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 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, Texas 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, Texas 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 the Health and Human Services Commission, an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and the Health and the Human Services Commission (HHSC) 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 Texas Government Code Chapter 411 licensees, will be posted at the entrances to this governmental meeting. 1. Welcome and Chair report 2. Meet with Executive Commissioner Smith 3. Meet with Associate Commissioner of Medicaid/Children's Health Insurance Program Services Department, Jami Snyder 4. Legislative Report – Planning and discussion 5. Review and adoption of April 27, 2017, meeting minutes (Vote required) 6. Lunch 7. Budget update 8. Post-Legislative Session update 9. Texas Home Living (TxHmL) and Home and Community-based Services (HCBS) rates update 10. Break 11. Discussion of HCBS settings 12. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Managed Care Pilot and TxHmL carve-in 13. Subcommittee updates, new subcommittee, and subcommittee membership 14. Public comment 15. Discuss October 26, 2017, agenda topics and review action items 16. Adjourn/Thank you Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Tony Moreno, 512/462-6278
Texas Diabetes Council
July 27, 2017 – 11:00 AM
1100 West 49th Street, Tower Building, 6th Floor 607, Austin
Health Care Professionals Advisory Subcommittee Purpose: To advise the Texas Diabetes Council regarding diabetes care standards, treatment algorithms, materials dissemination and outcomes evaluation. 1. Call to Order, Welcome, Introductions 2. Designate Recorder and Roll Call (Action Item) 3. Mission Statement 4. Review and Approve January 26, 2017 Minutes (Action Item) 5. Review and Approve April 27, 2017 Minutes (Action Item) 6. Medical Professional Advisory Subcommittee Report (Action Item) 7. Outcomes Advisory Subcommittee Report (Action Item) 8. Review Statewide Assessment of Existing Programs for the Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes (Action Item) 9. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Luby Garza, 512/776-7490
Texas Diabetes Council
July 27, 2017 – 01:00 PM
Texas Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, Room M-100, Austin
Mission: To effectively reduce the health and economic burdens of diabetes in Texas. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Action on Absences 4. Approval of January 26 and April 27, 2017 Meeting Minutes (Action Item) 5. Chair's Address and Report 6. Presentations: Improvement in Annual A1C Control Rates at Scott & White Health Plan and Baylor Scott and White Health; Omada Health, Changing the Trajectory of Obesity Related Chronic Disease in Texas 7. DSHS Diabetes Prevention and Control Program Report 8. Health Care Professionals Advisory Committee a. Medical Professionals Advisory Subcommittee -1. Algorithm Review, Discussion and Updates –a. Diabetes Related Outcomes Research and Pharmacoeconomics (Action Item) –b. New Priority Projects for Medical Professional Advisory Subcommittee (Action Item) –c. Diabetes Toolkit Update (Action Item) –d. Statewide Assessment of Existing Programs for the Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes (Action Item) b. Outcomes Advisory Subcommittee -1. Presentation to Medicaid Medical Directors -2. Outcomes Research/Recent Articles -3. Statewide Assessment of Existing Programs for the Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes (Action Item) 9. Advocacy and Outreach Committee a. Statewide Assessment of Existing Programs for the Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes (Action Item) b.Texas Medicaid Challenges to care: Provider Roadblocks and Patients Issues c. State of Texas Legislatives Update d. American Diabetes Association Advocacy Update e. Diabetes Research Update (Outcomes Research/Recent Articles by Subcommittee Members) f. Statewide Professional Diabetes Education Updates g.Coordinating Calendar Items (Information about upcoming conferences, events, etc.) 10. Program Reports a. Public Information and Education b. Community Diabetes Education Programs 11. Agency Reports a. Texas Workforce Commission b. Department of State Health Services c. Health and Human Services Commission/Texas Medicaid 12. Member Announcements 13. Public Comment (No Action Required) 14. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Cattina Horn, 512/776-7490
7/28/2017
Texas Medical Board
July 28, 2017 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 780, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Application for Temporary Suspension With Notice pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s164.059 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 28, 2017 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St. (Department of Aging and Disability Services, John H. Winters Building, Public, Hearing Room), Austin
Drug Utilization Review Board AGENDA: Drug Utilization Review Board July 28, 2017 9 a.m. Meeting Site: Department of Aging and Disability Services John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 701 West 51st St. Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes from April 28, 2017 (Vote required) 3. Old business: Report on Health and Human Services Commission decisions on acceptance of the Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board recommendations from the April 28, 2017, 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, sympatholytics d. Antivirals, oral e. Bile salts f. Calcium channel blockers g. Cephalosporins and related antibiotics h. Fluoroquinolones, oral i. Glucocorticoids, oral j. Hypoglycemics, SGLT2 k. Immunosuppressants, oral l. Iron, oral m. Leukotriene modifiers n. NSAIDs o. Ophthalmic antibiotics p. Ophthalmic antibiotic-steroid combinations q. Ophthalmic for allergic conjunctivitis r. Ophthalmic, anti-inflammatories s. Ophthalmic, glaucoma agents t. Otic antibiotics u. Otic anti-infectives and anesthetics v. Prenatal vitamins w. Skeletal muscle relaxants x. Steroids, topical high y. Steroids, topical low z. Steroids, topical medium aa. Steroids, topical very high bb. Ulcerative colitis agents Public comment on new drugs to be reviewed for the Medicaid PDL: a. Analgesics, narcotics long/ Arymo ER b. Cytokine and CAM antagonists/ Siliq c. Glucocorticoids, inhaled/ AirDuo Respiclick d. Immunomodulators, atopic dermatitis/ Dupixent e. Progestational agents/ Makena 5. Therapeutic and clinical drug reviews and updates – Sarah Martinez, Pharm. D., Magellan Medicaid Administration 6. Executive work session Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 531.071, and in accordance with Texas Administrative Code, Title 1, 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. Lunch 8. Announcements of drugs recommended for the Medicaid PDL 9. Retrospective DUR: Luke Boehmer, Pharm. D., Conduent, LLC a. Report on recent retrospective DUR interventions sent: i. Naloxone for opioid-related overdose ii. Diabetes disease management 2017 b. Report on recent retrospective DUR interventions outcome: i. Diabetes disease management 2016 ii. Multiple drug therapy regimen review (Polypharmacy) 2016 c. Retrospective DUR proposals: (Vote required) i. Opioid use during pregnancy ii. Multiple drug therapy regimen review (Polypharmacy) 2017 iii. Stroke prevention 2017 10. Prospective prior authorization proposals (clinical edits): Christina Faulkner, Pharm. D., Health Information Designs, LLC (Vote required) a. Diclofenac 3% Gel, Diclofenac 1.5% and 2% Topical Solution b. Dupixent (Dupilumab) c. Emflaza (Deflazacort) d. Nuplazid (Pimavanserin) 11. Retrospective drug use, criteria for outpatient use in Vendor Drug Program: Jennifer Seltzer, Pharm. D., University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy (Vote required) a. Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors b. Oral/Rectal Benzodiazepines (not including sedative/hypnotics) c. Exogenous Insulin Products d. Low-Molecular-Weight Heparins e. Memantine (Namenda) f. Rifaximin (Xifaxan) 12. Adjourn 13. Next meeting date: November 3, 2017 Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Maribel Castoreno, 512/707-6112
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
July 28, 2017 – 09:00 AM
Executive Council of PT/OT Examiners; 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin
Investigation Committee (1) Call to order. (2) Public comment. (3) Review and possible action on cases (4) Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Lea Weiss, 512/305-6900
Department of State Health Services
July 28, 2017 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, 1100 West 49th Street, Room 607, Austin
Stock Epinephrine Advisory Committee The Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call meeting to order and introduction of members, guests, and staff. 2. Approval of the agenda for the July 28, 2017 Stock Epinephrine Advisory Committee. 3. Approval of the minutes from the April 7, 2017 Stock Epinephrine Advisory Committee meeting. 4. Discussion and possible action regarding epinephrine auto-injector resources that will be made available on the School Health webpage in conjunction with the adoption of the epinephrine auto-injector rule. 5. Update on the status of the epinephrine auto-injector rule draft. 6. Discussion regarding future activities of the Stock Epinephrine Advisory Committee. 7. Public comment. 8. Adjournment. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the Presiding Officer. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Committee's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item. The Presiding Chair may establish and announce limitations on speakers, including time limits and when speakers may address the Committee. The limitations, if any, may vary from meeting to meeting. Additional Information Contact: Anita Wheeler, 512/776-7279
Department of State Health Services
July 28, 2017 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Central Campus, Moreton Building, 1100 West 49th Street, Conference Room M-418, 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/5393535926418504450 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the webinar. Welcome and introductions Approval of minutes (May 19, 2017) *Action Item Public comment Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Nonprofit Community Health Navigator Program Re-imagining Health Care with CHWs Trauma and Injury Prevention: Reality Education for Drivers (RED) Advisory Committee Workgroups Updates Break Committee Business *Action Item – Review and recommend to DSHS applications for certification of training institutions: DSHS Office of Border Health – CHW and Instructor Continuing Education **Action Item – Approve the funding and employment recommendations for CHWs included in the Medicaid summary developed by the CHW Advisory Committee 1. Amend the Texas Medicaid State Plan to finance the CHW workforce 2. Implement and integrate the CHW workforce in current Texas Medicaid merit-based incentive-based programs similar to the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Program quality-based metric incentive payments (MIPs) 3. Convene multi-sector coalitions (e.g., government, community-based organizations, contracted agencies, and healthcare, etc.) 4. Support internal policy and program development with intra-governmental partners (e.g. Medicaid officials) 5. Provide direct funding for CHW programs through state and territorial health agencies 6. Conduct research on policy and practice models from other states 7. Implement additional financing options available under Medicaid for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) ***Action Item – Approve sending the just approved recommendations for funding and employment in Medicaid to the Executive Commissioner to take action on the recommendations ****Action Item – Approve ending the CHW Evaluation Survey on October 1st, 2017 Committee Member Sharing Please share services provided by CHWs as well as their experiences (positive/negative) in assisting the immigrant community. New business for consideration at next meeting Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Beatrice Smith, 512/776-2208
8/1/2017
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
August 1, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225, Austin
Board Business Meeting A G E N D A A. Announcements Meeting Procedures Board Members Staff Continuing Education B. Discussion and Approval of Minutes TSBP Board Business Meeting Held May 2, 2017 Temporary Suspension Hearings TSBP Executive Committee Meeting Held June 20-21, 2017 C. Consideration of Personnel Matters C.1 Review and Approval of Recommendations from Executive Director Selection Committee D. Discussion of and Possible Action Regarding Rules D.1 Final Adoption of Rules D.1.1 Amendments to s291.32 Concerning Dispensing Pharmacist Responsibilities D.1.2 Amendments to s291.33 Concerning Library Requirements D.1.3 Amendments to s291.34 Concerning Documenting Identity of Pharmacist Receiving Orally or Telephonically Transmitted Prescriptions; and Transferring Controlled Substance Prescriptions D.1.4 Amendments to s291.76 Concerning Withdrawal of Drugs in Class ASC Pharmacies D.1.5 Amendments to s291.77 Concerning Licensing Requirements for Class C-S Pharmacies D.1.6 Amendments to s291.93 Concerning Practitioners Initiating Therapy in Class D (Clinic)Pharmacies D.2 Proposal of Rules D.2.1 Amendments to s281.65 Concerning Administrative Penalties D.2.2 Amendments to s291.3 Concerning Notification for Fires and Disasters D.2.3 Amendments to s291.5 Concerning Notification When Closing a Pharmacy D.2.4 Amendments to s291.9 Concerning Pick Up Locations D.2.5 Amendments to s291.31 Concerning the Definition of Dispensing Error D.2.6 Amendments to s291.74 Concerning Drug Use Review in Certain Rural Hospitals D.2.7 Amendments to s291.121 Concerning Telepharmacies D.2.8 Amendments to '291.131 and 291.133 Concerning Information Required In Written Agreements with Practitioners D2.9 Amendments to s297.7 Concerning Technician Examinations D.2.10 Amendments to s297.8 Concerning Continuing Education Requirements for Technicians D.2.11 Amendments to s297.10 Concerning Registration for Military Service Members, Military Veterans, and Military Spouses D.2.12 Amendments to s309.6 Concerning Documentation of Generic Substitution D.2.13 Amendments Concerning License Fees D.2.13.1 s291.6 Concerning Pharmacies D.2.13.2 s295.5 Concerning Pharmacists D.2.13.3 s297.4 Concerning Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Technician Trainees D.3 Rule Review D.3.1 Review and Approval of Rule Review Plan for FY2018-FY2021 E. Discussion of and Possible Action Concerning Reports of Committees/Task Forces E.1 Update on Task Force on Implementation of Rules Relating to USP General Chapter 800 – Hazardous Drugs F. Discussion of and Possible Action Concerning the Following Reports and Discussions F.1 Financial Update F.1.1 Review of FY2017 Expenditures F.1.2 Review of Board Member Travel Budget F.1.3 Consideration of Material Changes to Contracts for Goods and Services Awarded Under Chapter 2155 of Texas Government Code F.1.4 Review and Approval of FY2018 Operating Budget and Revenue Projections F.1.5 Consideration for Approval of the Executive Director's Salary Increase Noted in the Appropriations Act CF F.2 Update Concerning Program to Aid Impaired Pharmacists and Pharmacy Students F.2.1 Update on Number of Participating Individuals F.2.2 Professional Recovery Network (PRN) F.2.2.1 Presentation and Discussion Concerning PRN Expenditures and Activities by PRN Director Courtney Hulbert F.3 Review and Approval of TSBP FY2016 Annual Report F.4 Review and Approval of TSBP FY2018 Goals and Objectives and Timeline for TSBP FY2019-2023 Strategic Plan F.5 Presentation Regarding the Pharmacy Technician Stakeholder Consensus Conference Held February 15-16, 2017 Miriam A. Mobley Smith, Pharm.D., FASHP, Director of Strategic Alliances, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board F.6 Discussion Concerning Training for Pharmacy Technicians Who Compound Sterile Preparations F.7 Review and Approval of Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education(ACPE) Accredited Professional Programs of Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy F.8 Discussion Regarding Pharmacist's Continuing Education Requirements to Include One Hour on Pain Management and/or Opioid Abuse F.9 Review of the Use of Automated Checking Devices and Automated Dispensing Devices by Pharmacy Technicians at Class A Pharmacies F.10 Discussion Regarding Sterile Compounding Requirement F.10.1 Finger Tip Testing at Pharmacies Under Common Ownership F.10.2 Frequency of Testing of Sterile Compounded Products F.11 Report on Implementation of ExCPT Exam F.12 Report on Appeals from State Office of Administrative Hearings Cases and Other Court Actions F.13 Prescription Monitoring Program Report F.14 Update on Legislation Passed During the 85th Texas Legislative Session that have an Impact on TSBP and/or the Practice of Pharmacy G. Disciplinary Orders G.1 Consideration of Proposal for Decision G.2 Report on Agreed Board Orders Entered by Executive Director G.3 Discussion of and Action on Proposed Agreed Board Orders and Proposed Default Board Orders G.4 Executive Session to Consider Confidential Agreed Board Orders G.5 Discussion of and Action on Proposed Remedial Plans H. Consideration of and Possible Action Concerning the Following Enforcement Reports H.1 Report on Complaints Closed and Dismissed During the Previous Quarter H.2 Report on Status of Active/Pending Complaints I. Election of Board Officers I.1 Election of Vice President and Treasurer J. Miscellaneous J.1 Items to be Placed on Agenda for November 2017 Board Meeting J.2 Discussion of and Possible Action on Recent Conferences and Events National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) Annual Meeting, Orlando FL May 20-23, 2017 American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP)Summer Meeting, Minneapolis, MN June 3-7, 2017 Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA) Conference & Exposition, San Antonio, TX July 6-9, 2017 J.3 Discussion of and Possible Action on Upcoming Conferences and Events Technician Informal Conference, Austin, August 31, 2017 (Dembny) Informal Conference, Austin, September 12-14, 2017 (Dembny) Technician Informal Conference, Austin, September 21, 2017(Waggener) National Association of Board of Pharmacy/American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (NABP/AACP) Districts VI, VII and VIII, Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX October 8-11, 2017 National Community Pharmacists Association (NPA) Annual Convention, Orlando, FL October 14-18, 2017 MALTA-GON Annual Conference, Charleston, SC October 22-25, 2017 Informal Conference, Austin, October 3-5, 2017 Technician Informal Conference, Austin, October 26, 2017 (Waggener) TSBP Board Business Meeting, Austin November 7, 2017 THE TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY MAY ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER ANY AGENDA ITEM WHEN PERMITTED BY TEXAS LAW. Additional Information Contact: Becky Damon, 512/305-8026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 1, 2017 – 01:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501), Austin
Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee August 1, 2017 1:30 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 3501 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and accept June 13, 2017, subcommittee meeting minutes 3. Discuss Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) dental services 4. IDD Managed Care Pilot update 5. Discuss quality and recommended IDD survey topics 6. Public comment 7. Discuss future agenda, action items, and recommendations 8. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Tony Moreno, 512/462-6278
8/2/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 2, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501), Austin
Day Habilitation and Employment Services Subcommittee AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Day Habilitation and Employment Services Subcommittee August 2, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 3501 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and adopt June 26, 2017, meeting minutes 3. Intellectual and Development Disability (IDD) employment discussion 4. Discussion of Home and Community-based Services settings 5. Break 6. Discuss IDD System Redesign Advisory Committee recommendations from Review of Survey Report 7. Member discussion of recommendations for the annual legislative report 8. Public comment 9. Discuss future agenda, action items, and recommendations 10. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Joy Kearney, 512/462-6278
8/9/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 9, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Public Hearing Room), Austin
Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee AGENDA: Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee August 9, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas 78751 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, Texas 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, Texas 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 the Health and Human Services Commission, an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and the Health and the Human Services Commission 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 Texas Government Code Chapter 411 licensees, will be posted at the entrances to this governmental meeting. 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes from April 5, 2017 3. Legislative update 4. Advisory Committee roles/responsibilities 5. Early Childhood Intervention program update 6. Title V family/parent partnership success 7. Program Director/committee member updates 8. Public comment (limited to five minutes per person) 9. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Tammy Miller, 512/424-6795
8/11/2017
Texas Board of Nursing
August 11, 2017 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe St., Hobby Building, Tower III, Rm. 102, Austin
Eligibility & Disciplinary Advisory Committee TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING 333 GUADALUPE STREET, SUITE 3-460 AUSTIN, TX 78701 Agenda for Eligibility & Disciplinary Advisory Committee Meeting William P. Hobby Building, Tower III, Room 102 Friday, August 11, 2017- 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order. 2. Review and Approval of the Agenda. 3. Review and Approval of the Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2017. 4. Continued review and discussion of the Board's current Disciplinary Guidelines for Criminal Conduct and discussion from Committee members regarding recommended amendments, including offenses that should be considered for removal from the Guidelines. Additional discussion may include: the nexus to the practice of nursing; consideration of felonies/misdemeanors; moral turpitude; criminal indictments; deferred adjudications/pre-trial diversions; professional character; a review of the current sanctions in the Guidelines; mitigation that could/should result in a lower sanction; and changes to the structure of Guidelines. Additional discussion may also include: the Sunset Commission's adopted recommendations; HB 2950; the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact; Board Rule 213.28 and recommended changes; Occupations Code Chapter 53; and the rules/policies related to criminal offenses and licensure of the Texas Medical Board, the Texas Pharmacy Board, and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. 5. Discussion of Committee recommendations for the Board. 6. Items for Future Agenda. 7. Set Future Meeting Date. 8. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Jena Abel, 512/305-6822
