The following list represents state agency health care hearings scheduled between January 18 and February 7.
 
1/21/2014
 
State Board of Dental Examiners
January 21, 2014 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
 
Dental Laboratory Certification Council Agenda I. Call to order. II. Roll call. III. Discuss and consider administrative processes: a. Dental Laboratory Registration Application. b. Dental Laboratory Registration Renewal. c. Dental Laboratory Certification Council Minutes. d. Dental Laboratory Certification Council Training. e. Dental Laboratory Complaints and Enforcement. f. Jurisprudence Assessment. IV. Election of presiding officer. V. Director of Licensing Report. VI. Public comments. VII. Announcements. VIII. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Vicki Shoesmith, 512/463-6400
 
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 21, 2014 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Street (Brown-Heatly Bldg., Rm 1420), Austin
 
Council on Children and Families 1. Welcome, Introductions and Announcements 2. Approve October 29, 2013 Meeting Minutes (Vote Required) 3. Council Business a. New Members b. Youth Representative discussion c. Stakeholder Meeting d. LAR Analysis Report 4. Presentation of Updates: Related Programs a. Task Force for Children with Special Needs b. Texas Home Visiting Program c. Center for the Elimination of Disproportionality and Disparities d. Senate Bill 44 Workgroup 5. Agency Updates a. Discussion b. Next Steps 6. Public Testimony 7. Adjourn.  Additional Information Contact: Alice Antilley, 512/954-7407
 
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 21, 2014 – 10:30 AM
6330 East Highway 290 (ITT Institute Bldg., Theory/Classrooms #3 and #4), Austin
 
The Perinatal Advisory Council (PAC) 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Review of Texas Open Meetings and Texas Public Information Act 3. Review of Council Purpose and Legislative Charge; Synopsis of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Council Progress. 4. Discussion of Council Organization and Operations 5. Presentation by HHSC Quality Unit 6. Lunch (Recess) 7. Update on NICU Standards 8. Update on Maternal Standards 9. Public Comment 10. Set Agenda, Dates Times and Locations for 2014 Meetings 11. Adjourn.  Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
 
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 21, 2014 – 01:30PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1410 and 1420, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
 
STAR+PLUS Stakeholder Meeting 1. Welcome 2. Electronic Visit Verification Update 3. Dual Demonstration Project Update 4. Long Term Services and Supports Update 5. Attendant Rate Enhancement 6. Service Coordination a. Plan Implementation b. Communication between Providers and Managed Care Organization Service Coordinators c. Service Coordination Roles 7. Administrative Simplification Update 8. Long-Term Services and Supports Quality Measures 9. Health Plan Management Update 10. Open Discussion. Call in: 877-226-9790 Participant Code:  4480320. This meeting will be webcast. Contact: Allison Moss, Program Operations, Health and Human Services Commission, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Brown-Heatly Building, Austin, 512-462-6376, Allison.Moss@hhsc.state.tx.us.
 
1/22/2014
 
Austin-Travis County MHMR Center
January 22, 2014 – 11:45 AM
1430 Collier Street, Austin
 
Austin Travis County Integral Care – 1115 Waiver Task Force 1.Recommendation to Approve Expenditure Methodology for Federal Match Funds of 1115 Medicaid Waiver (Harrison) 2.Discussion: Resourcing Waiver Projects (Evans) 3.Update: DSRIP Projects (Simmons/Widmer) a)Existing Projects and Milestones b)New Projects 4.Discussion: Community Care Collaborative Board Presentation (Evans) 5.Update: Uncompensated Care Pool (Harrison).  Additional Information Contact: Leela Rice, 512/445-7714
 
Border Region MHMR Community Center
January 22, 2014 – 11:00 AM
600 N. Garza St., Rio Grande City
 
Board of Trustees Border Region Behavioral Health Center Counties of jim hogg, starr, webb, zapata Board of trustees may choose to meet in a closed meeting (executive session) as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, section 551.101, et.seq., on any item of this agenda as deemed appropriate including, but not limited to consultation with attorney, deliberations regarding real property, a prospective gift, personnel matters, to conference with an employee, and/or deliberations regarding security devices. If you require any of the auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to attend this meeting, please call (956) 794-3009 at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled time of this meeting. Agenda 01.01.14 Call to Order 01.02.14 Administer the Oath of Office for Fiscal Year 2014, Statement of Appointed Office, and Promise to Maintain Confidential Information to re-appointed Board Member: Commissioner Jaime A. Canales 01.03.14 Roll Call 01.04.14 Open Forum – If you wish to address the Board, please write your name, address, county of residence and topic you wish to discuss on the Open Forum Sign-Up Sheet. No more than three (3) speakers will be allowed time to address each side of a topic. All speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. If you are raising issues relating to a non-agenda item, Texas law prohibits the Board from discussing or acting on any issue, which has not been noticed in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act 01.05.14 Approval of November 13, 2013, Board Meeting minutes and November 13, 2013, Budget Workshop minutes 01.06.14 Discussion and possible action to approve the Independent Audit for Fiscal Year 2013 01.07.14 Discussion and possible action to accept the Financial Reports of September, October and November (unaudited), as presented September 2013 Financial Statements October 2013 Financial Statements November 2013 Financial Statements 01.08.14 Discussion and possible action to accept donations as presented by Mr. Daniel Castillon, Executive Director 01.09.14 Discussion and possible action to compare and select most appropriate roof contractor to replace and repair center's flat roof areas 01.10.14 Discussion and possible action to approve salary increases to staff who have not received an increase to their salary in the immediate past 36 months or longer 01.11.14 Discussion and possible action to authorize Administration to Solicit Request for Qualifications for an architect to design an addition to the current building in Webb County 01.12.14 Discussion and possible action to authorize the Executive Director to begin negotiations to purchase the clinic/office building located at 106 E. Amada St, Hebbronville, Texas, Jim Hogg County 01.13.14 Discussion and possible action to amend the Board Bylaws in regards to submission of agenda items by Board members 01.14.14 Planning and Network Advisory Committee Report 01.15.14 Director's Report .01 Program Services Mental Health Executive Summary Intellectual and Developmental Disability Executive Summary Quality Management Executive Summary Support Services Executive Summary .02 Informational Items 01.16.14 Chairman's Report 01.17.14 Adjournment.  Additional Information Contact: Esmeralda Pompa, 956/794-3009
 
Department of State Health Services
January 22, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Austin State Hospital Campus, Bldg 552, Rm 125, 4110 Guadalupe, Austin
 
House Bill 3793 Advisory Panel The Panel will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda. (Note: Panel members have the option to call into the meeting utilizing the teleconference procedure) I. Call Meeting to Order II. Opening Remarks III. Member Introduction IV. Meeting Overview V. Approval of Minutes from the November 14, 2013 and December 19, 2013 meetings VI. Development of Resource Groups VII. Lunch Break VIII. Development of Resource Groups (continued) IX. Timeline for 2014 and Next Steps X. Public Comment XI. Adjourn.  Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
 
Department of State Health Services
January 22, 2014 – 02:00 PM
Department of State Health Services, Exchange Building, Room N-301, 8407 Wall Street, Austin
 
Public Health Funding and Policy Committee The Committee will meet in a telephone conference call meeting to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda. Members of the public may access the meeting via Conference Call 1-877-820-7831, Passcode 899597#; or attend in person at the address reflected in this posting. Welcome/Call to Order 1. Approval of December 12, 2013 Meeting Minutes 2. Local Health Department and Local Health Authority Survey Policy Implications 3. Planning for Next Annual Report 4. Stakeholder Public Comment 5. Agenda Items for Next Meeting 6. Future Meeting Dates/Locations Adjourn.  Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
 
Department of State Health Services
January 22, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Exchange Building, Room N-301, 8407 Wall Street, Austin
 
State Prefventive Health Advisory Committee Teleconference The Committee will meet in a telephone conference call meeting to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda. Members of the public may access the meeting via Conference Call 1-877-820-7831, Passcode 899597#; or attend in person at the address reflected in this posting. Welcome/Call to Order 1. Update on CDC Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Funding and Activities 2. Approval of FY14 Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Work Plan 3. Stakeholder Public Comment Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
 
1/23/2014
 
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
January 23, 2014 – 08:30 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane, Board Room 1.170, Austin
 
Coordinating Board Meeting The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board may convene in Executive Session for any of the following items: (1) to seek its attorney's advice about pending or contemplated litigation, including pending or contemplated administrative actions, pursuant to Texas Government Code Ann. 551.071(1)(A); or (2) to seek its attorney's advice about a settlement offer, pursuant to Texas Government Code Ann. 551.071(1) (B); or (3) at any point in this meeting, concerning any agenda item listed in the Agenda, to seek or to receive its attorney's advice on legal matters, pursuant to Texas Government Code Ann. 551.071(2), or (4) to consult with the Commissioner regarding personnel matters, pursuant to Texas Government Code Ann. 551.074 or (5) consultation with attorney regarding the issuance, refunding, and defeasance of the State of Texas College Student Loan Bonds and related issues pursuant to Section 551.071(2) Texas Government Code. Public testimony: The presiding chair shall designate whether public testimony will be taken at the beginning of the meeting, at the time the related item is taken up by the Board after staff has presented the item, or any other time as determined by the presiding chair. For procedures on testifying please go to http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/public testimony. I. Call to Order: Opening Remarks, Announcements and Appointments A. Introduction of New Board Member B. Recognition of New Presidents and Chancellors in the audience II. Approval of Minutes A. October 24, 2013, Board Meeting B. December 12, 2013, Board Retreat III. Approval of the Consent Calendar A. Consent Calendar IV. Major Policy Discussion A. Measuring Student Learning Outcomes V. Recognition of Excellence A. Temple College – Texas Bioscience Institute VI. Rules Developed Through the Negotiated Rulemaking Process A. Consideration of adopting the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee's recommendation relating to the allocation methodology for Tuition Equalization Grants B. Consideration of adopting the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee's recommendation relating to the allocation methodology for B-On-Time Loans (for private, independent institutions of higher education) C. Update on Compliance Monitoring and consideration of adopting the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee's recommendation relating to the compliance monitoring function at the THECB VII. Matters relating to the Committee on Affordability, Accountability and Planning A. Committee Chair's Overview B. Public testimony on items relating to the Committee on Affordability, Accountability and Planning C. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Board relating to proposed new sections to Chapter 1, Subchapter S, 1.213-1.219 of Board rules concerning the establishment of the Higher Education Strategic Planning Committee D. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Board relating to appointment of members to the Higher Education Strategic Planning Committee E. Update on RAND Community Colleges Baccalaureate Study in addressing the state's projected workforce needs for training and education (S.B. 414 and H.B. 1296 Texas Legislature, Regular Session) F. Report on facilities projects that were submitted to the Coordinating Board G. Proposed rules: 1. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to proposed amendments to Chapter 13, Subchapter F, Section 13.107 of Board rules concerning Formula Funding and Tuition Charges for Repeated and Excess Hours of Undergraduate Students 2. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to proposed amendments to Chapter 13, Subchapter C, Section 13.43 and the repeal of Section 13.44 of Board rules concerning budgets 3. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the repeal of Chapter 21, Subchapter P, Sections 21.500 – 21.511 of Board rules, concerning the Professional Nurses' Student Loan Repayment Program 4. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the repeal of Chapter 21, Subchapter Q, Sections 21.530 – 21.540 of Board rules, concerning the Licensed Vocational Nurses' Student Loan Repayment Program 5. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the repeal of Chapter 21, Subchapter R, Sections 21.560 – 21.566 of Board rules, concerning the Dental Education Loan Repayment Program 6. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to Chapter 21, new Subchapter X, concerning the Loan Repayment Program for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (Senate Bill 620, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) 7. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to Chapter 21, new Subchapter Y, concerning the Student Loan Default Prevention and Financial Aid Literacy Pilot Program (Senate Bill 680, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) 8. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the repeal of Chapter 21, Subchapter Z, Sections 21.800 – 21.811 of Board rules, concerning the Graduate Nurses' Education Loan Repayment Program 9. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the repeal of Chapter 21, Subchapter FF, Sections 21.1010 – 21.1017 of Board rules, concerning the Law Education Loan Repayment Program 10. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the repeal of Chapter 21, Subchapter HH, Sections 21.1052 – 21.1068 of Board rules, concerning the Exemption Program for Texas Air and Army National Guard/ROTC Students 11. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to amendments to Chapter 21, Subchapter JJ, Sections 21.004 – 21.005 of Board rules, concerning the Kenneth H. Ashworth Fellowship Program 12. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the repeal of Chapter 21, Subchapter KK, Sections 21.020 – 21.026 of Board rules, concerning the Classroom Teacher Repayment Assistance Program 13. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the repeal of Chapter 21, Subchapter MM, Sections 21.080 – 21.089 of Board rules, concerning the Doctoral Incentive Loan Repayment Program 14. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the repeal of Chapter 21, Subchapter OO, Sections 21.2200 – 21.2207 of Board rules, concerning the Children's Medicaid Loan Repayment Program 15. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the repeal of Chapter 22, Subchapter F, Sections 22.101 – 22.111 of Board rules, concerning the Provisions for the Scholarship Programs for Vocational Nursing Students 16. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the repeal of Chapter 22, Subchapter G, Sections 22.121 – 22.131 of Board rules, concerning the Provisions for the Scholarship Programs for Professional Nursing Students 17. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to amendments to Chapter 22, Subchapter L, Sections 22.225 – 22.231, 22.234 – 22.236, 22.239 and 22.241 of Board rules, concerning the Toward EXcellence Access & Success Grant (TEXAS) Grant Program (Senate Bill 215, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) 18. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to amendments to Chapter 22, Subchapter M, Sections 22.254, 22.256, and 22.260 of Board rules, concerning the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program (TEOG) (Senate Bill 215, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) 19. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to amendments to Chapter 22, Subchapter O, Sections 22.293 and 22.295, as well as new Section 22.298 of Board rules, concerning the Exemption Program for Children of Professional Nursing Program Faculty and Staff(Senate Bill 1210, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) 20. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the repeal of Chapter 22, Subchapter Q, Sections 22.312 – 22.318 of Board rules, concerning the Engineering Scholarship Program H. Annual report on the operations of the College for All Texans Foundation for the year ending August 31, 2013 VIII. Lunch IX. Matters relating to the Committee on Academic and Workforce Success A. Committee Chair's Overview B. Public testimony on items relating to the Committee on Academic and Workforce Success C. Recognition of selected winners in the Generation Texas Take the Challenge Social Media Contest D. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to a request from the University of North Texas for a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree, each with a major in Biomedical Engineering E. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to issuance of a Request for Applications and the allocation of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act funds to colleges for Basic grants for 2014-2015 F. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to issuance of a Request for Applications and the awarding of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act funds to colleges for Leadership grants for 2014-2015 G. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Board relating to issuance of a Request for Applications and the awarding of the grants for Early College High Schools (ECHS) designed specifically for career and technical education programs H. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to issuance of a Request for Applications and the awarding of the grants for the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship Program I. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to issuance of a Request for Applications and the awarding of the grants for the Engineering Recruitment Program – Engineering Summer Program (ERP-ESP) J. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to a request from Texas State Technical College – Marshall to operate an extension center in the city of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas K. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board to authorize the Commissioner of Higher Education to submit the 2013 report on the National Research University Fund to the Comptroller and Legislature L. Proposed Rules: 1. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to amendments to Chapter 5, Rules Applying to Public Universities, Health-Related Institutions, and/or Selected Public Colleges of Higher Education in Texas, Subchapter G, Strategic Planning and Grant Programs Related to Emerging Research and/or Research Universities, Sections 5.121 and 5.122 of Board rules, concerning submission of strategic research plans (S.B. 215, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) 2. Consideration of adopting the Committee's to the Board relating to amendments to Chapter 9, Program Development in Public Two-Year Colleges, Subchapter J, Academic Associate Degree and Certificate Programs, Sections 9.182, 9.183, and 9.184 of Board rules, concerning the number of semester credit hours required to earn an associate's degree at a public institution of higher education (S.B. 497, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) 3. Consideration of the staff recommendation to the Board relating to proposed new sections to Chapter 1, Subchapter Q, Section 1.199 – 1.205 of Board rules concerning the establishment of the Community and Technical College Leadership Council 4. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Board relating to proposed amendments to Chapter 7 (Degree Granting Colleges and Universities Other Than Texas Public Institutions), Sections 7.3(15), 7.8(3)(K-L) (Certification Advisory Council) 5. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Board relating to proposed amendments to Chapter 14 (Research Funding Program), Section 14.1(3) and the repeal of Section 14.71 (Advisory Committee on Research Programs) A. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the appointment and re-appointment of members to the Advisory Committee on Research Programs (ACORP) B. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board regarding institutions' plans for closure and/or teach-outs pursuant to Chapter 7, Subchapter A, Section 7.7(5) C. Report on proposals approved by the Commissioner or Assistant Commissioner since the previous Board meeting D. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to awards for Teacher Quality Grants Projects for the 2014-2015 grant year E. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the issuance of a Request for Applications regarding a regional professional development program addressing Adult Basic Education policies and programming X. Matters relating to the Task Force on Community and Technical Colleges A. Consideration of adopting the final report of the Task Force on Community and Technical Colleges XI. Matters relating to the Agency Operations Committee A. Committee Chair's Overview B. Public testimony on items relating to the Agency Operations Committee C. Update on Agency Strategic Planning XII. Adjournment.  Additional Information Contact: Dr. Raymund Paredes, 512/427-6101
 
Texas Board of Nursing
January 23 & 24, 2014 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
 
Texas Board of Nursing Regular Meeting. Call to order – 8:30 A.M. review of agenda review of the minutes: October 16, 2013 Board Retreat and October 17-18, 2013 Board Meeting. The Board Reserves the Right to Convene in Executive Session, if Necessary, Pursuant to s551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to Discuss Pending or Contemplated Litigation   To view the complete agenda, please visit: http://www.bon.texas.gov/about/boardmeeting012014.html. Additional Information Contact: 512/305-6811
 
1/24/2014
 
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
January 24, 2014 – 08:00 AM
333 Guadalupe St #2-510, Austin
 
Investigation Committee (1) Call to order. (2) Public comment. (3) Review and possible action on cases: (4) Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jennifer Jones, 512/305-6900
 
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee
January 24, 2014 – 11:00 AM
1400 N. Congress Avenue, Room: E1.012, Austin
 
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. Adoption of Minutes from November 22, 2013, meeting 4. Chief Executive Officer Report 5. Chief Scientific Officer Report – Overview of Scientific Research Portfolio – Scientific Research Grant Award Recommendations 6. Interim Product Development Officer Report – Overview of Product Development Portfolio – Product Development Grant Award Recommendations 7. Chief Prevention and Communications Officer Report 8. Final Order Adopting Proposed Changes to 25 T.A.C. Chapters 701 – 704 9. Scientific Research and Prevention Programs Committee Appointments 10. Subcommittee Business 11. Chief Operating Officer Report – FY 2013 Internal Audit Annual Report – FY 2014 Internal Audit Plan – Contract for Internal Audit Services 12. Compliance Officer Report 13. Agency Planning and Operations 14. Process to Set Annual Program Priorities Pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code – 102.107(2) 15. Consultation with General Counsel 16. Future Meeting Dates and Agenda Items 17. Public Comment Anyone wishing to make public comments is required to 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. 18. Adjourn.  Additional Information Contact: Sandra Balderrama, 512/463-3190
 
Department of State Health Services
January 24, 2014 – 10:00 AM
William B. Travis Bldg, Conf. Rm 6-101, 1701 N Congress Ave, Austin
 
Promotor(a) or Community Health Worker Training and Certification Advisory Committee Teleconference The Committee will meet in a telephone conference call meeting to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda. Members of the public may access the meeting via conference call 888-438-5453, conference code 7389036 (call in 5-10 minutes prior to the start time of the meeting) or attend the meeting at the address reflected in this posting. Please check in with security and someone will escort you to the meeting. Welcome and introductions Approval of minutes Public comment Transforming Texas: Community and Clinical Preventive Services South Texas Promotora Association (STPA): 2013 Bi-National Conference Survey Evaluation Workgroup Update American Public Health Association/CHW Section (APHA): Development of Session Proposal for 2014 Annual Meeting 2014 Community Health Service Award Lone Star CHW Association Program Update Committee Business (Review and recommend to the Department of State Health Services DSHS applications for certification of training institutions Committee Member Updates New business for consideration at next meeting Adjourn.  Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
 
Executive Council of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners
January 24, 2014 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin
 
Executive Council of PT & OT Examiners I. Call to order. II. Public comment. III. Approval of minutes of September, 2013 Executive Council meeting. IV. Discussion and possible action on Executive Director's Report concerning fiscal and budgetary matters, performance measures, ongoing projects, agency personnel matters, and other agency business. V. Review and possible action on rule amendments proposed by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners as follows: s341.6, License Restoration, s329.2, Licensure by Examination, s329.3, Temporary Licensure for Examination Candidates, s329.1, General Licensure Requirements and Procedures, s341.3, Qualifying Continuing Competence Activities, $329.5, regarding FSBPT exam eligibility requirements and remediation of general education deficiencies, and s325.1, Elections. VI. Discussion and possible action on rule adoptions as follows: s651.2, Fees. VII. Presiding Officer's Report. VIII. Discussion and possible action on scheduling future Executive Council meeting dates, and items for future consideration. IX. Adjournment.  Additional Information Contact: Jennifer J. Jones, 512/305-6969
 
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 24, 2014 – 10:00 AM
701 W. 51st Street (Winters Bldg,, Room 360W), Austin
 
Interagency Coordinating Council for HIV and Hepatitis (Council) 1. Welcome and introductions. 2. Review of establishing legislation and Council charge and role of Council members. 3. Presentation on The Texas HIV Plan, by Rosa Laura Valdez, Department of State Health Services. 4. Discussion on 2014 Interagency Coordinating Council for HIV and Hepatitis Report. 5. Roundtable discussion on members' current agency initiatives related to HIV and Hepatitis. 6. Discussion and identification of future agenda items and potential dates for future meetings. 7. Public comments. 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Clare Seagraves, 512/424-6967
 
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 24, 2014 – 01:00 PM
2549 Highway 46 West, T Bar M Resort Conference Center, New Braunfels
 
Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) 1. Call to order and determination of quorum. 2. Welcome and introduction of new members. 3. Approval of December 13, 2013 Minutes (vote required). 4. Report of the Chair. 5. Reports and Announcements. 6. Report of the Office of Acquired Brain Injury, Bettie Beckworth, Director. 7. Committee Reports: Nominations Committee Education Committee Identification Committee Legislative Policy Committee Resources Committee Acceptance of Committee Reports (vote required) 8. *Public Comment. 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Bettie Beckworth, 512/701-7136
 
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 24, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Brown-Heatly Bldg., Public Hearing Rooms 1420-30, Austin
 
Consumer Direction Workgroup (CDW) Agenda: Consumer Direction Workgroup (CDW) 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Approval of Minutes (October 25, 2013) 3. Presiding Officer Report 4. Chair Report 5. HHSC Update: Jonas Schwartz 6. Reports from CDW representatives on Senate Bill 7 Advisory Committees 7. Discussion of CDW committee structure and priorities for 2014 8. Standing committee reports a. Quality Assurance b. Service Expansion c. Employer Support d. Education and Outreach 9. State Agency Reports a. DADS b. HHSC c. DARS d. DSHS e. TWC 10. Lunch (Recess) 11. Overview of Affordable Care Act: John Calhoun, Health and Disability Advocates 12. Public Comment 13. Other Business 14. Adjourn.  Additional Information Contact: Cassandra Marx, 512/730-7416
 
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 24, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd., Brown-Heatly Bldg., Rm 4501, Austin
 
Advisory Committee on Qualifications for Health Care Translators and Interpreters (HCTI) Call to order. 2. Approval of minutes for Nov. 22, 2013 meeting. (vote required*) 3. Report on administrative action items from November meeting. 4. Nomination and election of officers. (vote required*) 5. Report of Web Site subcommittee. 6. Decision on HCTI Operational Procedures, Section IV E., Alternates. (vote required*) 7. Discussion on certification issues. 8. Discussion on disseminating information on the committee recommendations. 9. Discussion on developing a registry for health care interpreters. 10. Public comment.* 11. Discuss goals and work plan of the Advisory Committee on Qualifications for Health Care Translators and Interpreters for 2014. 12. Adjourn.  Additional Information Contact: Paula Traffas, 512/438-8209
 
1/28/2014
 
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 28, 2014 – 9:00 AM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd. (Brown-Heatly Bldg., Rm. 1420), Austin
 
Task Force for Children with Special Needs 1. Welcome and Introduction. 2. Approval of October Minutes. 3. Project Presentations: Trademark Media. A. Priority I: Informed and Empowered Parents/Children with Special Needs Web project presentation by Trademark Media (web Developer). B. Priority II: Crisis Prevention/Intervention-final report draft discussion. 4. Project update/discussion: Legislative Update Report. 5. Public Comment. 6. Discuss Next Potential Action Items and Meeting Dates. 7. Adjournment.  Additional Information Contact: Sherry Broberg, 512/420-2856
 
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 28, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4900 N. Lamar St. (Brown-Heatly Bldg., Rm. 1410), Austin
 
Texas System of Care Consortium 1. Welcome 2. Introductions 3. Approval of October 29th meeting minutes (Action) 4. Texas System of Care (SOC) Consortium Business a. Consortium Membership (Action) b. Consortium Operational Guidelines (Action) c. Legislative Report 5. Update from local SOC Communities (Pre-Consortium Meeting) 6. Lunch (Recess) 7. SOC Implementation Expansion Updates a. Leadership and Resource Development b. Family Voice c. Youth Voice d. Training and Technical Assistance e. Communication and Social Marketing f. Data and Evaluation 8. Public Testimony 9. Updates: Related Programs a. Youth Empowerment Services (YES) b. Medicaid Senate Bill 58 c. Medicaid STAR Kids 10. New Business & Announcements 11. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sherri Hammack, 512/954-8563
 
1/29/2014
 

Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 29, 2014 – 01:00 PM
Brown-Heatly Building , Public Hearing Room , 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
 
Proposed new rule concerning funding for the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment Monitoring Program. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed new rule to Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter J, Division 11, §355.8204, concerning Funding for Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Monitoring Program. The proposed new rule describes the method by which HHSC will determine the amount of intergovernmental transfer allocated for DSRIP monitoring and provides for a method by which unused funds will be returned to transferring governmental entities. Written Comments.  Written comments on the proposed new rule may be submitted to Charles Greenberg, Assistant General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, HHSC, Mail Code-1070, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, TX, 78711; by fax to 512-424-6586; or by email to charles.greenberg@hhsc.state.tx.us within 30 days of publication of this proposal in the Texas Register.
 
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 29, 2014 – 02:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building , Public Hearing Room , 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
 
Proposed amendments to Pharmacy Services: Reimbursement of 340 B Covered Entities. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed amendments to Title 1, part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter J, Division 28, §355.8548, concerning 340B Covered Entities. The proposed amendments were published in the January 3, 2014, issue of the Texas Register. See 39 Tex. Reg. 16 (January 3, 2014). The proposed rule amendments set the basis of reimbursement for the drug ingredient costs for pharmacies enrolled in the section 340B drug-pricing program using HHSC’s best estimate of the 340B Program Price. The proposed methodology will modify the current methodology, which is based on the actual cost of acquiring the drug, but will not affect the dispensing fee methodology, which is set in accordance with title 1, Section 355.8551 of the Texas Administrative Code, concerning Dispensing Fee.  Written Comments.  Written comments on the proposed amendments to the rule may be submitted to Stacey Johnston, Senior Policy Analyst in the Vendor Drug Program, Medicaid/Children’s health Insurance Program Division, 4900 N. Lamar, Austin, TX 78751; by fax to 512-730-7483; or by email to stacey.johnston@hhsc.state.tx.us within 30 days of publication of this proposal in the Texas Register.
 
1/31/2014
 
Department of State Health Services
January 31, 2014 – 08:30 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center, Conference Room 164, 909 West 45th Street, Austin
 
Topic Research Committee of the Texas Radiation Advisory Board The Texas Radiation Advisory Board's Topic Research Committee will convene as posted to consider, discuss and take formal action, as necessary, on the following agenda items: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of guests 3. Adoption of the minutes of the November 1, 2013 meeting 4. Old Business A. Update on rulemaking priorities. Barbara Taylor, DSHS 5. New Business A. Present and discuss topics that need further research for action by the TRAB 6. Public Comments 7. Formulate recommendations on any agenda items to be considered by the full Board 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: ihamilton@swmail.sw.org
 
Department of State Health Services
January 31, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center, Conference Room 164, 909 West 45th Street, Austin
 
Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste Committee of the Texas Radiation Advisory Board The Texas Radiation Advisory Board's Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste Committee will convene as posted to consider, discuss and take formal action,as necessary, on the following agenda items: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of guests 3. Adoption of the minutes of the November 1, 2013 meeting 4. Old Business A. Update on the Texas Low Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility: C McGuire 5. New Business A. Department of State Health Services proposes adoption of the following rules: (M. Perez) (1) s289.201 concerning general provisions for radioactive material (2) s289.202 concerning standards for protection against radiation from radioactive materials (3) s289.251 concerning exemptions, general licenses, and general license acknowledgements (4) s289.252 concerning licensing of radioactive material (5) s289.253 concerning radiation safety requirements for well logging service operations and tracer studies (6) s289.255 concerning radiation safety requirements and licensing and registration procedures for industrial radiography (7) s289.257 concerning packaging and transportation of radioactive material 6. Public Comments 7. Formulate recommendations on any agenda items to be considered by the other Committees or the full Board 8. Adjourn.  Additional Information Contact: Kevin.Raabe@RioGrandeResources.com
 
Department of State Health Services
January 31, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center, Conference Room 240, 909 West 45th Street, Austin
 
Medical Committee of the Texas Radiation Advisory Board (TRAB) The Texas Radiation Advisory Board's Medical Committee will convene as posted to consider, discuss and take formal action,as necessary, on the following agenda items: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of guests 3. Adoption of the minutes of the November 1, 2013 meeting 4. Old Business A. ACR Dose Index Registry for CT – TRAB position statement draft (Dr Janjan) – National registry metrics/quality metrics in the medical use of ionizing radiation; current status/requirements in Texas for dose recording (DSHS) B. CRCPD Fall 2014 (w/FDA and ACR)-review data collection on intra-oral dental units. 5. New Business A. 10 CFR Part 35 on draft proposal for written directives (pre-implantation, post-implantation), medical event reporting and notification, and training and experience requirements in brachytherapy; current status (Dr Janjan) B. Department of State Health Services proposes adoption of the following rules: (B Taylor) (1) s289.201 concerning general provisions for radioactive material (2) s289.202 concerning standards for protection against radiation from radioactive materials (3) s289.252 concerning licensing of radioactive material (4) s289.256 concerning medical and veterinary use of radioactive material (5) s289.257 concerning packaging and transportation of radioactive material 6. Public Comments 7. Formulate recommendations on any agenda items to be considered by the full Board 8. Adjourn.  Additional Information Contact: metter@uthscsa.edu
 
Department of State Health Services
January 31, 2014 – 10:30 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center, Conference Room 164, 909 West 45th Street, Austin
 
Texas Radiation Advisory Board (TRAB) The board will convene as posted to onsider, discuss and take formal action, as ecessary, on the following agenda items, as ime allows: 1. Call to order 2. Introduction of guests 3. Adoption of the minutes of the November 1, 2013 meeting 4. Committee Reports and Recommendations A. Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste (INUW) 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. Roger Mulder-U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, State Liaison Officer 6. Old Business A. Discussion of funding for water systems treatment for radium and uranium, related to the passed Proposition 6 (Richard Ratliff) 7. New Business A. Presentation on the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) and its impact on Texas (Mike Rutherford) B. Cobalt-60 source theft in Mexico related to Texas (Bob Free) C. Discuss and decide on action items presented by the Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste Committee D. Discuss and decide on action items presented by the Medical Committee E. Discuss and decide on action items presented by the Topic Research Committee F. DSHS in coordination with the TCEQ, RRC and the South Texas Chapter of the Health Physics Society will be hosting the Texas Radiation Regulatory Conference, in Austin, TX, September 11 and 12, 2014 8. Public Comments 9. Discussion of Future Meeting Topics 10. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: jph@swri.org
 
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 31, 2014 – 01:00 PM
5555 S Lamar St. (Omni Dallas Hotel, Deep Ellum B, 2nd Flr), Dallas
 
Medicaid Dental Stakeholders Meeting 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Wrap up of 2013 Medicaid Changes. 3. Discussion of 2014 Medicaid Quality Improvements. 4. Discussion of Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) State Quality goals. 5. Presentation of Managed Care Quality Improvements. 6. Announcement of Time and Location of Next Meeting. 7. Public Comment. 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
 
2/7/2014
 
Texas Board of Nursing
February 7, 2014 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Room 102, Austin
 
1. Call to Order Chair Pat Yoder-Wise Welcome and Introductions of New Members 2. Review of Questions posed during Nov. 5th meeting 3. 2013 NEPIS Survey Update-Pam Lauer 4. THECB Grant RFPs Related to Nursing Education Update-Chris Fowler 5. Brainstorming Session 6. Review of Draft Guideline 7. Lunch 8. Review of Survey Items 9. Approval of Survey 10. Group Meetings 11. Plans for Next Meeting 12. Adjournment.  Additional Information Contact: Jan Hooper, 512/305-6814