The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between February 17 and March 9.
2/19/2018
Austin-Travis County MHMR Center
February 19, 2018 – 12:00 PM
1430 Collier Street, Austin
Integral Care Finance Committee AGENDA I. Citizens' Comments (Presentations are limited to 3 minutes) II. Approval of Finance Committee Minutes for January 22, 2018 III. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Cash & Investment Report – January 2018 IV. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Financial Statements and Amendments (if applicable) for the Periods Ending January 31, 2018 (Subject to Audit) V. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action Regarding Resolution Amending Authorized Representatives on TexPool investments VI. Update on Revenue Trend Analysis VII. Update on Resource Development VIII. Update on 1115 Transformation Waiver IX. Announcements Senate Bill 292 House Bill 13 Facility Master Plan X. New Business a. Identify Consent/Non-Consent Agenda Items XI. Citizens' Comments (Presentations are limited to 3 minutes). Additional Information Contact: kendra.green@integralcare.org
2/20/2018
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 20, 2018 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Mental Health Condition and Substance Use Disorder Parity Workgroup AGENDA: Mental Health Condition and Substance Use Disorder Parity Workgroup February 20, 2018 9:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 Conference line: 1-877-820-7831 Code: 941266 This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archi ed-meetings the day and time of the meeting. 1. Welcome and opening remarks 2. Review and approve November 27, 2017, meeting minutes 3. Review and approve Bylaws 4. Review and approve meeting dates 5. Review subcommittee structure survey and approve subcommittees 6. Establish subcommittee membership and leadership 7. Public comment 8. Open Meetings Act Training 9. Health and Human Services Commission updates a. Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program b. Office of the Ombudsman 10. Texas Department of Insurance update 11. Subcommittee work sessions 12. Public comment 13. Planning for next meeting 14. Action items 15. Closing remarks Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Karissa Sanchez, 512/380-4326
2/21/2018
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee
February 21, 2018 – 10:00 AM
1400 N. Congress Avenue, Extension Room E1.026, Austin
Oversight Committee Texas State Capitol Extension 1400 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701 Room E1.026 February 21, 2018 10:00 a.m. The Oversight Committee may discuss or act on 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 purpose permitted by the Act. Anyone wishing to offer 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. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call/Excused Absences 3. Adoption of Minutes from the November 29, 2017, and January 17, 2018, meetings 4. Public Comment 5. Grantee Presentation 6. Chief Executive Officer Report -CEO Report Pursuant to Health & Safety Code – 102.260(c) 7. Chief Compliance Officer Report 8. Chief Scientific Officer Report -Grant Award Recommendations -Proposed Request for Applications FY 2019 Cycle 2 Process and Timeline 9. Chief Prevention and Communications Officer Report -Grant Award Recommendations -Proposed Request for Applications FY 2019 Cycle 1 Process and Timeline 10. Chief Prevention and Communications Officer Report 11.Chief Product Development Officer Report -Proposed Request for Applications FY 2019 Process and Timeline 12. Scientific Research and Prevention Program Committee Appointments 13. University Advisory Committee – Annual Report 14. Internal Auditor Report -Amended FY 2018 Internal Audit Plan -Internal Audit Report Over Post-Award Grant Contracting and Monitoring -Internal Audit Follow-Up Procedures Report Over Internal Agency Compliance -Internal Audit Follow-Up Procedures Report Over Training Program 15. Fiscal Year 2020 – 2023 Budget Scenarios -Fiscal Biennium 2020 – 2021 Budget Request 16. Amendments to 25 T.A.C. Chapters 701 – 703 -Final Order Approving Amendments to Chapters 701 and 703 -Proposed Amendments to Chapter 703 and Authorization to Publish in Texas Register 17. Chief Operating Officer Report 18. Subcommittee Business -Special Issues Subcommittee Charter -Board Governance Subcommittee Charter 19. Compliance Investigation Pursuant to Health & Safety Code – 102.2631 20. Consultation with General Counsel 21. Future Meeting Dates and Agenda Items 22. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kristen Doyle, 512/463-3190
2/22/2018
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 22, 2018 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Health and Human Services Commission Executive Council AGENDA: Health and Human Services Commission Executive Council February 22, 2018 10:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 The Council meeting can be viewed live and on demand via streaming Internet. The link to view the council meeting is http://texashhsc.swagit.com/live/. 1. Welcome and opening remarks a. Medicaid 1115 Waiver b. Opioid Grant c. State Hospital Plan d. Cost Containment e. New Deputy Executive Commissioners f. Flu update 2. Proposed rules* a. The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) proposes a new rule, amendments, and repeals in Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 230, Subchapter B, concerning Certificate of Authority for Retailers of Pseudoephedrine, Ephedrine and Norpseudoephedrine Products b. DSHS proposes new rules, amendments, and a repeal in TAC, Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 13, Subchapters C, E, and F, concerning Health Workforce Planning and Development c. DSHS proposes new rules in TAC, Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 37, Subchapter U, concerning Epinephrine Auto-Injector Policies in Schools d. DSHS proposes an amendment to s97.136 in TAC, Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 97, Subchapter F, concerning Prophylaxis against Ophthalmia Neonatorum e. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposes an amendment to s33.60 in TAC, Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 33, Subchapter E, concerning Texas Health Steps–Mental Health Screenings f. HHSC proposes new rules in TAC, Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 353, Subchapter P, and Chapter 354, Subchapter M, concerning Medicaid Mental Health Targeted Case Management and Mental Health Rehabilitative Services and Managed Care g. HHSC proposes amendments in TAC, Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 354, Subchapter D, concerning Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Program Demonstration Years 7-8 h. HHSC proposes a new rule s355.8095 in TAC, Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter J, Division 5, concerning Medicaid Administrative Claiming Program i. HHSC proposes amendments and a repeal in TAC, Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 49, concerning Contracting for Community Services j. HHSC proposes an amendment to s749.2551 in TAC, Title 26, Part 1, Chapter 749, Subchapter M, Division 5, concerning Foster Family Home Capacity k. HHSC proposes amendments and repeals in TAC, Title 40, Part 19, Chapter 745, and Title 26, Part 1, Chapters 748, and 749, concerning Residential Child Care Licensing 3. Information Rules* HHSC adopts amendments and a repeal in TAC, Title 40, Part 19, Chapter 711, concerning Investigations of Individuals Receiving Services from Certain Providers 4. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on these agenda items. The HHSC Executive Council will only review items listed on the agenda. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Lisa Elledge, Health and Human Services Commission Executive Council Liaison 512-428-1984, lisa.elledge@hhsc.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Lisa Elledge, Health and Human Services Commission Executive Council Liaison, 512-428-1984 at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. Additional Information Contact: Lisa Elledge, 512/428-1984
State Board of Dental Examiners
February 22, 2018 – 11:00 AM
333 Guadalupe St, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Anesthesia Committee TEXAS STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS ANESTHESIA COMMITTEE MEETING Convenes on February 22, 2018 – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin, Texas 78701 AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER. 2. ROLL CALL OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS. 4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE COMMITTEE ACTION ON RULES: 4.1 New 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.16 Sedation/Anesthesia High-Risk Patients 4.2 New 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.17 Sedation/Anesthesia Pediatric Patients 5. DISCUSSION: INSPECTIONS 6. OTHER: 6.1 Chapter 110 6.2 Next Meeting April 20, 2018. 7. ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners and its committees may enter a closed meeting to receive legal advice under Tex. Gov't Code s551.071. Additional Information Contact: www.tsbde.texas.gov
State Board of Dental Examiners
February 22, 2018 – 01:00 PM
333 Guadalupe St, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Disciplinary Review Committee TEXAS STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS DISCIPLINARY REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING Convenes on February 22, 2018 – 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin, Texas 78701 AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER. 2. ROLL CALL OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS. 4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE COMMITTEE ACTION ON DELEGATION OF CERTAIN COMPLAINT DISPOSITIONS. 5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE COMMITTEE ACTION ON DISCIPLINARY MATRIX. 6. ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners and its committees may enter a closed meeting to receive legal advice under Tex. Gov't Code s551.071. Additional Information Contact: www.tsbde.texas.gov
State Board of Dental Examiners
February 22, 2018 – 03:00 PM
333 Guadalupe St, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Licensing Committee LICENSING COMMITTEE MEETING February 22, 2018 – Convenes at 3:00 p.m. – Conclusion William B. Hobby Jr. Building 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Room 225 Austin, Texas 78701 AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER. 2. ROLL CALL. 3. DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF APPLICABLE LAWS AND RULES. 4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE COMMITTEE ACTION ON STAFF'S RECOMMENDED APPLICATION DENIALS. 4.1 APPLICATION 2018Q2DDS1 4.2 APPLICATION 2018Q2DDS2 4.3 APPLICATION 2018Q2DDS3 5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE COMMITTEE ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION OR EXCEPTION TO BOARD RULES. 5.1 APPLICATION 2018Q2DDS4 5.2 APPLICATION 2018Q2RDH1 6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE COMMITTEE ACTION ON NITROUS MONITORING COURSE PROVIDER APPROVAL. 6.1 El Centro College (Resubmission) 7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE COMMITTEE ACTION ON DENTAL HYGIENE WREB EXAMINER APPLICATION. 7.1 Virginia Carrillo 8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE COMMITTEE ACTION ON NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS AUTHORIZED TO HIRE DENTISTS. 8.1 Texas International Institute of Health Professions 9. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION. 9.1 Commission on Dental Competency Assessments (CDCA) 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS. 11. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE COMMITTEE ACTION ON RULES. 11.1 New 22 Tex. Admin. Code 101.13, Military Limited Volunteer License 11.2 New 22 Tex. Admin. Code 103.9, Military Limited Volunteer License 11.3 Amended 22 Tex. Admin. Code 101.5, Staggered Dental Registrations 11.4 Amended 22 Tex. Admin. Code 103.5, Staggered Dental Hygiene Registrations 11.5 Amended 22 Tex. Admin. Code 104.1, Requirement 11.6 Amended 22 Tex. Admin. Code 101.1, General Qualifications for Licensure 11.7 Amended 22 Tex. Admin. Code 103.1, General Qualifications for Licensure 11.8 Amended 22 Tex. Admin. Code 114.2, Registration of Dental Assistants 12. LICENSING DIVISION REPORT. 13. ADJOURN. *CLOSED MEETING: Pursuant to Tex. Occ. Code s263.001(b), the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners may enter a closed meeting to deliberate an application for licensure. The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners and its committees may enter a closed meeting to receive legal advice under Tex. Gov't Code s551.071. Additional Information Contact: www.tsbde.texas.gov
2/23/2018
State Board of Dental Examiners
February 23, 2018 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe St, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
TEXAS STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS BOARD MEETING Convenes on February 23, 2018, 8:30 a.m.- Conclusion William B. Hobby Jr. Building 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Room 225 Austin, Texas 78701 AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 12, 2018, BOARD MEETING 4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON PROPOSED CASE RESOLUTIONS 4.1 Agreed Settlement Orders 4.2 Remedial Plans 4.3 Consent Orders 4.4 Modification Orders 4.5 Staff Recommendations of Dismissal 4.6 Nunc Pro Tunc Orders 4.7 Discussion of Specific Orders 5. PRESIDING OFFICER REPORT 6. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS 6.1 Professional Recovery Network Report (PRN) 7. ANESTHESIA COMMITTEE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS 7.1 Proposed new 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.16, Sedation/Anesthesia of High-Risk Patients 7.2 Proposed new 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.17, Sedation/Anesthesia of Pediatric Patients 8. DISCIPLINARY REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS 8.1 Recommendations on the Delegation of Certain Complaint Dispositions 8.2 Recommendations of Rulemaking Related to the Disciplinary Matrix 9. LICENSING COMMITTEE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS 9.1 Recommendations on Staff's Recommended Application Denials 9.1.1 Application 2018Q2DDS1 9.1.2 Application 2018Q2DDS2 9.1.3 Application 2018Q2DDS3 9.2 Recommendations on Applications for Special Consideration or Exception to Board Rules 9.2.1 Application 2018Q2DDS4 9.2.2 Application 2018Q2RDH1 9.3 Recommendation on Nitrous Monitoring Course Provider Approval 9.3.1 El Centro College 9.4 Recommendation on Dental Hygiene WREB Examiner Application 9.4.1 Virginia Carrillo 9.5 Recommendation on Application for Non-Profit Corporation Authorized to Hire Dentists 9.5.1 Texas International Institute of Health Professions 9.6 Report on Presentation and Discussion by Commission on Dental Competency Assessments 9.7 Recommendations on Rulemakings 9.7.1 Proposed New 22 Tex. Admin. Code 101.13, Military Limited Volunteer License 9.7.2 Proposed New 22 Tex. Admin. Code 103.9, Military Limited Volunteer License 9.7.3 Proposed Amended 22 Tex. Admin. Code 101.5, Staggered Dental Registrations 9.7.4 Proposed Amended 22 Tex. Admin. Code 103.5, Staggered Dental Hygiene Registrations 9.7.5 Proposed Amended 22 Tex. Admin. Code 104.1, Continuing Education Requirements 9.7.6 Proposed Amended 22 Tex. Admin. Code 101.1, General Qualifications for Licensure 9.7.7 Proposed Amended 22 Tex. Admin. Code 103.1, General Qualifications for Licensure 9.7.8 Proposed Amended 22 Tex. Admin. Code 114.2, Registration of Dental Assistants 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS 11. AGENCY ACTIVITY REPORTS 11.1. Executive Division Report 11.2. Finance & Administrations Division Report 11.3. Licensing Division Report 11.4. Dental Division Report 11.5. Legal/Enforcement Report 12. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RULEMAKING 12.1 Rule Adoptions 12.1.1 Adopt amended 22 Tex. Admin Code 114.1, Permitted Duties 12.1.2 Adopt amended 22 Tex. Admin. Code 114.3, Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate 12.1.3 Adopt amended 22 Tex. Admin. Code 114.5., Coronal Polishing Certificate 12.1.4 Adopt new 22 Tex. Admin. Code 111.3 Prescription Monitoring by Dentist 12.1.5 Adopt new 22 Tex. Admin. Code 111.4 Prescription Monitoring by the Board 12.1.6 Adopt repeal 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.8 Provisional Anesthesia and Portability Permits 12.2 Rule Proposals 12.2.1 Propose amendment of 22 Tex. Admin. Code 102.1, Fee Schedule 12.2.2 Propose repeal of 22 Tex. Admin. Code 107.104, Official Investigation of a Complaint 12.2.3 Propose new 22 Tex. Admin. Code 107.104, Official Investigation of a Complaint 12.2.4 Propose repeal of 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.7, Portability 12.2.5 Propose new 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.7, Portability 12.2.6 Propose amended 22 Tex. Admin. Code 107.52, Oral Arguments 13. ANNOUNCEMENTS 14. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON CASES HEARD BEFORE THE STATE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS (SOAH) 14.1 Docket No. 504-17-4937, Robert L. Beck, DDS Texas License No. 7913 Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge's Proposal for Decision, Recommendations, and Board Action. 15. EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO TEX. GOV'T CODE s551.074 AND s551.071 TO DISCUSS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION 16. ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION: The board reserves the right to enter executive session to discuss any posted agenda items as authorized by law. The board reserves the right under Tex. Govt' Code Sec. 551.074 to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee. The board may enter a closed meeting to receive legal advice under Tex. Gov't Code s551.071. Additional Information Contact: www.tsbde.texas.gov
Department of State Health Services
February 23, 2018 – 08:30 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center, 909 W. 45th Street, Conference Room 164, Austin
Texas Radiation Advisory Board (TRAB) Topic Research Committee TRAB's Topic Research Committee will convene as posted to hear, consider, discuss and take formal action, as applicable and necessary, on the following agenda items: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of guests 3. Review and, as needed, discuss and take possible action concerning amendment and/or approval of the minutes of the December 8, 2017 TRAB Topic Research Committee meeting 4. Routine and Continuing Business A. Updates on rulemaking priorities B. Review/updating of older Advisories and Position Statements on the Publications web page C. Radon in Texas 5. New Business: A. Nuclear and Radiological Threats in Texas B. Consider and make recommendations on the proposed rule packet for the following sections of 25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 289 i. s289.251 Exemptions, General Licenses, and General License Acknowledgements ii. s289.252 Licensing of Radioactive Material iii. s289.253 Radiation Safety Requirements for Well Logging Service Operations and Tracer Studies iv. s289.256 Medical and Veterinary Use of Radioactive Material v. s289.257 Packaging and Transportation of Radioactive Material C. Identify any additional topics that need further research to be addressed by the TRAB D. Identify topics to recommend for further discussion and/or to be addressed at future meetings of the Medical Committee, Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium, and Waste (INUW) Committee, or full Board 6. Public Comments 7. Summarize Committee meeting and recommendations for Committee Report and proposed action items for TRAB and for future agenda items for TRAB, the Medical Committee, or INUW Committees 8. Identification of Agenda Items for next or future Topic Research Committee Meeting 9. Adjourn At the discretion of the Chair, agenda items may be taken in any order and public comment may be permitted in connection with any agenda item. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Board's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item. Texas Penal Code Section 46.035(c) states: "A license holder commits an offense if the license holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, 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 meeting is, in the opinion of counsel representing the Health and Human Services Commission, a 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 meeting. Additional Information Contact: Robert.J.Emery@uth.tmc.edu
Department of State Health Services
February 23, 2018 – 09:00 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center, 909 W. 45th Street, Conference Room 240, Austin
Texas Radiation Advisory Board (TRAB) Medical Committee TRAB's Medical Committee will convene as posted to hear, consider, discuss and take formal action, as applicable and necessary, on the following agenda items: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of guests 3. Review and, as needed, discuss and take possible action concerning amendment and/or approval of the minutes of the December 8, 2017 TRAB Medical Committee meeting 4. Routine and Continuing Business: A. FDA and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) issue B. Advisory Statement on Public Better Understanding of Radiation: Add Information to website: Radiologyinfo.org; IAEA C. Summary of ACMUI September 2017 meeting D. Continue review and recommendations of older Advisories and Position Statements on the TRAB Publications web page 1) 12/09/2016 Advisory Statement for a Better Understanding of Radiation 2) 06/20/1998 Food Irradiation: The Potential for Texas 3) 04/17/2003 License Fees 4) 06/03/2004 Retention of Health Physicists 5. New Business A. IRPA Guidance on Implementation of Eye Dose Monitoring (2017) B. Blood irradiators: Cesium vs x-ray source C. Identify any additional topics that need further research to be addressed by the TRAB D. Consider and make recommendations on the proposed rule packet for the following sections of 25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 289 a. s289.251 Exemptions, General Licenses, and General License Acknowledgements b. s289.252 Licensing of Radioactive Material c. s289.253 Radiation Safety Requirements for Well Logging Service Operations and Tracer Studies d. s289.256 Medical and Veterinary Use of Radioactive Material e. s289.257 Packaging and Transportation of Radioactive Material E. Identify topics to recommend for further discussion and/or to be addressed at future meetings of the Medical Committee, Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium, and Waste (INUW) Committee, or full Board 6. Public Comments 7. Summarize Committee meeting and recommendations for Committee Report and proposed action items for TRAB. 8. Identification of Agenda Items for next Medical Committee Meeting. 9. Adjourn At the discretion of the Chair, agenda items may be taken in any order and public comment may be permitted in connection with any agenda item. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Board's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item. Texas Penal Code, Section 46.035(c) states: "A license holder commits an offense if the license holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, 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 meeting is, in the opinion of counsel representing the Health and Human Services Commission, a 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 meeting. Additional Information Contact: metter@uthscsa.edu
Department of State Health Services
February 23, 2018 – 09:00 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center, 909 W. 45th Street, Conference Room 164, Austin
Texas Radiation Advisory Board (TRAB) Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste Committee TRAB's Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste (INUW) Committee will convene as posted to hear, consider, discuss and take formal action, as applicable and necessary, on the following agenda items: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of guests 3. Review and, as needed, discuss and take possible action concerning amendment and/or approval of the minutes of the December 8, 2017 TRAB Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste Committee meeting 4. Routine and Continuing Business A. Update and discussion on the Texas Low Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility B. Update on proposed TCEQ regulations C. Continue review and recommendations of older Advisories and Position Statements on the TRAB Publications web page i. October 2, 2014 Advisory Statement on Sealed Source Disposal: Mr. Krieger recommended keeping on the webpage. ii. September 1, 2014 TRAB Position Statement on Storage of Spent Fuel in Texas: Mr. Lucas recommended to keep on the webpage iii. November 17, 2005 Letter to Albert Hawkins, Commissioner from Michael Ford, TRAB Chair; WCS Petition requesting DSHS to Amend Radiation Rules: Mr. Powell recommended to remove and archive iv. September 19, 2003 Letter to Robert Huston, TCEQ Chairman, from Michael Ford, TRAB Chair; Recommendations for Low Level Radioactive Rules Log No. 2003-037-336-WS: Mr. Powell recommended to remove and archive v. February 23, 2003 Letter to Senator Duncan from Michael Ford, TRAB Chair; Low Level Radioactive Waste Recommendations and Estimates: Mr. Powell recommended keeping on the webpage. vi. July 20, 2002 TRAB Statement supporting the need for a safe disposal facility for low level radioactive waste: Mr. Powell recommended to keep on the webpage. vii. October 23, 2000 Letter to John Grant, Colorado River Municipal Water District, from Dale Klein, TRAB Chair; Recommendation by TRAB addressing the EPA revision to the Safe Drinking Water Act regarding radon: Mr. Powell recommended to remove and archive viii. April 15, 2000 TRAB recommendation on Storage of Low Level Radioactive Waste: Mr. Powell recommended to remove and archive ix. August 30, 1999 Letter to Jack Krohmer, TRAB Chair, from John Howard, Jr., Environmental and Natural Resources; Response to letter sent to Governor Bush dated August 16, 1999: Mr. Powell recommended to remove and archive x. August 16, 1999 Letter to Governor Bush from Jack Krohmer, TRAB Chair; TRAB recommendations on low level radioactive waste policy of Texas: Mr. Powell recommended to remove and archive 5. New Business A. Consider and make recommendations on the proposed rule packet for the following sections of 25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 289 i. s289.251 Exemptions, General Licenses, and General License Acknowledgements ii. s289.252 Licensing of Radioactive Material iii. s289.253 Radiation Safety Requirements for Well Logging Service Operations and Tracer Studies iv. s289.256 Medical and Veterinary Use of Radioactive Material v. s289.257 Packaging and Transportation of Radioactive Material B. Identify any additional topics that need further research to be addressed by the TRAB C. Identify topics to recommend for further discussion and/or to be addressed at future meetings of the Medical Committee, Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium, and Waste (INUW) Committee, or full Board. See items 4.B. 1) through 10) 6. Public Comments 7. Summarize Committee meeting and recommendations for Committee Report and proposed action items for TRAB 8. Identification of Future Meeting Topics for this Committee 9. Adjourn At the discretion of the Chair, agenda items may be taken in any order and public comment may be permitted in connection with any agenda item. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Board's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item. Texas Penal Code Section 46.035(c) states: "A license holder commits an offense if the license holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, 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 meeting is, in the opinion of counsel representing the Health and Human Services Commission, a 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 meeting. Additional Information Contact: mlucas0217@gmail.com
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 23, 2018 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Policy Council for Children and Families AGENDA: Policy Council for Children and Families February 23, 2018 10:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Update from the Chair 3. Election of presiding officer and assistant presiding officer 4. Review and approval of meeting minutes from November 17, 2017, and December 18, 2017 5. Presentation by Gabi Teal, Office of Disability Prevention for Children, Health, Developmental, and Independence Services, Health and Human Services Commission 6. Discussion on other stakeholder councils 7. Discussion on STAR Kids and pediatric therapy services letter 8. Public comment 9. Workgroup reports and recommendation proposals: a. Workgroup 1: Access to Healthcare Services b. Workgroup 2: Access to Support Services, Promoting Independence, and Transition to Adulthood c. Workgroup 3: Special Education and Schools 10. Next steps for developing the 2018 legislative report 11. Action items for staff or member follow-up 12. Public comment 13. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Jimmy Blanton, Director, Health Quality Institute, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-380-4372, jimmy.blanton@hhsc.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Blanton at 512-380-4372 at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
Department of State Health Services
February 23, 2018 – 10:30 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center, 909 W. 45th Street, Conference Room 164, Austin
Texas Radiation Advisory Board (TRAB) The Board will convene as posted to hear, consider, discuss and take formal action, as applicable and necessary, on the following agenda items, as time allows: 1. Call to order 2. Introductions of guests 3. Review and, as needed, discuss and take possible action concerning amendment and/or approval of the minutes of the December 8, 2017 meeting 4. Committee Reports and Recommendations A. Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste Committee B. Medical Committee C. Topic Research Committee 5. Program Reports A. Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) B. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) C. Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) D. Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission (TLLRWDCC) E. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission – DeAnn Walker, State Liaison Officer 6. Routine and Continuing Business: A. Update on Health and Human Services System (HHSS) Transformation Plan (DSHS) B. Further recommendations on the older Advisories and Position Statements on the TRAB's Publications web page 7. New Business A. Vote to excuse absent members where there was good cause for the absences B. Resolution for Helen Watkins C. Consider and make recommendations on the proposed rule packet for the following sections of 25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 289 i. s289.251 Exemptions, General Licenses, and General License Acknowledgements ii. s289.252 Licensing of Radioactive Material iii. s289.253 Radiation Safety Requirements for Well Logging Service Operations and Tracer Studies iv. s289.256 Medical and Veterinary Use of Radioactive Material v. s289.257 Packaging and Transportation of Radioactive Material D. Introduction of Dave Carson, WCS President and Chief Operations Officer 8. Public Comments 9. Identification of Agenda Items and/or topics for next or future TRAB or TRAB Committee Meetings 10. Adjourn At the discretion of the Chair, agenda items may be taken in any order and public comment may be permitted in connection with any agenda item. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Board's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item. Texas Penal Code Section 46.035(c) states: "A license holder commits an offense if the license holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, 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 meeting is, in the opinion of counsel representing the Health and Human Services Commission, a 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 meeting. Additional Information Contact: John P. Hageman, jphchp@gmail.com
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 23, 2018 – 10:30 AM
701 West 51st St., Health and Human Services Commission, John H. Winters Human Services Complex, Austin
Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee AGENDA: Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee February 23, 2018 10:30 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission John H. Winters Human Services Complex Public Hearing Rooms 125W and 125C 701 West 51st St. Austin, Texas 78751 1. Review nursing facility administrator cases referred 2. Discuss future Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee meetings and agenda topics Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Janie Pulido, Enforcement Assistant, Regulatory Services, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-438-4417, janie.pulido@hhsc.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Additional Information Contact: Janie Pulido, 512/438-4417
2/26/2018
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 26, 2018 – 08:30 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4501, Austin
Texas Council on Consumer Direction Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Subcommittee AGENDA: Texas Council on Consumer Direction Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Subcommittee February 26, 2018 8:30 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 4501 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Roll call and Chair report 2. Review summary of December 4, 2017, subcommittee meeting 3. Update on assignments from December 4, 2017, subcommittee meeting 4. Review and discuss financial management services agency satisfaction survey draft 5. Managed care organization monitoring for financial management services agencies 6. Discuss meeting's action items and future meeting agenda topics 7. Adjourn Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Suzanna Carter, Advisory Committee Coordinator, Medicaid and CHIP Services Department, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7423, or Suzanna.Carter@hhsc.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Additional Information Contact: Suzanna Carter, 512/730-7423
Texas Medical Board
February 26, 2018 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 780, Austin
Texas Physician Assistant Board Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Application for Temporary Suspension With Notice pursuant to Texas Occupations Code. 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 26, 2018 – 12:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4501, Austin
Texas Council on Consumer Direction Consumer Directed Services Processes and Expansion Subcommittee AGENDA: Texas Council on Consumer Direction Consumer Directed Services Processes and Expansion Subcommittee February 26, 2018 Noon Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 4501 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Roll call and Chair report 2. Review summaries of December 4, 2017, and January 12, 2018, subcommittee meetings 3. Discuss revising subcommittee goal regarding goods and services 4. Review, revise, and work on streamlining forms 5. Home and Community-based Services waiver and expanding the consumer directed services option 6. Review long-term services and supports array and opportunities for self-direction 7. Take inventory of self-directed services 8. Discuss meeting's action items and future meeting agenda topics 9. Adjourn Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Suzanna Carter, Advisory Committee Coordinator, Medicaid and CHIP Services Department, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7423, or Suzanna.Carter@hhsc.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Additional Information Contact: Suzanna Carter, 512/730-7423
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 26, 2018 – 03:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4501, Austin
Texas Council on Consumer Direction Training and Outreach Subcommittee AGENDA: Texas Council on Consumer Direction Training and Outreach Subcommittee February 26, 2018 3:00 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 4501 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Roll call and Chair report 2. Review summaries of December 4, 2017, and January 18, 2018, subcommittee meetings 3. Update on consumer directed services outreach video project 4. Review catalog of training and outreach materials 5. Review, discuss, and provide feedback on service coordinator training 6. Review and provide feedback on consumer directed services brochure 7. Discuss meeting's action items and future meeting agenda topics 8. Adjourn Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Suzanna Carter, Advisory Committee Coordinator, Medicaid and CHIP Services Department, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7423, or Suzanna.Carter@hhsc.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Carter at 512-730-7423 at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. Additional Information Contact: 512/730-7423
2/27/2018
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 27, 2018 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Texas Council on Consumer Direction AGENDA: Texas Council on Consumer Direction February 27, 2018 10:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archi ed-meetings the day and time of the meeting. 1. Introductions; Vice-Chair updates 2. Membership update, including Chair election if all voting members are present 3. Review and approve minutes from December 5, 2017, meeting 4. Review, customize, and adopt new bylaws 5. Consumer Directed Services rates discussion 6. Systems Redesign Advisory Committee update 7. State agency updates 8. Lunch break 9. Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) update 10. EVV demonstration with Global Positioning System 11. Subcommittee updates 12. Public comment 13. Discuss action items and topics for June 5, 2018, agenda 14. Adjourn The committee may take public comment on any agenda item. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Suzanna Carter, Advisory Committee Coordinator, Medicaid and CHIP Services Department, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7423, or Suzanna.Carter@hhsc.state.tx.us. Additional Information Contact: Suzanna Carter, 512/730-7423
2/28/2018
Statewide Health Coordinating Council
February 28, 2018 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th St, Moreton Building, Room M-100, Austin
Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies (TCNWS) Advisory Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Establish Quorum and Approval of Excused Absences 3. Review of February 28, 2018 Agenda 4. The following items are for discussion and possible action: A. Minutes of January 23, 2018 meeting B. Nursing Education Program Information Survey Reports C. Nurse Staffing Study Highlights and Recommendations D. Biennial Report to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council E. Organizational Updates -Texas Nurses Association -Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board -Texas Board of Nursing -Texas Hospital Association F. Update from the TCNWS 5. Public Comment 6. Adjourn 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. Additional Information Contact: Pam Lauer, 512/776-6723
3/1/2018
Statewide Health Coordinating Council
March 1, 2018 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services Main Campus, 1100 West 49th Street, Moreton Building, Room M-100, Austin
The Statewide Health Coordinating Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Chairman's welcome and introductions 2. Establish a quorum – Roll call and possible action to approve excused absences 3. Discussion and possible action to approve February 23, 2017 Meeting Minutes 4. Discussion of October 26, 2017 Council workgroup 5. SHCC discussion of 2019-2020 Update to the Texas State Health Plan report a. Oral Health b. Health Professions Training – Clinical Site Availability c. Health Literacy d. Hospital Trauma Designation e. Federally Qualified Health Centers 6. SHCC agency representatives' reports a. Health and Human Services Commission b. Texas Department of State Health Services c. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board 7. Report on SHCC representation on the Health and Human Services Commission's E-Health Advisory Committee 8. Health Professions Resource Center and SHCC project director's report 9. Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies report 10. Administrative items and next steps a. 2018 SHCC meeting dates: 6/7/2018, 10/11/2018 11. Public comment and adjourn Note: The Statewide Health Coordinating Council may act upon any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Matt Turner, 512/776-6541
3/2/2018
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 2, 2018 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St., Health and Human Services Commission, John H. Winters Human Services Complex, Public Hearing Room 125, Austin
e-Health Advisory Committee AGENDA: e-Health Advisory Committee March 2, 2018 9:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission John H. Winters Human Services Complex Public Hearing Room 125 701 West 51st St. Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order and logistics 2. Welcome and introductions 3. Approval of December 1, 2017, meeting minutes 4. e-Health Advisory Committee (eHAC) rules revision update 5. Update on eHAC vacancy and member and officer term expirations 6. eHAC report to Commissioner and Legislature update 7. eHAC Subcommittee update 8. Telemedicine update 9. Break 10. Disaster response in Health Information Technology 11. Public comment 12. Next meeting planning 13. Adjourn Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Adriana Rhames, Program Specialist, Office of e-Health Coordination, 512-491-5557, Adriana.Rhames@hhsc.state.tx.us. Additional Information Contact: Adriana Rhames, 512/491-5557