The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between August 14 and September 4.
8/17/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 17, 2015 – 09:30 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building,Room 1430), Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee Meeting 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Review and accept July 14, 2015, Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) System Redesign Advisory Committee Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee Meeting Minutes. 3. Regional Community Healthcare Collaboration. 4. Consumer Education and Access to Information. 5. Access to Medicaid Managed Care Providers. 6. Acute Care Carve-In Successes and Challenges. 7. Community First Choice Update. 8. Discussion of Future Meeting Date and Agenda Items. 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kathi Montalbano, 512/730-7409
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. 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
909 West 45th Street, Building 552, Room 125, Austin
Local Authority Network Advisory Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly take action on the following agenda items: Approval of November 5, 2014 minutes. Proposed FY 2017 revisions for changes to the Ten Percent Withhold performance contract measures for crisis services. Review of the 84th Legislature. Approval of FY 2015 report to HHSC and DSHS on Committee's activities and recommendations as required by Texas Health and Safety Code s533.0351. Public comment Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Tamara Allen, 512/776-7111
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 Board of Chiropractic Examiners
August 19, 2015 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2 Room 225, Austin
Enforcement Committee Meeting. The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners' Enforcement Committee will consider and act, if necessary, on matters within the jurisdiction of the committee which are listed in the agenda, as follows: Pending Complaints (including cases recommended for closure) #s: 2014-213, 2014-230, 2015-077, 2015-086 2015-144, 2015-169, 2015-184, 2015-196, 2015-199, 2015-200, 2015-202, 2015-220, 2015-244, 2015-248, 2015-250, 2015-258, 2015-259, 2015-262, 2015-263. Requests to expunge #'s: NA. Discussion and recommendations for Rule Committee concerning X-rays and the handling of records consistent with Board rules. Discussion and recommendations for Rule Committee concerning Maximum Sanctions Table in accordance with the Chiropractic Act section 201.503. Discussion and recommendations for Rule Committee concerning rules to prevent fraud in accordance with the Chiropractic Act Section 201.1555. Discussion and recommendations for Rule Committee concerning modification of complaint procedures presently codified under 22 TAC section 78.8. The Committee may meet from time to time in Executive Session with respect to the above items as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Government Code. Additional Information Contact: Mary Feys, 512/305-6901
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee
August 19, 2015 – 10:00 AM
1400 N. Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension Room: E1.012, Austin
Oversight Committee. The Oversight Committee may discuss or take action regarding any item on this agenda, and as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., may meet in closed session concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call/Excused Absences 3. Oath of Office 4. Adoption of Minutes from the May 20 meeting 5. Public Comment* 6. Chief Executive Officer Report 7. Chief Scientific Officer Report – Academic Research Program Report – Grant Award Recommendations 8. Interim Chief Product Development Officer Report – Product Development Research Program Report – Revenue Sharing Terms 9. Scientific Research and Prevention Program Committee Appointments 10. FY 2016 Honoraria Policy 11. Health & Safety Code Section 102.1062 Waivers 12. Final Order Approving Amendments to 25 T.A.C. Chapter 703 13. Report Regarding Texas Ethics Commission Advisory Opinion SP-12 – Resolution 14. Contract Approvals – Compliance Monitoring Support Services – Due Diligence Services – Economic Assessment of Cost of Cancer in Texas – Outside Legal Services – Strategic Communication Services 15. Chief Prevention and Communications Officer Report – Prevention Program Report – Communications Report 16. Internal Auditor Report 17. Chief Compliance Officer Report 18. Chief Operating Officer Report 19. FY 2016 Program Priorities Process 20. Personnel – Chief Scientific Officer, Chief Product Development Officer 21. Subcommittee Assignments 22. Subcommittee Business 23. Officer Elections 24. Compliance Investigation Pursuant to Health & Safety Code – 102.2631 25. Consultation with General Counsel 26. Future Meeting Dates and Agenda Items 27. Adjourn * Anyone wishing to make public comments must notify the Chief Executive Officer in writing prior to the start of the meeting. The Committee may limit the time a member of the public may speak. Additional Information Contact: Kristen Doyle, 512/463-3190
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 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 – 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
Department of State Health Services
August 19, 2015 – 04:00 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, 512/834-6700
8/20/2015
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
August 20, 2015 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-825, Austin
Executive Committee Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners. The Executive Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will consider and act, if necessary, on matters within the jurisdiction of the Committee which are listed on this agenda. The Committee may meet from time-to-time in executive session with respect to the agenda items as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Government Code. 4. Executive committee business Cynthia Tays, D.C. 4.1 President's Report Dr. Cynthia Tays may make a brief oral report to the Board on matters of current interest, including committee assignments. 4.2 Executive Director's Report Executive Director Yvette Yarbrough will present written and oral reports to the Board concerning recent agency activities, statistical reports, audit outcomes, revenues and expenditures, licensing information, enforcement information and issues from the legislative session. Mrs. Yarbrough will answer questions from the board members concerning any agency operations, legislative issues and other matters of concern to the Board. 4.3 Discussion of Sunset Self-Evaluation Report The Board will discuss the agency's Sunset Self-Evaluation Report. 4.4 Approval of Contracts The Board will discuss and vote to approve any contracts and/or contract extensions for which Board approval is needed. 4.5 Approval of Draft FY 16 Budget The Board will discuss and vote to approve the draft FY 16 budget. 4.6 Outgoing Board Member Discussion The Board will discuss appointments (if any) of future Board members. Outgoing Board members Dr. Larry Montgomery, Dr. Patrick Thomas, and Ms. Anne Boatright terms all expired in February. 4.7 Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Jo Manning, 512/305-6906
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 20, 2015 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St. (Department of Aging and Disability Services, John H. Winters Building, Public, Hearing Room), Austin
Medical Care Advisory Committee 1. Opening Comments: Gilbert Handal, M.D., Medical Care Advisory Committee Chair. 2. Comments from the Associate Commissioner for Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP): Kay Ghahremani, Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). 3. Approval of June 9, 2015, Meeting Minutes. (Vote Required) notice of proposed rules/action items: 4. Managed Care Organization Requirements Concerning Out-of-Network Providers.* HHSC proposes to amend Texas Administrative Code Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 353, Subchapter A, 353.4, Managed Care Organization Requirements Concerning Out-of-Network Providers. Nursing facility services were carved into Medicaid managed care effective March 1, 2015. As a result of this change, HHSC is clarifying rule language to mirror managed care contract requirements related to reimbursement of nursing facility services. Additionally, HHSC is taking this opportunity to clarify and add new language related to emergency and non-emergency transport services. Other nonsubstantive changes are made throughout the rule. – Rudy Villarreal, Director, Health Plan Management, HHSC 5. Medicaid Fee-For-Service Drug Reimbursement.* HHSC proposes to amend Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter J, Division 28, 355.8541, Legend and Nonlegend Medications; 355.8546, Brand-Name Drugs; 355.8547, Reimbursement for Compound Prescriptions; 355.8548, 340B Covered Entities; and 355.8551, Dispensing Fee. HHSC proposes to repeal Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter J, Division 28, 355.8545, Texas Maximum Allowable Cost. The 2014-15 General Appropriations Act (Senate Bill (S.B.) 1, 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013, Article II, HHSC, Rider 51) requires HHSC to achieve cost savings through initiatives in the Vendor Drug Program (VDP). Also, in a proposed Medicaid Pharmacy Outpatient Rule published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) (CMS']2345']P) to amend 42 CFR part 447, subpart I, published on February 2, 2012, CMS proposes to replace estimated acquisition cost with actual acquisition cost as the basis for state Medicaid pharmacy ingredient cost reimbursement. Based on the CMS proposal and a contractor study of Texas pharmacies' drug acquisition costs initiated by HHSC in response to the CMS proposal, HHSC is proposing changes to how acquisition costs are determined and establishing two new acquisition costs: long term care pharmacy acquisition cost and specialty pharmacy acquisition cost. The proposed change from estimated acquisition cost to actual acquisition cost is expected to achieve a cost savings for the state. The proposed rule amendments also include updates to outdated language. – Andy Vasquez, Medicaid/CHIP Deputy Director, Vendor Drug Program, HHSC 6. Reimbursement for Certain Drugs in Disasters; Medicaid Fee-For-Service Drug Reimbursement.* HHSC proposes to amend Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 354, Subchapter F, 354.1835, Prescriber Identification Numbers; 354.1851, Substitution of One Drug for Another in a Prescription; 354.1863, Prescription Requirements; and 354.1901, Pharmacy Claims; 354.1921, Addition of Drugs to the Texas Drug Code Index; 354.1923, Review and Evaluation; and 354.1927, Retention and Deletion of Drugs. HHSC proposes new Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 354, Subchapter F, 354.1868, Exceptions in Disasters. Reimbursement for Certain Drugs in Disasters S.B. 460, 84th Legislature, Regular Session, 2015, 1 (to be codified at Texas Health and Safety Code 483.047(b-1)), allows a pharmacist to dispense a 30-day supply of a prescription drug in a Governor-declared disaster without an original prescription under certain conditions. HHSC proposes to amend 354.1835, Prescriber Identification Numbers; 354.1863, Prescription Requirements; and 354.1901, Pharmacy Claims, to allow pharmacists to fill a 30-day supply of medications in certain disaster situations, as allowed by S.B. 460. The amendments also include nonsubstantive changes. HHSC proposes new 354.1868, Exceptions in Disasters, to clarify that HHSC will reimburse pharmacists for medications dispensed under the conditions described by S.B. 460. Managed care organizations in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) must also adhere to proposed 1 TAC 354.1868, in accordance with 1 TAC 353.905(i), Managed Care Organization Requirements, and 1 TAC 370.701, Applicability of Medicaid Managed Care Standards for Outpatient Pharmacy Services to CHIP. Medicaid Fee-For-Service Drug Reimbursement The 2014-15 General Appropriations Act (S.B. 1, 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013, Article II, HHSC, Rider 51) requires HHSC to achieve cost savings through initiatives such as increasing efficiencies in the VDP. Also, in a proposed Medicaid Pharmacy Outpatient Rule published by CMS (CMS']2345']P) to amend 42 CFR part 447, subpart I, published on February 2, 2012, CMS proposes to replace estimated acquisition cost with actual acquisition cost as the basis for state Medicaid pharmacy ingredient cost reimbursement. Based on the CMS proposal and a contractor study of Texas pharmacies initiated by HHSC in response to the CMS proposal, HHSC is proposing changes to how acquisition costs are determined and establishing two new acquisition costs that are based on National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC), long term care pharmacy acquisition cost, and specialty pharmacy acquisition cost, to reimburse drug claims submitted by long term care pharmacies and specialty drug pharmacies. The proposed change from estimated acquisition cost to actual acquisition cost is expected to achieve a cost savings for the state. The proposed rule amendments also include updates to outdated language. – Andy Vasquez, Medicaid/CHIP Deputy Director, Vendor Drug Program, HHSC 7. Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board.* HHSC proposes to amend Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 354, Subchapter F, 354.1832, Prior Authorization Procedures; and 354.1924, Preferred Drug List. HHSC proposes to repeal Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 354, Subchapter F, 354.1928, Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee; 354.1941, Conflict of Interest Policy. HHSC proposes as new Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 354, Subchapter F, 354.1941, Drug Utilization Review Board; 354.1942, Conflict of Interest Policy S.B. 200, 84th Legislature, Regular Session, 2015, 3.08, requires HHSC to eliminate the Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee (P&T Committee) and transfer its functions to the existing Drug Utilization Review Board (DUR Board). The proposed amendments, repeals, and new rules facilitate the elimination of the P&T Committee and transfer of its functions to the DUR Board. All references to the P&T Committee are deleted and replaced with the DUR Board. – Andy Vasquez, Medicaid/CHIP Deputy Director, Vendor Drug Program, HHSC 8. Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board; Drug Clinical Prior Authorization.* HHSC proposes to amend Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 353, Subchapter J, 353.903, Definitions; 353.907, Prior Authorization Requirements. S.B. 200, 84th Legislature, Regular Session, 2015, 3.08, requires HHSC to eliminate the P&T Committee and transfer its functions to the existing DUR Board. Both of these rules make reference to the P&T Committee. Also, CMS requires HHSC to have a drug utilization review program, which conducts prospective and retrospective utilization review of prescriptions. Currently, HHSC's definitions of prospective and retrospective utilization review processes are not aligned with similar definitions used by other payers, which is confusing to providers and HHSC's contracted managed care organizations (MCOs). HHSC proposes to amend these rules to remove all references to the P&T Committee and replace them with DUR Board and to clarify HHSC's Medicaid and CHIP drug utilization review definitions so that the definitions are more closely aligned with other payers' definitions. – Andy Vasquez, Medicaid/CHIP Deputy Director, Vendor Drug Program, HHSC 9. Vendor Drug Program, Audit Appeals.* HHSC proposes to amend Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 354, Subchapter F, Division 5, 354.1891, Vendor Drug Providers Subject to Audit. S.B. 207, 84th Legislature, Regular Session, 2015, 11 (to be codified at Texas Government Code 531.1203(a)), clarifies that a pharmacy has a right to request an informal hearing before HHSC's Appeals Division to contest the findings of an audit conducted by HHSC's Office of Inspector General or an entity that contracts with the federal government to audit Medicaid providers if the findings of the audit do not include findings that the pharmacy engaged in Medicaid fraud. S.B. 207, 11 (to be codified at Texas Government Code 531.1203(b)), also clarifies that in an informal hearing, HHSC Appeals Division staff, assisted by VDP staff, make the final decision on whether the findings of an audit are accurate. The proposed rule amendment implements the requirements of S.B. 207 and removes a reference to information provided by regional pharmacists and computerized program management reports because VDP no longer has regional pharmacist staff to run these reports. VDP regional pharmacists conducted desk reviews, so desk reviews will no longer be done in VDP and any references in the rule are struck. The rule amendments apply only to audits conducted in traditional fee-for-service Medicaid. – Andy Vasquez, Medicaid/CHIP Deputy Director, Vendor Drug Program, HHSC 10. Community First Choice in DADS 1915(c) Waiver Programs.* HHSC proposes, on behalf of the Department of Aging and Disability Services, rules to implement Community First Choice (CFC), a Medicaid state plan option governed by the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42 (42 CFR), Chapter 441, Subchapter K, regarding Home and Community-Based Attendant Services and Supports State Plan Option (Community First Choice). CFC is authorized by Texas Government Code 534.152 and is governed by HHSC rules in Texas Administrative Code, Title 1, Chapter 354, Medicaid Health Services, Subchapter A, Purchased Health Services, Division 27, Community First Choice (CFC). The proposal makes CFC services available to individuals enrolled in the following 1915(c) waiver programs: Home and Community-based Services Program (HCS); Texas Home Living Program (TxHmL); Community Living Assistance and Support Services Program (CLASS); and Deaf-Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) Program. The proposal makes CFC personal assistance services/habilitation (PAS/HAB) available through both the provider option and consumer directed services option. The proposal defines each CFC service and describes provider qualifications and training requirements for providers of CFC services, licensing or contracting requirements for providing CFC Emergency Response Services, responsibilities of providers and financial management services agencies (FMSAs) in the provision of CFC services, and extends DADS oversight of program providers and FMSAs to include the provision of CFC services. The proposal adds a requirement for certain staff to complete person-centered planning trainings by a specified time frame. Because CFC PAS/HAB, except for transportation, replaces similar services provided in an HCS, TxHmL, CLASS, and DBMD Program service, the proposal states that a program provider may provide and bill for the waiver program service only if the activity provided is transportation. The proposal adds eligibility criteria for the 1915(c) waiver programs and additional eligibility criteria for CFC. The proposal expands the eligibility criteria for service coordination provided by a local intellectual and developmental disability authority (LIDDA) to include an individual enrolling in CFC services delivered through managed care and requires a LIDDA staff person who provides, supervises, or oversees service coordination to complete person-centered service planning training approved by HHSC within the timeframes specified in the proposal. The proposal also amends rules specific to HCS, TxHmL, CLASS, and DBMD. – Elizabeth Jones, Center for Policy and Innovation, Consumer Directed Services Policy Lead, DADS 11. Public Comment. 12. Proposed Next Meeting: Friday, November 6, 2015, at 9 a.m. 13. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Sallie Allen, 512/424-6969
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
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
August 20, 2015 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-825, Austin
Licensure & Education Committee. The Licensure and Educational Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will consider and act, if necessary, on matters within the jurisdiction of the Committee which are listed on this agenda. The Committee may meet from time-to-time in executive session with respect to the agenda items as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Government Code. 7. Licensure and educational standards committee business 7.1 Request for Late Renewal with Good Cause 7.1.1 Mary Beth Meier, License #4099, Non-Renewable 7.2 Request to Sit for the Texas Jurisprudence Examination for License Reinstatement from a Non-Renewable Status 7.2.1 Lisa Pray, License #9883, Non-Renewable 7.3 Request to Sit for the Texas Jurisprudence Examination for License Reinstatement from a Revoked Status 7.3.1 Tom Pham, License #7878, Revoked 7.4 Presentation and Review of General Licensure Matters 7.4.1 Discussion of Chapter 55 of the Texas Occupations Code (recently amended in the 84th Legislative Session by SB 807 and SB 1307) and recommendation to Rules Committee regarding amendments to Chapters 72, 75 and 76 of Board Rules (dealing with licensure of military service members, military veterans, and military spouses). 7.5 Discussion and comments from Committee Chair concerning Committee business, activities or issues. Additional Information Contact: Jo Manning, 512/305-6906
Department of Information Resources
August 20, 2015 – 09:30 AM
300 West 15th Street, W. P. Clements Building, Room 103, Austin
Agenda 1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Witness Registration 2. Board administration A. Consider approval of meeting minutes of June 4, 2015, DIR Board Meeting – action B. Consider appointment of ad hoc Personnel Subcommittee – action C. Consider appointment of board members to standing subcommittees – action 3. Interim Executive Director's Report on Agency Performance 4. Finance Update A. Board Subcommittee Report on Audit and Finance B. FY 15 – Q3 Financial Statements C. Consider approval of FY 2015 Operating Budget Amendments – action D. Consider approval of FY 2016 Operating Budget – action E. Consider approval of Administrative Fees – action 5. Internal Audit Update A. Consider approval to amend the FY 2015 Internal Audit Annual Plan – action B. Consider approval of Internal Audit Reports: 1. 14-503: FY 2015 Internal Audit Annual Plan (Amended) – action 2. 14-101: Cooperative Vendors Audit – action 6. Texas Administrative Code (TAC) A. Consider an order proposing the amendment in the Texas Register of the following rules: 1. 1 TAC 201, concerning General Administration – action 2. 1 TAC 203, concerning Management of Electronic Transactions and Signed Records – action 3. 1 TAC 211, concerning Information Resources Managers – action 4. 1 TAC 212, concerning Purchase of Commodity Items – action 5. 1 TAC 215, concerning Statewide Technology Centers for Data and Disaster Recovery Services – action 6. 1 TAC 216, concerning Project Management Practices – action 7. 1 TAC 217, concerning Procurement of Information Resources – action B. Consider an order re-adopting without changes the following rules, and publishing notice in the Texas Register of such re-adoption following rule review: 1. 1 TAC 204, concerning Interagency Contracts for Information Resources Technologies – action 7. Digital Government Update A. Texas.gov 1. Board Subcommittee Report 2. Staff Report 3. Consider approval of Fee Pay and TxPay Counter ACH Fee Standardization – action 4. Consider approval of TDCJ Fee Request – action B. IT Services 8. Chief Operations Office Update 9. Technology Sourcing Office Update A. Board Subcommittee Report B. Consider approval of major contract and amendment 1. Amendment to Statement of Work for Security Operations Center action C. Consider approval of FY 2016 Procurement Plan – action D. Discussion of Contract Data E. Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program 10.Data Center Services Update A. Board Subcommittee Report B. Staff Report 11.Communications Technology Services Update A. Board Subcommittee Report B. Staff Report 12.Statewide Information Security Office Update A. Board Subcommittee Report B. Staff Report 13.Chief Technology Office Update 14.Public Testimony 15. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Chandra Thompson, 512/936-7577
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
August 20, 2015 – 09:30 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-825, Austin
Rules Committee. The Rules Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will consider and act, if necessary, on matters within the jurisdiction of the Committee which are listed on this agenda. The Committee may meet from time-to-time in executive session with respect to the agenda items as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Government Code. 8. Rules committee business 8.1 Discussion and Consideration of Rule Amendments and Repeals 8.1.1 Discussion and consideration to adopt Rule 71.2 (Petition for Adoption of Rules). 8.1.2 Discussion and consideration to adopt Rule 72.2 (Application for Licensure). 8.1.3 Discussion and consideration to adopt the amendment of Rule 78.13 (Scope of Practice). 8.1.4 Discussion and consideration to adopt the amendment of Rule 78.17 (Spinal Screenings). 8.1.5 Discussion and consideration to adopt new rule pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 574 (Dual Office Holding). 8.1.6 Discussion and consideration to adopt new rule pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 655 (Merit Selection Principles). 8.1.7 Discussion and consideration to adopt new rule pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 661 (Sick Leave Pool). 8.1.8 Discussion and consideration to adopt new rule pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 441.006 (Private Donors). 8.1.9 Discussion and consideration to adopt new rule pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 2261.202 (Contract Monitoring). 8.1.10 Discussion and consideration to adopt the amendment of Rule 77.5 (Delegation of Authority). 8.1.11 Discussion and consideration to propose amendment to Rule 78.8, 79.2, and 79.10 to permit service by electronic-mail upon agreement by the licensee/facility owner/respondent. 8.1.12 Discussion and consideration to propose amendment to Rule 78.6(a) (Required Fees and Charges) and associated amendments to Rules 72.2, 73.3, and 74.2. 8.1.13 Review proposals from Licensure and Education Committee concerning newly enacted legislation to modify Occupations Code Chapter 55. Discussion and consideration to propose new or amended rules pursuant to statutory provisions concerning Licensing of Military Service Member, Military Veterans, and Military Spouses. 8.1.14 Discussion and consideration to propose amendment to Rule 77.10 (Rules to Prevent Fraud). 8.1.15 Discussion and consideration to propose amendment to Rule 78.8 (Complaint Procedures) and associated rule 78.16. 8.1.16 Discussion and consideration to propose amendment to Rule 78.10(b) (Schedule of Sanctions). 8.1.17 Discussion and consideration to propose amendment to Rule 77.7 (Request for Information and Records from Licensees). 8.1.18 Discussion and consideration to propose new rule to Chapter 80, concerning General Regulatory Provisions – Job Notices and Training, as required by House Bill 3337. 8.1.19 Discussion and consideration to propose amendment to Rule to Chapter 80.5, concerning General Regulatory Provisions – Contract Monitoring, as required by Senate Bill 20. 8.1.20 Discussion and consideration to propose add a new rule to Chapter 75, concerning Licenses and Renewals, as required by Occupations Code 112.051. 8.1.21 Discussion and consideration to propose add a new rule to Chapter 77, concerning obstruction of Board proceedings. 8.2 Discussion and comments from Committee Chair concerning Committee business, activities or issues 8.3 Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Jo Manning, 512/305-6906
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
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
August 20, 2015 – 01:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-825, Austin
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners. The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will consider and act, if necessary, on matters within the jurisdiction of the Board which are listed on this agenda. The Board may meet from time-to-time in executive session with respect to the agenda items as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Government Code. 1. Call to order, roll call & establishment of a quorum Call to Order, Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum. Vote as necessary on excusing any absent board members. 2. Approval of minutes approval of Minutes from the May 21, 2015 Board Meeting 3. Public comments forum for licensees, the general public or other interested stakeholders to address the Board 4. Executive committee business 4.1 President's Report Dr. Cynthia Tays may make a brief oral report to the Board on matters of current interest, including committee assignments. 4.2 Executive Director's Report Executive Director Yvette Yarbrough will present written and oral reports to the Board concerning recent agency activities, statistical reports, audit outcomes, revenues and expenditures, licensing information, enforcement information and issues from the legislative session. Mrs. Yarbrough will answer questions from the board members concerning any agency operations, legislative issues and other matters of concern to the Board. 4.3 Discussion of Sunset Self-Evaluation Report The Board will discuss the agency's Sunset Self-Evaluation Report. 4.4 Approval of Contracts The Board will discuss and vote to approve any contracts and/or contract extensions for which Board approval is needed. 4.5 Approval of Draft FY 16 Budget The Board will discuss and vote to approve the draft FY 16 budget. 4.6 Outgoing Board Member Discussion The Board will discuss appointments (if any) of future Board members. Outgoing Board members Dr. Larry Montgomery, Dr. Patrick Thomas, and Ms. Anne Boatright terms all expired in February. 5. Executive session 5.1 The Board may meet in Executive Session for consultation with counsel pursuant to Section 551.071, Government Code, wherein the Board and essential staff will receive a briefing from assigned Assistant Attorney General and General Counsel concerning pending or contemplated litigation and settlement offers including but not limited to: 5.1.1 Texas Medical Association lawsuit against the Board, including remand, concerning Diagnosis. 5.1.2 Texas Medical Association lawsuit against the Board regarding Rule 75.17 Scope allowing DCs to perform Vestibular-Ocular-Nystagmus testing and challenge to diagnosis, as well as TMA challenge to definitions of musculoskeletal system and subluxation complex. 5.1.3 Texas Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine lawsuit against the Board, including appeal, regarding the Board allowing certain chiropractors to perform acupuncture within scope of practice. 5.2 The Board may meet in Executive Session for deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, or duties of the Executive Director, pursuant to Section 551.074, Government Code. The Board will reconvene in open session after Executive Session to vote on items considered in Executive Session as necessary. 6. Consideration of motions related to items discussed in executive session board members will have the opportunity to offer motions related to any items discussed in Executive Session. 6.1 Consideration of Motions Related to Executive Session 7. Licensure and educational standards committee business 7.1 Request for Late Renewal with Good Cause 7.1.1 Mary Beth Meier, License #4099, Non-Renewable 7.2 Request to Sit for the Texas Jurisprudence Examination for License Reinstatement from a Non-Renewable Status 7.2.1 Lisa Pray, License #9883, Non-Renewable 7.3 Request to Sit for the Texas Jurisprudence Examination for License Reinstatement from a Revoked Status 7.3.1 Tom Pham, License #7878, Revoked 7.4 Presentation and Review of General Licensure Matters 7.4.1 Discussion of Chapter 55 of the Texas Occupations Code (recently amended in the 84th Legislative Session by SB 807 and SB 1307) and recommendation to Rules Committee regarding amendments to Chapters 72, 75 and 76 of Board Rules (dealing with licensure of military service members, military veterans, and military spouses) 7.5 Discussion and comments from Committee Chair concerning Committee business, activities or issues. 8. Rules committee business 8.1 Discussion and Consideration of Rule Amendments and Repeals 8.1.1 Discussion and consideration to adopt Rule 71.2 (Petition for Adoption of Rules). 8.1.2 Discussion and consideration to adopt Rule 72.2 (Application for Licensure). 8.1.3 Discussion and consideration to adopt the amendment of Rule 78.13 (Scope of Practice). 8.1.4 Discussion and consideration to adopt the amendment of Rule 78.17 (Spinal Screenings). 8.1.5 Discussion and consideration to adopt new rule pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 574 (Dual Office Holding). 8.1.6 Discussion and consideration to adopt new rule pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 655 (Merit Selection Principles). 8.1.7 Discussion and consideration to adopt new rule pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 661 (Sick Leave Pool). 8.1.8 Discussion and consideration to adopt new rule pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 441.006 (Private Donors). 8.1.9 Discussion and consideration to adopt new rule pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 2261.202 (Contract Monitoring). 8.1.10 Discussion and consideration to adopt the amendment of Rule 77.5 (Delegation of Authority). 8.1.11 Discussion and consideration to propose amendment to Rule 78.8, 79.2, and 79.10 to permit service by electronic-mail upon agreement by the licensee/facility owner/respondent. 8.1.12 Discussion and consideration to propose amendment to Rule 78.6(a) (Required Fees and Charges) and associated amendments to Rules 72.2, 73.3, and 74.2. 8.1.13 Review proposals from Licensure and Education Committee concerning newly enacted legislation to modify Occupations Code Chapter 55. Discussion and consideration to propose new or amended rules pursuant to statutory provisions concerning Licensing of Military Service Member, Military Veterans, and Military Spouses. 8.1.14 Discussion and consideration to propose amendment to Rule 77.10 (Rules to Prevent Fraud). 8.1.15 Discussion and consideration to propose amendment to Rule 78.8 (Complaint Procedures) and associated rule 78.16. 8.1.16 Discussion and consideration to propose amendment to Rule 78.10(b) (Schedule of Sanctions). 8.1.17 Discussion and consideration to propose amendment to Rule 77.7 (Request for Information and Records from Licensees). 8.1.18 Discussion and consideration to propose new rule to Chapter 80, concerning General Regulatory Provisions – Job Notices and Training, as required by House Bill 3337. 8.1.19 Discussion and consideration to propose amendment to Rule to Chapter 80.5, concerning General Regulatory Provisions – Contract Monitoring, as required by Senate Bill 20. 8.1.20 Discussion and consideration to propose add a new rule to Chapter 75, concerning Licenses and Renewals, as required by Occupations Code 112.051. 8.1.21 Discussion and consideration to propose add a new rule to Chapter 77, concerning obstruction of Board proceedings. 8.2 Discussion and comments from Committee Chair concerning Committee business, activities or issues. 9. Enforcement committee business 9.1 Consideration of Accepted Agreed Orders. The Board will receive a report from the Enforcement Committee concerning Agreed Orders that have been recommended by the Enforcement Committee and accepted by the Respondents pursuant to the Chiropractic Act s201.554. 9.1.1 Case #2013-398 9.1.2 Case #2014-082 9.1.3 Case #2014-179 9.1.4 Case #2014-251 9.1.5 Case #2014-255 9.1.6 Case #2015-026 9.1.7 Case #2015-034 9.1.8 Case #2015-048 9.1.9 Case #2015-050 9.1.10 Case #2015-079 9.1.11 Case #2015-083 9.1.12 Case #2015-102 9.1.13 Case #2015-108 9.1.14 Case #2015-123 9.1.15 Case #2015-134 9.1.16 Case #2015-135 9.1.17 Case #2015-139 9.1.18 Case #2015-148 9.1.19 Case #2015-167 9.1.20 Case #2015-178 9.1.21 Case #2015-182 9.1.22 Case #2015-186 9.1.23 Case #2105-253 9.1.24 Case #2015-180 9.2 Consideration of Requests to Expunge Records 9.3 Consideration of Board Orders 9.3.1 Case #2013-296 9.3.2 Case #2014-053 9.4 Consideration of Cease and Desist Orders 9.4.1 Case #2014-168 9.4.2 Case #2014-169 9.4.3 Case #2015-039 9.4.4 Case #2015-080 9.4.5 Case #2015-100 9.5.6 Case #2015-107 9.4.7 Case #2015-111 9.4.8 Case #2015-127 9.4.9 Case #2015-137 9.4.10 Case #2015-138 9.4.11 Case #2015-140 9.4.12 Case #2015-151 9.4.13 Case #2015-156 9.4.14 Case #2015-160 9.4.15 Case #2015-162 9.4.16 Case #2015-170 9.5 Consideration of Revocation Orders 9.5.1 Case #2015-241 9.6 Discussion and comments from Committee Chair concerning Committee business, activities or issues. 10. Miscellaneous 10.1 Call for future items for discussion and/or consideration by the Board 10.2 Future Meeting Dates The planned Board meeting dates for Calendar Years 2015 and 2016 are: November 19, 2015 (Possibly modify to October 14, 2015) February 18, 2016 May 16, 2016 (Tuesday) August 18, 2016 November 17, 2016 *Discussion may be held regarding holding a special Board meeting in October 2015. *Note: All planned board meeting dates after November 2016 may be found on the agency's website (under Calendar) at: www.tbce.state.tx.us. All dates are tentative until posted in the Texas Register. The next Enforcement Committee dates, apart from the board meetings, are scheduled for: October 13, 2015 November 18, 2015 10.3 Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Jo Manning, 512/305-6906
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
Texas Medical Board
August 21, 2015 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Suite 225, Austin
Texas Physician Health Program. Agenda item numbers are assigned for ease of reference only and do not necessarily reflect the order of their consideration by the Board. Call to Order; Roll Call; Welcome Agenda Item 1 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding May 29, 2015 Board meeting minutes. Agenda Item 2 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding case advisory panels, case reviews, proposed agreement terminations and modifications. Agenda Item 3 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding program operations. a) Report on program enrollment to date and program performance b) Legislative Update c) Outreach Update d) Budget update e) Personnel Update f) Legal Update Agenda Item 4 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding preparation for TXPHP Sunset Review, including TMB – TXPHP Work Group Report and Texas Medical Board rule amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code Chapter 180, Texas Physician Health Program and Rehabilitation Orders. Agenda Item 5 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding program and policy manuals and processes. Agenda Item 6 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding process for biannual reporting of TXPHP performance and activities to the Texas Medical Board. Agenda Item 7 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding the TXPHP Advisory Committee processes, activities, and membership. Agenda Item 8 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding the evaluation and duties of the Executive Medical Director. The Board may close the meeting to the public for deliberations concerning the appointment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.074, Government Code. Agenda Item 9 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding scheduling, procedures and upcoming Board meetings, member rotation, and possible agenda topics. Agenda Item 10 Open forum for public comments. Executive Session The Board may close the meeting to the public and continue in executive session for the following reasons: a. Private consultation and advice of legal counsel concerning pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorney-client privilege under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code. b. Deliberations concerning the appointment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.074, Government Code. While in executive session, the Board will not take any action, make any decision, or vote with regard to any matter that may be considered or discussed. A certified agenda of any executive session will be made. Additional Information Contact: 512/305-7462
8/25/2015
Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders
August 25, 2015 – 10:30 AM
Department of State Health Services, Moreton Building, Room M-653, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
All agenda items listed may be discussed by the Council and action may be taken. 1. Welcome/Call to Order/Roll Call/Excuse Absent Members. 2. Approval of minutes from February 25, 2015, meeting. 3. Department of State Health Services (DSHS) update. 4. Presentation on Texas data and barriers to population-level data collection on Alzheimer's disease. The presentation will be conducted by the DSHS Office of Surveillance, Evaluation and Research (OSER). 5. Texas Alzheimer's Research and Care Consortium (TARCC) report on funding. 6. University of Texas at Austin – TARCC membership. 7. TARCC 5-year review. 8. TARCC budget. 9. Time and date for next Council meeting. 10. Public Comment 11. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Lynda Taylor, 800/242-3399
8/27/2015
Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics
August 27, 2015 – 02:00 PM
Austin HHSC-CO2 Building, Room #164, 909 W. 45th Street, Austin
Enforcement Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order – Introduction of Members, Guests, and Staff 2. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Board Members who are Inexcusably Absent from Regularly Scheduled Board Meetings, as defined under Texas Occupations Code Section 605.057(a)(5) 3. Review and Approve May 14, 2015, Committee Minutes 4. Review, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Complaint #1070-15-0002 5. Review, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Complaint #1070-15-0006 6. Staff Report Concerning Update on Open Cases, to include Tabled Cases 7. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Closed Cases 8. Set Next Meeting Date 9. Propose Agenda Items 10. Public Comment 11. Adjournment Action may be taken on any of the above items. The Board reserves the right to go into executive session as authorized by the Government Code. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the chair. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Board/committee's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item if it exists. The Chair may establish and announce limitations on speakers, including time limits and when speakers may address the Board/Committee. The limitations, if any, may vary from meeting to meeting. Additional Information Contact: yvonne.feinleib@dshs.state.tx.us
8/28/2015
Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics
August 28, 2015 – 10:00 AM
Austin HHSC-CO2 Building, Room #164, 909 W. 45th Street, Austin
Licensing and Accreditation Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order – Introduction of Members, Guests, and Staff 2. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Board Members who are Inexcusably Absent from Regularly Scheduled Board Meetings, as defined under Texas Occupations Code Section 605.057(a)(5) 3. Review and Approve May 15, 2015, Committee Minutes 4. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action to Approve or Disapprove the Following Pending Technician Applications DG (Orthotics) MT (Orthotics and Prosthetics) 5. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action to Approve or Disapprove the Following Pending Student Applications CD (Orthotics) EG (Orthotics) NJ (Orthotics and Prosthetics) CK (Orthotics and Prosthetics) MM (Orthotics and Prosthetics) RM (Prosthetics) TM (Orthotics and Prosthetics) TP (Prosthetics) JR (Orthotics and Prosthetics) 6. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action to Approve or Disapprove the Following Pending Assistant Applications BH (Orthotics and Prosthetics) DR (Orthotics) 7. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action to Approve or Disapprove the Following Pending Practitioner Applications MA (Orthotics) GGB (Prosthetics) BG (Orthotics and Prosthetics) RP (Orthotics and Prosthetics) SW (Prosthetics) 8. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action to Approve or Disapprove the Following Pending Unique Qualifications Applications CB (Orthotics) MD (Orthotics) HS (Orthotics and Prosthetics) 9. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action to Approve or Disapprove the Following Facility Accreditation Applications BSOP-B (Orthotics and Prosthetics) CTI (Orthotics) DDOP-I (Orthotics and Prosthetics) HCM-S (Orthotics and Prosthetics) OI-A (Orthotics) OI-SA (Orthotics) O-SA (Orthotics and Prosthetics) SP-SA (Prosthetics) 10. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Recommendations to the Board on Authorizing Executive Director to Issue Certain License, Registration and Accreditation Approvals 11. Set Next Meeting Date 12. Propose Agenda Items 13. Public Comment 14. Adjournment Action may be taken on any of the above items. The Board reserves the right to go into executive session as authorized by the Government Code. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the chair. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Board/committee's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item if it exists. The Chair may establish and announce limitations on speakers, including time limits and when speakers may address the Board/Committee. The limitations, if any, may vary from meeting to meeting. Additional Information Contact: yvonne.feinleib@dshs.state.tx.us
Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics
August 28, 2015 – 01:00 PM
Austin HHSC-CO2 Building, Room #164, 909 W. 45th Street, Austin
Rules Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order – Introduction of Members, Guests, and Staff 2. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Board Members who are Inexcusably Absent from Regularly Scheduled Board Meetings, as defined under Texas Occupations Code Section 605.057(a)(5) 3. Review and Approve May 15, 2015 Committee Minutes 4. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action by the Rules Committee Regarding Amendments to the Rules Concerning the Licensure and Regulation of Orthotics and Prosthetics, 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 821, including possible amendments to: a. Rule s821.15 Accreditation of Prosthetic and Orthotic Facilities regarding a new posting requirement for hours of operation 5. Discussion and Possible Action regarding a New Rule establishing Two Different Levels Orthotic Assistant licensure, with Different Educational Requirements and Different Scopes of Practice 6. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Application Process for Assistants 7. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Examinations 8. Review, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Recommendations from the Rules Workgroup, including Proposed Recommendations to the Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics regarding possible amendments, repeal, and new rules 22 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 821, including recommendations on rule review as required by Texas Government Code 2001.039 9. Set Next Meeting Date 10. Propose Agenda Items 11. Public Comment 12. Adjournment Action may be taken on any of the above items. The Board reserves the right to go into executive session as authorized by the Government Code. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the chair. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Board/committee's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item if it exists. The Chair may establish and announce limitations on speakers, including time limits and when speakers may address the Board/Committee. The limitations, if any, may vary from meeting to meeting. Additional Information Contact: yvonne.feinleib@dshs.state.tx.us
Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics
August 28, 2015 – 02:00 PM
Austin HHSC-CO2 Building, Room #164, 909 W. 45th Street, Austin
Board Meeting The Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order – Introduction of Members, Guests, and Staff 2. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Board Members who are Inexcusably Absent from Regularly Scheduled Board Meetings, as defined under Texas Occupations Code Section 605.057(a)(5) 3. Review and Approve the May 15, 2015, Board Meeting Minutes 4. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Board Committee Appointments 5. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Reports from the Board Committees a. Licensing and Accreditation Committee – report from August 28, 2015 – Number of Applications Reviewed – Number of Applications Approved – Number of Applications Denied – Number of Applications Tabled – Review, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Process for License, Registration and Accreditation Approval b. Enforcement Committee – report from August 27, 2015 – Number of Cases Reviewed – Disciplinary Action Recommended – Number of Cases Closed – Number of Cases Tabled – Staff Report Concerning Update on Open Cases, to include Tabled Cases – Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Closed Cases c. Rules Committee – report from August 28, 2015 – Review, Discussion, and Possible Action by the Rules Committee Regarding Amendments to the Rules Concerning the Licensure and Regulation of Orthotics and Prosthetics, 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 821, including possible amendments to: — Rule s821.15 Accreditation of Prosthetic and Orthotic Facilities regarding a new posting requirement for hours of operation – Discussion and Possible Action regarding a New Rule establishing Two Different Levels Orthotic Assistant licensure, with Different Educational Requirements and Different Scopes of Practice – Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Application Process for Assistants – Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Examinations – Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Recommendations from the Rules Workgroup, including Proposed Recommendations to the Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics regarding possible amendments, repeal, and new rules 22 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 821, including recommendations on rule review as required by Texas Government Code 2001.039 6. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Possible Amendments, Repeal, and New Rules 22 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 821, Including Rule Review as Required by Texas Government Code 2001.039 7. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Process for Approval of Licensure Applications by Executive Director 8. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Changes to Application for Licensure/Registration 9. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Agreed Orders for Case #s 1070-12-0013, 1070-12-0014 & 1070-12-0033; and 1070-13-0002 10. Executive Session, Discussion, and Possible Action on Staff Attorney's Report Regarding All Pending Hearings at the State Office of Administrative Hearings including: Case #s 1070-10-0074 & 1070-10-0075; and Case #s 1070-11-0034, 1070-11-0035, &1070-13-0027; and Case# # 1070-13-0029 11. Update on Transition Activities to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) with Respect to the Provisions of Senate Bill 202. 12. Presiding Officer's Report on Current Challenges and Accomplishments; Interaction with Stakeholders, State Officials, and Staff; Committee Appointments and Functions; Workload of Board Members; and General Information Regarding the Routine Functioning of the Board 13. Executive Director's Report on Program Operations; Customer Service Accomplishments, Inquiries, and Challenges; Current and/or Historical Licensee Statistics; Media, Legislative, and Stakeholder Contacts and Concerns; Workload Processing; Special Projects Assigned to Executive Director; General Information Regarding the Routine Functioning of the Licensure Program; and Executive Director's Report Concerning Update on Open, Tabled, and Closed Cases as well as Disciplinary Action Log and Tool 14. Professional Licensing and Certification Unit Management Report on Unit Organization and Staffing; Program Costs and Revenue; Current Operational Initiatives; Customer Service Accomplishments and Challenges; Workload Processing and Statistical Information; Status of Rulemaking within the Unit; Legislative and Media Contacts and Tracking; General Information on Functioning of the Unit 15. Set Next Meeting Dates 16. Propose Agenda Items 17. Public Comment 18. Adjournment Action may be taken on any of the above items. The Board reserves the right to go into executive session as authorized by the Government Code. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the chair. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Board/committee's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item if it exists. The Chair may establish and announce limitations on speakers, including time limits and when speakers may address the Board/Committee. The limitations, if any, may vary from meeting to meeting. Additional Information Contact: yvonne.feinleib@dshs.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 28, 2015 – 03:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building , Public Hearing Room , 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed new rule concerning Reimbursement Methodology for the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services Program. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed new rule §355.9040 under Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter M, Miscellaneous Programs. This rule establishes the reimbursement methodology for the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services program administered by the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services. HHSC, under its authority and responsibility to administer and implement rates, is proposing this rule to codify the reimbursement methodology for this program, which provides services to individuals with a traumatic brain injury or traumatic spinal cord injury. The proposed new rule was published in the August 7, 2015, issue of the Texas Register. See 40 TexReg 4971 (August 7, 2015). Written Comments. Written comments on the proposed amendments to the rules may be submitted at the public hearing or, within 30 days of publication of this proposal in the Texas Register, to Judy Myers, Senior Rate Analyst, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Division, HHSC, by mail to 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78751; by fax to 512-730-7484 or by email to judy.myers@hhsc.state.tx.us.
9/1/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 1, 2015 – 10:00 AM
2222 Welborn St. (Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children), Dallas
Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities Executive Committee Meeting 1. Call to Order: Roll Call of Members/Establish Quorum 2. Greetings and Introductions: Richard Garnett, Ph.D. 3. Approval of Minutes from May 1, 2015 4. Child Safety Task Force Report: Ashley Givens 5. Texas Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Collaborative: Mary Tijerina, Ph.D. 6. Executive Director Report on Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities: Janet Sharkis, MS 7. Scheduling of Next Meeting 8. Public Comment 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angela Morales, 512/206-4544
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