The following state agency hearings have been scheduled between July 21 and August 7.
7/21/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 21, 2014 – 09:00 AM (for STAR+PLUS Provider Training) and 10:00 AM (for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Provider Training)
Hendrick Medical Center, Shelton Building, Auxiliary Conference Room, 2nd Floor, 2000 Pine St., Abilene
STAR+PLUS Provider Training. On September 1, 2014, the STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program will expand statewide to the rural service areas of Texas (Central, Northeast, and West). People who are age 65 or older or who have disabilities and are covered by Medicaid will begin receiving services through a STAR+PLUS managed care health plan. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is holding provider trainings across the three rural service areas to educate providers on STAR+PLUS managed care and what changes to expect. The West rural service area managed care organizations will be present to answer questions. Following the 9 a.m. STAR+PLUS Provider Training, another training for providers who serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (DD) will be held in the same room.You can learn more about the expansion of managed care here: http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/managed-care/mmc.shtml. 1. STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program overview 2. Questions and Answers 3. Adjourn. Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
State Board of Dental Examiners
July 21, 2014 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe St, Austin
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) Laser Committee Meeting convenes on July 21st, 2014 @10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe St, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin, TX 78701 Agenda I. Call to order. II. Roll call. III. Discuss and consider possible rule-making action or revision of the current policy statement concerning the use of lasers by hygienists. Discussion concerning the role of dental hygienists in the Zoom Whitening procedure. IV. Announcements. V. Public comments. VI. Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: 512/463-6400
Statewide Health Coordinating Council
July 21, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, Room T-607,
1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Council Meeting – The 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 Approve Excused Absences 3. Approval of February 28, 2014 Meeting Minutes 4. Vice Chair Nominations and Appointment 5. Mental Health Discussion a. HB1023 -DSHS Process and Progress Recap – Matt Turner, PhD, MPH -Subcommittee Report -Discussion -Ratification of Council's HB1023 Recommendations b. Update to State Health Plan -Subcommittee Report -Discussion 6. Primary Care Discussion (Update to State Health Plan) a. Subcommittee Report -Topics for Inclusion b. Discussion 7. SHCC Agency Representative's Reports a. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board-Stacey Silverman, PhD b. Health and Human Services Commission Jimmy Blanton c. Texas Department of State Health Services d. Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services-Lisa Glenn, MD 8. Health Professions Resource Center Matt Turner, PhD, MPH 9. Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies Report 10. SHCC Project Director's Report Matt Turner, PhD, MPH 11. Administrative Items and Next Steps a. Travel Forms 12. Public Comment and Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: beverly.grace@dshs.state.tx.us
7/22/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 22, 2014 – 10:30 AM
6330 East Highway 290, ITT Institute Building Theory/Classrooms
#3 and #4, Austin Agenda: The Perinatal Advisory Council (PAC) July 22, 2014 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Meeting Site: ITT Institute Building Theory/Classrooms #3 and #4 6330 East Highway 290 Austin, TX 78723 1. Welcome and Housekeeping Items 2. Approval of the Minutes (Meeting June 11, 2014) 3. Final discussion on Neonatal Standards 4. Overview of Designation Process 5. Lunch (Recess) 6. Presentation of Subcommittee reports 7. Public Comment 8. Set agendas, dates, times and locations of next meetings 9. Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: David Williams, 512/380-4374
7/23/2014
State Board of Dental Examiners
July 23, 2014 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe St, Austin
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) Ownership Committee Meeting Convenes on July 23, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe St, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin, TX 78701 Agenda I. Call to order. II. Roll call. III. Discuss and consider possible rule-making action or revision of the current rule 108.70 concerning improper influence on professional judgment. IV. Discuss and consider possible rule-making action concerning owner responsibility. V. Announcements. VI. Public comments. VII. Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: 512/463-6400
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 23, 2014 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
STAR+PLUS Stakeholder Meeting. 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Managed Care Initiatives Update. 3. Duals Demonstration. 4. Health Insurance Premium Payment Program. 5. Long-Term Services and Supports Update. 6. Health Plan Management Update. 7. Open Discussion. This meeting will be webcast. Call-in: 1-877-226-9790, Access Code: 1101316. Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
7/24/2014
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
July 24, 2014 – 01:00 PM **REVISED**
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
Rules Committee Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners William P. Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-825 Austin, Texas 78701 Rules Committee Meeting: 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Hobby Building: Tower 2, Room 225 June 24, 2014 Rules Committee meeting agenda 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. Rules Committee business Larry Montgomery, D.C. 1. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning a recommendation from Board staff on Rule 75.17(a)(3) to bring the rule into harmony with a court ruling. 2. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning modification of Rule 75.9 to conform to statutory language under Tex. Occ. Code – 201.507. 3. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning modification of Rule 80.1 as suggested by a representative of Parker University. 4. Discussion and review of recommendation from L&E Committee concerning probationary CE – resolution of conflicting language between 73.2(a) and 73.5. 5. Discussion and review of recommendation from L&E Committee concerning modification of Rule 75.3 (regarding whether personal statement of applicant must be from that person) 6. Discussion and review of recommendation from L&E Committee concerning granting an exemption from requirements of Out-of-Facility practice rule for Designated Doctors 7. Discussion and review of recommendation from L&E Committee concerning a recommendation from Board staff to modify Rule 74.3 to require DCs/facility owners that are shutting down a business to notify the Board in writing within 30 days of closure and provide custodian of records contact information. 8. Discussion and review of recommendation from L&E Committee concerning a recommendation from Board staff to require licensees/facility owners under Rule 75.3 to notify Board upon receiving deferred adjudication. 9. Discussion and review of recommendation from L&E Committee concerning a clarification of Rule 75.8 to indicate that the licensee and facility owner are both responsible for posting the public information placard and current annual registration certificate. 10. Discussion and review of recommendation from L&E Committee concerning a recommendation from Board staff requiring facility owner under Rule 80.1 to notify the Board in writing within ten days of hiring a graduate and to provide indentifying information. 11. Discussion and review of recommendation from L&E Committee concerning additional clarity in whether new licensees are required/not required to take Medicare without regard to status as currently expressed in Rules 73.3 (b)(2)(A)(iii), 73.3 (d)(1)(4), and 73.4. (d). 12. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning the requirement for an inactive licensee to return to active status once every 5 years as currently provided in Rule 73.4. Review L&E Committee discussion concerning 20 year period for inactive license and requirement to retake Part IV of the jurisprudence examination prior to returning to active status. 13. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning the four (4) required Board hours as presently required under Rule 73.7. 14. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning modification of Rule 75.17(e)(2)(O) to clarify that the scope of practice includes the referral of care to health care providers with a scope of practice distinct from chiropractic. Additionally, discuss separation of scope of practice rule into scope of practice and scope of prohibitions as contemplated in the Draft Comprehensive Rule Restructure Proposal. 15. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning modification of Rule 75.6(c) to clarify that the 15 days requirement for a doctor to respond includes the requirement to provide documents although a single extension of 30 days is to be liberally provided but further extensions are to be considered upon a showing of just cause and diligence in responding to the Board's request. 16. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning harmonizing specialities as described under Rule 71.15 (including deletion of the rule) and Rules 77.2 concerning publicity and 77.5 concerning misleading terms with the Chiropractic Act. 17. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning procedures and guidelines for handling patient records after the death of a chiropractor and/or facility owner. 18. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning a recommendation from Board staff to modify Rule 75.13 to clarify that disciplinary aspects for written reprimands and adding language to clarify that administrative penalty is a disciplinary action 19. Discussion and review of recommendation from L&E Committee concerning any other rule involving licensure and education that may require modification, change or deletion as contemplated by the comprehensive rule restructure process.
Additional Information Contact: Mary Feys, 512/305-6901
Department of State Health Services
July 24, 2014 – 09:00 AM
La Cantera Hill Country Resort, 16641 La Cantera Prkwy, San Antonio
Trauma Systems Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Review and make suggested edits to "A Strategic Plan for the Texas EMS/Trauma System, 2002" for consideration by Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Countil (GETAC) at the quarterly August GETAC meeting. 2. Review proposed revisions by the Department of State Health Services to the Texas Administrative Code s157.125 for Designated Trauma Facilities. General Public Comment(Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for the GETAC meeting Announcements Adjournment.
Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-2780
Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, Room T-407,
July 24, 2014 – 01:00 PM
1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Institutional Review Brd #1 (Acting as Scientific Review Panel) The Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order Announcements Submission for Review Hospital Discharge Data Requests 14-026 Submission for Review Hospital Discharge Data Requests 14-028 Benchmarking Study of Inpatient and Outpatient Data 14-027 Examination of Serious Complications and Negative Outcomes Associated with Outpatient Surgical Procedures Adjournment.
Additional Information Contact: Steven Lowenstein, 512/776-2202
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 24, 2014 – 10:00 AM
701 West 51st St., DADS, Winters Blvd, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Agenda: Medicaid Health Information Exchange Advisory Committee Thursday, July 24, 2014 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meeting Site: Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services Winters Building, Public Hearing Room 701 West 51st St. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and Introductions: a. Approval of Committee Minutes (*Action Item, Vote Required) b. Introduce new Committee members 2. Discussion of State Legislative Activities and Federal Developments 3. Discussion of Statewide Health Information Exchange Activities 4. Hospital challenges with Meaningful Use Stage 2 measures 5. Medicaid Project Updates: a. Texas Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program b. Analytics advancing the EHR Incentive Program 6. Discussion of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Health Passport 7. Public Comment* 8. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken following each item, after a staff presentation, and/or before a vote on an action item. HIE Advisory Committee will receive both oral and written comments. Neither the Committee nor Staff is permitted to respond to comments.
Additional Information Contact: David Fulton, 512/730-7497
Office of the Governor
July 24, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Tx Capitol Extension, 1400 N Congress Ave, Hearing Rm E1.016, Austin
Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities I. Call to Order II. Introduction and Presentation by Committee Staff on the Interim Study related to the Provision of Paratransit Services in Texas III. Discussion and Deliberation by Committee Members on the Interim Study related to the Provision of Paratransit Services in Texas IV. Public Comment (limit 3 minutes per presentation) V. Adjournment.
Additional Information Contact: Nancy Van Loan, 512/463-5744
7/25/2014
Department of State Health Services
July 25, 2014 – 09:00 AM
John Peter Smith (JPS) Hospital Command Center, 1500 South Main
Street, Fort Worth
Injury Prevention Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order Approval of Minutes Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Review of hospital-based injury prevention program components and materials 2. Review of the 2014 state EMS-Trauma strategic plan and consider recommendations for revision General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary 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 X 2032
Department of State Health Services, Room M4-418 Conference Rm
July 25, 2014 – 10:00 AM
1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Promotor(a) or Community Health Worker Training and Certification Advisory Committee Teleconference Additional Information Contact: Mona Izquierdo, 512/776-3860
Department of State Health Services
July 25, 2014 – 09:00 AM
La Cantera Hill Country Resort, 16641 La Cantera Prkwy, San Antonio
Trauma Systems Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Review and make suggested edits to "A Strategic Plan for the Texas EMS/Trauma System, 2002" for consideration by the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) at the quarterly August GETAC meeting. 2. Review proposed revisions by the Department of State Health Services to the Texas Administrative Code s157.125 for Designated Trauma Facilities. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for the GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment.
Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-2780
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 25, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (HHSC Brown-Heatly Bldg., Public Hearing
Rooms 1420 and 1430), Austin
Agenda: Consumer Direction Workgroup (CDW) July 25, 2014 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Rooms 1420 and1430 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome, Introductions, Announcements 2. Approval of Minutes of April 25, 2014 meeting (action item) 3. Presentation and discussion of CDW 2014 report to the Texas Legislature 4. Public Comment 5. Adoption of CDW 2014 report to the Texas Legislature (action item) 6. Lunch (recess) 7. Presiding Officer Report 8. Standing committees Reports. a. Quality Assurance: Report includes recommendations for consideration by the full workgroup (action item) b. Public Comment on recommendations c. Service Expansion d. Employer Support e. Education and Outreach 9. State Agency Reports a. DADS: Update on current DADS rules process impacting consumer direction b. HHSC c. DARS d. DSHS 10. Other Business 11. Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: Kay Lambert, 512/462-6287
Texas Medical Board
July 25, 2014 – 10:00 AM **REVISED**
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225, Austin
Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners – Board Meeting 1. Full Board call to order and roll call. 2. Board Member Report. 3. Executive Director's Report. Budget update Legislative update Audit update Outreach update 4. Medical Director Report. 5. Public Information Update. 6. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding charge for Outreach presentations. 7. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding credit for board member continuing acupuncture education for Outreach and Retreat training presentations. 8. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding physical therapist dry needling. 9. Consideration and Approval of Proposal for Decision. 10. Consideration and Approval of Non-Public Rehabilitation Orders and Modification Request/Termination Request of Non Public Rehabilitation Orders. 11. Consideration and Approval of Agreed Board Orders. 12. Consideration and Approval of Modification Request/Termination Request Orders. 13. Consideration and Approval of Reinstatement Request Orders. 14. Consideration and Approval of Nunc Pro Tunc Orders. 15. Consideration and Approval of Mediated Settlement Agreement Orders. 16. Consideration and Approval of Termination of Suspension Orders. 17. Consideration and Approval of Default Orders. 18. Report on Temporary Suspension/Automatic Orders/Automatic Actions. 19. Consideration and approval of cease and desist orders. 20. Consideration and approval of Remedial Plans. 21. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding requests to become approved providers. 22. Report from staff of CAE courses approved. 23. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding requests for approval of continuing acupuncture education courses. 24. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding selected files and cases. 25. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding a proposed adoption for a rule change, including proposed amendments to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 183. 1. s183.11. Complaint Procedure Notification. 26. Open forum for public comments. 27. Consideration and approval of February 21, 2014 Board Meeting Minutes. 28. Committee reports and the consideration and approval of committee action items. 29. Board Member training. 30. Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: Sandra Carbajal, 512/305-7111
Office of the Governor
July 25, 2014 – 08:30 AM
Tx Capitol Extension, 1400 N Congress Ave, Hearing Rm E1.016, Austin
Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes: March 19-20, 2014 (Action Item) III. Executive Director's Report, and Discussion/Deliberation on same by Committee Members (Committee Activities/Accomplishments, March – June 2014; Update on Sunset Review Process; Release of 2013 Annual Report) IV. Vocational Rehabilitation and Transition Services, and Discussion/Deliberation on same by Committee Members (Presentation by: Claudia Peden and Erin Wilder, DARS) V. Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program, and Discussion/Deliberation on same by Committee Members (Presentation by David Johnson, DARS) VI. Reports to Committee Members by ex officio Agencies relating to Disability Issues and Discussion/Deliberation on same by Committee Members (Presentations by DARS, DADS, DFPS, DSHS, HHSC, TDLR's Architectural Barrier Division, and TWC) VII. Reports to Committee Members by Staff and Discussion/Deliberation on same by Committee Members (Accessibility and Disability Rights Coordinator: Accomplishments; Overview of Paratransit Services in Texas Interim Study and Public Hearing) (Public Information and Community Outreach Coordinator: Accomplishments; Award Programs; NDEAM Poster) (Research Specialist: Update on Key Texas Laws and Resources) VIII. Committee Member Reports on Outreach and Presentations in their Communities, and Discussion/Deliberation on same by Committee Members IX. Policy Recommendation Development for the 84th Legislative Session, and Discussion/Deliberation on same by Committee Members X. Public Comment (limit 3 minutes per presentation) XI. Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: Nancy Van Loan, 512/463-5744
7/28/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 28, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital, Austin Auditorium, 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd., Waco
STAR+PLUS Provider Training. On September 1, 2014, the STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program will expand statewide to the rural service areas of Texas (Central, Northeast, and West). People who are age 65 or older or who have disabilities and are covered by Medicaid will begin receiving services through a STAR+PLUS managed care health plan. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is holding provider trainings across the three rural service areas to educate providers on STAR+PLUS managed care and what changes to expect. The Central rural service area managed care organizations will be present to answer questions. Following the 9 a.m. STAR+PLUS Provider Training, another training for providers who serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities will be held in the same room. You can learn more about the expansion of managed care here: http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/managed-care/mmc.shtml. 1. STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program overview. 2. Questions and Answers. 3. Adjourn. Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, HHSC, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 28, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital, Austin Auditorium, 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd., Waco
STAR+PLUS Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Provider Training. Beginning September 1, 2014, certain individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who are covered by Medicaid will receive their basic medical services, or acute care, through a STAR+PLUS managed care health plan. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is holding provider trainings across the state to educate providers who serve individuals with IDD on STAR+PLUS managed care and what changes to expect. Central rural service area managed care organizations will be present to answer questions. You can learn more about the expansion of managed care here: http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/managed-care/mmc.shtml Agenda:1. STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program overview 2. Delivery of acute care services for the following people through STAR+PLUS: a. People who live in a community-based intermediate care facility for individuals with an intellectual disability or related conditions (ICF-IID) b. People who receive services in a DADS IDD waiver, including: i. Home and Community-based Services (HCS) ii. Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) iii. Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) iv. Texas Home Living (TxHmL) 3. Coordination of acute care services through STAR+PLUS and long-term services and supports through the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) 4. Questions and Answers 5. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us
7/29/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 29, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4900 N. Lamar St. (HHSC Brown-Heatly Bldg., Room 1410), Austin
Agenda: Texas System of Care Consortium July 29, 2014 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown Heatly Building Room 1410 4900 N. Lamar St. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome 2. Introductions 3. Presentation of Agency LAR requests relevant to Children's Mental Health 4. Bexar County: Family Success 5. Approval of April 29th meeting minutes (Action) 6. Public Comment 7. Texas System of Care (SOC) Consortium Business a. Adoption of Consortium Operational Guidelines (Action) b. Consortium Membership c. Legislative Report Recommendations i. Leadership and Resource Development ii. Family Voice iii. Youth Voice iv. Access to Services and Supports v. Communication and Social Marketing vi. Data and Evaluation 8. (Recess) 9. SOC Implementation Expansion Updates a. SOC Communities b. Family Voice c. Youth Voice d. Training and Technical Assistance e. Communication and Social Marketing 10. Updates: Related Programs a. Youth Empowerment Services (YES) b. Medicaid Behavioral Health Review c. Public Awareness Mental Health Campaign 11. New Business & Announcements 12. Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: Sherri Hammack, 512/954-8563
7/30/2014
Office of the Governor
July 30, 2014 – 10:00 AM
1100 San Jacinto, Austin
Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory Board I. Call to order and roll call II. Action Item: Recommend funding for Statewide Applications III. Action Item: Recommend funding for Juvenile Drug Court programs IV. Action Item: Recommend approval of the Title II federal application V. Discussion of the next board meeting VI. Adjournment.
Additional Information Contact: Lance White, 512/463-1919
Texas Board of Nursing
July 30, 2014 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Delegation Task Force – Chapter 224 July 30, 2014 10:00am to 3:00pm Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe Street Room 225, Tower II Austin, Texas 78701 Agenda I. Welcome II. Introductions III. Review and Approval of June 30, 2014 Meeting Minutes IV. Discussion of Draft for RN Delegation Rules in Chapter 224 V. Next meeting: Friday Sept. 5, 2014 VI. Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: Bonnie Cone, 512/305-6840
8/01/2014
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
August 1, 2014 – 01:30 PM
Embassy Suites San Marcos 1001 E. McCarty Lane, San Marcos
Members of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy will participate in a forum at the Texas Pharmacy Association Annual Meeting.
Additional Information Contact: Becky Damon, 512/305-8026
Texas Board of Nursing
August 1, 2014 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 102, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 Austin, Tx 78701 Agenda for Eligibility & Disciplinary Advisory Committee Meeting William P. Hobby Building, Room 102 Friday, August 1, 2014- 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 1.1 Call to Order. 1.2 Review and Approval of the Agenda. 1.3 Review and Approval of the Meeting Minutes of October 11, 2013. 1.4 Introduction of New Member. 1.5 Presentation by John Lehman, Ph.D. regarding recent changes to the The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V), Fifth Edition. 1.6 Review and Discussion of the Board's Guidelines for Physical and Psychological Evaluations and possible revisions. 1.7 Review of the Board's April, 2012, Charge to Committee. 1.8 Review of the changes recommended to Board policies and rules by the Committee at the October 11, 2013, meeting. 1.9 Review and discussion of proposed amendments to the Board's Eligibility and Disciplinary Sanction Policies based upon the Committee's recommendations. 1.10 Election of New Committee Chair. 1.11 Items for Future Agenda. 1.12 Set Future Meeting Date. 1.13 Adjournment.
Additional Information Contact: Rene McDonald, 512/305-6878
8/07/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 7, 2014 – 8:00 AM
701 West 51st St., DADS, Winters Blvd, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Agenda: The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on August 7, 2014, at 8:00 a.m. to receive public comment on proposed base rate increases for attendant services provided under the following programs operated by the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS): Primary Home Care; Community Attendant Services; Family Care; Community Based Alternatives – Home and Community Support Services; Residential Care; Day Activity and Health Services; Medically Dependent Children Program; and Consumer Directed Services. The proposed rates will be effective September 1, 2014 and were determined in accordance with the rate setting methodologies listed below under “Methodology and Justification.”
Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates incorporate provisions in the 2014-15 General Appropriations Act that included funds to support increases in the base wages of personal attendants to $7.50 per hour in fiscal year 2014 and $7.86 per hour in fiscal year 2015. See General Appropriations Act, 83d Leg., R.S., ch. 1411, art. II, at II-137, 2013 Tex. Gen. Laws 3743, 3988 (Health and Human Services Section, Special Provisions for all Health and Human Services Agencies, §61(b)). HHSC calculated the proposed payment rates in accordance with the rate setting methodologies codified at title 1, section 355.112 of the Texas Administrative Code, relating to Attendant Compensation Rate Enhancement. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on July 24, 2014. Interested parties may also obtain a copy of the briefing package prior to the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at sarah.hambrick@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package also will be available at the public hearing.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 7, 2014 – 9:00 AM
701 West 51st St., DADS, Winters Blvd, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Agenda: The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, August 7, 2014, at 9 a.m. to receive public comment on Nursing Facility and Hospice-NF Medicaid payment rates. Proposal. HHSC proposes to increase NF and Hospice-NF payment rates by six percent as compared to rates in effect on August 31, 2013. The proposed new rates will be effective September 1, 2014, and were determined in accordance with the rate setting methodologies listed below under “Methodology and Justification.”
Methodology and Justification. The proposed Medicaid payment rates incorporate appropriations provisions from the 2014-15 General Appropriations Act, S.B. 1, 83rd Legislature Regular Session, 2013 (Article II, Department of Aging and Disability Services, Rider 40), which appropriated funds to provide for a six percent increase for NF and Hospice-NF payment rates, calculated based on the rates in effect on August 31, 2013. HHSC’s proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with the rate setting methodology in Title 1 of the TAC, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter C, §355.307 (relating to Reimbursement Setting Methodology); §355.308 (relating to Direct Care Staff Rate Component); and §355.312 (relating to Reimbursement Setting Methodology – Liability Insurance Costs). These rates and associated minute requirements were subsequently adjusted in accordance with Title 1 of the TAC, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter A, §355.101 (relating to Introduction); and §355.109 (relating to Adjusting Reimbursement When New Legislation, Regulations or Economic Factors Affect Costs); and, Title 1 of the TAC, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter B, §355.201 (relating to Establishment and Adjustment of Reimbursement Rates by the Health and Human Services Commission). Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on July 24, 2014. Interested parties also may obtain a copy of the briefing package prior to the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by e-mail at Sarah.Hambrick@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package also will be available at the public hearing.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 7, 2014 – 10:30 AM
701 West 51st St., DADS, Winters Blvd, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Agenda: The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, August 7, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. to receive public comment on the proposed rate for the Truman W. Smith Children’s Care Center, a nursing facility that is a member of the pediatric care facility special reimbursement class of the Nursing Facility Program operated by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. Proposal. HHSC proposes to increase the rate for the nursing facility pediatric care facility special reimbursement class for Truman W. Smith Children’s Care Center from $238.50 a day to $251.22 a day. The proposed rate will be effective September 1, 2014, and was determined in accordance with the rate setting methodology listed below under “Methodology and Justification.”
Methodology and Justification. The proposed rate was determined in accordance with the rate setting methodology codified at 1 TAC §355.307, Reimbursement Setting Methodology. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on July 24, 2014. Interested parties may also obtain a copy of the briefing package prior to the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at Sarah.Hambrick@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package also will be available at the public hearing.