The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between July 25 and August 14.
7/28/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 28, 2015 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar St. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown Heatly Building,Room 1410 ), Austin
Texas System of Care Consortium 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. A Family System of Care Experience. 3. Approval of April 28, 2015, meeting minutes (Action). 4. Texas System of Care Initiative/Office Business. 5. System of Care Expansion Implementation Updates. a. Communications. i. Anti-stigma Project. ii. Children's Mental Health Awareness Day Re-cap. iii. Excellence in Community Communications and Outreach Awards. b. Community Update. c. Authentic Youth and Young Adult Engagement Initiative. d. Wraparound Practice Update. 6. (Recess) 7. Updates – Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver – Youth Empowerment Services (YES). 8. Public Comment. 9. Policy Opportunities and Current Legislative Interests Related to Children's Mental Health. 10. System of Care Sustainability. 11. Announcements. 12. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sherri Hammack, 512/954-8563
7/29/2015
Senate Health and Human Services Committee
July 29, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E1.016, Austin
The committee will meet to examine the business practices and regulatory structure of Planned Parenthood affiliates in Texas, and to investigate whether state or federal laws are being broken by Planned Parenthood and/or its affiliates in Texas in regards to the donation and/or sale of fetal tissue. The committee will consider recommendations to strengthen regulations on abortion providers, including further restrictions on the sale of fetal tissue by these entities. Contact: Meagan Kirby (512) 463-0360
Texas Medical Board
July 29, 2015 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Lobby Area – Room 102, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Application for Temporary Suspension With Notice pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s164.059, of the license of Ranjitkumar P. Patel, M.D.; License No. K3384. 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 29, 2015 – 01:00 PM
The Arc of Texas, Board Room, 8001 Centre Park Dr., Austin
Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Housing Subcommittee Meeting. 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Housing Subcommittee Meeting Minutes from June 17, 2015. 3. Review of data: Intermediate Care Facility vacancy, Texas Education Agency, Home and Community Services family vs. other caregiver. 4. Update on Public Housing Authority Memorandum of Understanding. 5. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs housing tax credits – discuss barriers to achieve proposed recommendations. 6. Discussion of Future Meeting Date and Agenda Items. 7. Adjourn. Contact: Penny Larkin, Senior Policy Advisor, Money Follows the Person Demonstration, Department of Aging and Disability Services, 701 West 51st St., Austin, Texas, 512-438-5029, penny.larkin@dads.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 29, 2015 – 02:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd.(Health and Human Services Commission, Room 4501), Austin
Employment First Task Force Workgroup on Education and Outreach Process 1. Welcome and introductions. 2. Review of education and outreach process as described in legislation. 3. Discussion of ideas for implementation of education and outreach process. 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: April Young, 512/424-6911
7/30/2015
Department of State Health Services
July 30, 2015 – 10:00 AM
St. David's South Austin Medical Center, Auditorium C, 901 W., Ben White Boulevard, Austin
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Call to Order Discussion, public comment, and possible action on the following items: Advisory Council Members (Public comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) 1. GETAC strategic planning session in accordance with Health and Safety Code, Chapter 773, Section 773.012(l). General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Review and list agenda items for next meeting Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: 512/776-7111
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
July 30, 2015 – 10:00 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane, Board Room, Room 1.170, Austin
Certification Advisory Council Meeting. This meeting will be web-cast through the Coordinating Board's website at: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us 1. Welcome and introduction of CAC members 2. Consideration of Summary Notes from the October 30, 2014 meeting 3. Consideration of the application for third Certificate of Authority from Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas – School of Radiologic Technology 4. Consideration of the application for second Certificate of Authority from Southwest School of Art 5. Update on upcoming meeting dates and expected activities during AY 2015-2016 6. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Cathie Maeyaert, 512/427-6527
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 30, 2015 – 10:00 AM
701 West 51st St. (Department of Aging and Disability Services, John H. Winters Building, Public, Hearing Room), Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Review and Adoption of April 30, 2015, Meeting Minutes (Vote Required). 3. Committee Chair Update. 4. Home and Community-Based Settings Transition Plan Update. 5. Legislative Update. 6. Discussion of Subcommittee to Address Post-Secondary Education. 7. Lunch. 8. Sunset Update. 9. Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Managed Care Pilot Update. 10. Subcommittee Updates. a. Assessment Tool b. Housing c. Quality d. Transition to Managed Care e. Day habilitation and Employment Services 11. Community First Choice Update. 12. Discussion of Senate Bill 7/House Bill 3523 Report and IDD System Redesign Advisory Committees (SRACs) Role. 13. Discussion of Agenda Items for October 29. Additional Information Contact: Kathi Montalbano, 512/730-7409
7/31/2015
Department of State Health Services
July 31, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas, 4900 Mueller Blvd., Austin
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/Roll Call 1. 2013 EMS/Trauma Registry data available from DSHS 2. Evaluation of Hospital-Based Injury Prevention Components document developed by the GETAC Injury Prevention committee 3. Evidence-based topic-specific injury and violence prevention fact sheets 4. Potential state injury prevention conference in Texas General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary of this meeting for the next GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-7111
Texas Board of Nursing
July 31, 2015 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Advisory Committee on Education Meeting 10:00 AM Welcome and Introductions 10:20 AM Approval of Agenda 10:30 AM Review of the role of the Advisory Committee [Rule 211.6(f)(1)(B) and (2)-(12)] 10:45 AM Selection of a Chair 11:00 AM Review of Board Charges to Advisory Committee on Education (ACE) 11:15 AM Charge #1 related to increasing enrollments in nursing programs 11:45 AM Lunch (Ordered in reservations required) 12:15 PM Charge #2 related to limitations in teaching responsibilities for VN Program Directors 12:45 PM Charge #3 related to classroom and clinical hours requirements for VN programs 1:45 PM Additional charges to be considered 2:45 PM Questions and Follow Up 3:00 PM Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Janice Hooper, 512/305-6814
Department of State Health Services
July 31, 2015 – 10:00 AM
Moreton Bldg, Conference Room M-204, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Promotor(a) or Community Health Worker (CHW) Training and Certification Advisory Committee Please check in with Security – someone will escort you to the Conference Room. Members of the public may also access the meeting through conference call and webinar. Go To Webinar access instructions: Register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/ 5976991755035708417 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. The Committee will meet to discuss and possible act on the following agenda. Welcome and introductions Approval of minutes (for March 27, 2015 and May 29, 2015 meetings) Public comment Focus on Minority Mental Health CHW Spotlight – Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas University of Texas School of Public Health Calendar Coordination Project: http://housuggest.org/CHWApp/#/homePage 2015 CHW Advisory Committee Workgroup Updates Advisory Committee Officer Nomination Process Program Updates Committee Business – CHW Guest Instructor Procedure – Review and recommend to DSHS applications for certification of training institutions Committee Member Updates New business for consideration at next meeting. Additional Information Contact: 512/776-7111
8/4/2015
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
August 4, 2015 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-225, Austin
Agenda: A. Announcements Meeting Procedures Board Members Staff Continuing Education B. Discussion and Approval of Minutes (Tab 01) TSBP Board Business Meeting Held May 5, 2015 Temporary Suspension Hearings Show Cause Order Hearing C. Discussion of and Possible Action Regarding Rules C.1 Final Adoption of Rules C.1.1 Amendments Concerning License Fees (Tab 02) C.1.1.1 s291.6 Concerning Pharmacies C.1.1.2 s295.5 Concerning Pharmacists C.1.2 Amendments to s283.9 Concerning Pharmacist Examination Fee (Tab 03) C.1.3 Amendments to s297.8 Concerning Pharmacy Technician Continuing Education Requirements (Tab 04) C.1.4 Amendments to 291.51-291.54, and s291.133 Concerning Sterile Compounding by Nuclear Pharmacies (Tab 05) C.2 Proposal of Rules C.2.1 Amendments to 281.7 and 281.9 Concerning Grounds for Discipline (Tab 06) C.2.2 Amendments to s283.2 Concerning Graduates from the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (Tab 07) C.2.3 Amendments to s291.3 Concerning Notification Requirements of Senate Bill 460 (Tab 08) C.2.4 Amendments to s291.17 Concerning Inventory Requirements (Tab 09) C.2.5 Amendments to s291.32, 291.53 and 291.73 Concerning Pharmacist-in-Charge (Tab 10) C.2.6 Amendment to s291.34 Concerning Prescription Transfer Requirements (Tab 11) C.2.7 Amendments to 283.12 and 297.10 Concerning Military Services Members, Military Veterans, and Military Spouses (Tab 12) C.2.8 Amendments to s295.15 Concerning Procedures Relating to Immunizations and Hand Sanitizing (Tab 13) C.2.9 New Rule s295.16 Concerning Administration of Epinephrine by a Pharmacist (Tab 14) C.2.10 New Rule s309.5 and Amendments to 291.33, 291.34, 291.104, 309.1-309.4, and 309.6-309.8 Concerning House Bill 751 Interchangeable Biological Products (Tab 15) C.3 Rule Reviews in Accordance with Government Code, Section s2001.039 (Tab 16) C.3.1 For Adoption: C.3.1.1 Chapter 291 Concerning Pharmacies (Non-Resident Pharmacy (Class E)) (291.101-291.106) (Tab 17) C.3.1.2 Chapter 295 Concerning Pharmacists (295.1-295.9, 295.11-295.13, 295.15) (Tab 18) D. Discussion of and Possible Action Concerning Reports of Committees/Task Forces D.1 Task Force on Class C Pharmacies Located in Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical Centers and Class F Pharmacies Located in Freestanding Emergency Medical Care Centers and Possible Proposal of Amendments to s291.76 Concerning Class C Pharmacies Located in Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical Centers and s291.151 Concerning Class F Pharmacies Located in Freestanding Emergency Medical Care Centers (Tab 19) E. Discussion of and Possible Action Concerning the Following Reports and Discussions E.1 Financial Update E.1.1 Review of FY2015 Expenditures (Tab 20) E.1.2 Review of Board Member Travel Budget (Tab 21) E.1.3 Consideration of Material Changes to Contracts for Goods and Services Awarded Under Chapter 2155 of Texas Government Code (Tab 22) E.1.4 Review and Approval of FY2016 Operating Budget (Tab 23) E.1.5 Consideration for Approval of the Executive Director's Salary Increase Noted in the Appropriations Act and the Across-the-Board Salary Increase (Tab 24) E.2 Update Concerning Program to Aid Impaired Pharmacists and Pharmacy Students E.2.1 Update on Number of Participating Individuals (Tab 25) E.2.2 Professional Recovery Network (PRN) E.2.2.1 Presentation and Discussion Concerning PRN Expenditures and Activities by PRN Director Courtney Hulbert (Tab 26) E.2.2.2 Review and Approval of Professional Recovery Network Financial Audit (Tab 27) E.3 Review and Approval of TSBP FY2014 Annual Report (Tab 28) E.4 Review and Approval of TSBP FY2016 Goals and Objectives (Tab 29) E.5 Review and Approval of Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Accredited Professional Programs of Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy (Tab 30) E.6 Discussion Concerning Requirements for Prescription Vials (Tab 31) E.7 Discussion Concerning Nasal Sprays and Whether They Should be Compounded in a Sterile Environment (Tab 32) E.8 Presentation Concerning the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's Certification Requirements in 2020 (Tab 33) E.9 Discussion Concerning Pharmacist Disciplinary Process and Professional Judgment (Tab 34) E.10 Discussion Concerning Request From the Texas Consortium on Experiential Programs (Tab 35) E.10.1 Request to Expand the Definition of Healthcare Professional Preceptor E.10.2 Request to Expand the Duties of an Intern-trainee E.11 Discussion Concerning the Draft FDA Memorandum of Understanding (Tab 36) E.12 Discussion Concerning Section 7. 560.052(b) of Senate Bill 460 Regarding the Pharmacist-in-Charge of Class E Pharmacies and Possible Amendments to s291.03 (Tab 37) E.13 Discussion Concerning the Upcoming Sunset Commission's Review of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (Tab 38) E.14 Discussion Concerning Medical Board Rules Regarding Telemedicine (Tab 39) E.15 Report on Appeals from State Office of Administrative Hearings Cases and Other Court Actions (Tab 40) E.16 Report on Gartner Security Assessment (Tab 41) E.17 Update on TSBP Office Move (Tab 42) E.18 Report on the Interagency Prescription Monitoring Workgroup Meeting and Plans for Implementation of Senate Bill 195 (Tab 43) E.19 Update on Legislation Filed During the 84th Texas Legislative Session that has an Impact on TSBP and/or the Practice of Pharmacy (Tab 44) F. Disciplinary Orders F.1 Consideration of Proposals for Decision (Tab 45) F.2 Report on Agreed Board Orders Entered by Executive Director (Tab 46) F.3 Discussion of and Action on Proposed Agreed Board Orders and Default Orders (Tab 47) F.4 Executive Session to Consider Confidential Agreed Board Orders (Tab 48) F.5 Discussion of and Action on Proposed Remedial Plans (Tab 49) G. Consideration of and Possible Action Concerning the Following Enforcement Reports G.1 Report on Complaints Closed and Dismissed During the Previous Quarter (Tab 50) G.2 Report on Status of Active/Pending Complaints (Tab 51) H. Miscellaneous H.1 Items to be Placed on Agenda for November 2015 Board Meeting (Tab 52) H.2 Discussion of and Possible Action on Recent Conferences and Events National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA May 16-19, 2015 American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) Summer Meeting, Denver, CO June 6-10, 2015 Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA) RXperts Conference & Expo, The Woodlands, TX July 10-12,2015 National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA) Annual Meeting, Orlando FL July 24-27, 2015 H.3 Discussion of and Possible Action on Upcoming Conferences and Events Technician Informal Conference, Austin, August 26, 2015 (Fry) Informal Conference, Austin, September 1-3, 2015 (Waggener) National Association of Boards of Pharmacy/American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (NABP/AACP) District VI, VII, and VIII Annual Meeting, Incline Village, NV September 14-17, 2015 Technician Informal Conference, Austin, September 24, 2015 (Waggener) Informal Conference, Austin, October 6-8, 2015 (Stine) National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Annual Convention, Washington, DC October 10-14, 2015 Technician Informal Conference, Austin, October 22, 2015 (Wiesner) MALTA-GON Louisville, KY October 25-28, 2015 Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) – Nexus Orlando, FL October 26-29, 2015 American Society of Consultant Pharmacist (ASCP) Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV October 30 – November 1, 2015 TSBP Board Business Meeting, Austin November 3, 2015 H.4 Election of Vice President and Treasurer (Tab 53) H.5 Consideration of Personnel Matters H.5.1 Executive Session to Conduct Evaluation of Executive Director (Tab 54). Additional Information Contact: Becky Damon, 512/305-8026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 4, 2015 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1420-1430), Austin
Council on Children and Families This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp the day and time of the meeting. 1. Welcome, Introductions, and Announcements. 2. Approve May 5, 2015, Meeting Minutes. (vote required) 3. Presentation on NavigateLifeTexas.org. 4. Council Business: a. Council Report Review. b. Next Steps following Sunset legislation. 5. Council Member Agencies and Public Members may present Updates to the Council. 6. Public Comment. 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Vicki Magee, 512/420-2826
8/6/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 6, 2015 – 01:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building,Room 1420-1430), Austin
Interagency Task Force for Children with Special Needs This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp the day and time of the meeting. 1. Welcome and Introduction. 2. Approval of May 4, 2015, meeting minutes. 3. Priority I Initiative: Informed and Empowered Parents. (website project by and for families with children who have disabilities and special health care needs) a. Update, presentation, and discussion of Web Project, Trademark Media. i. Monitoring report – analytics ii. Phase II development status iii. Hand off to Office of Health Coordination and Consumer Services 4. Update, presentation, and discussion of Outreach/Marketing Plan, Enviromedia a. Media tour and ad campaign b. Call center report c. Navigate Life Texas Awareness Day 5. Public comment. 6. Acknowledgements and closing comments. 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sherry Broberg, 512/420-2856
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 6, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Health and Human Services Commission, Building 2 – Room 164, 909 West 45th St., Austin
Proposed amendment to rules concerning timeframes for electronic benefit transfer account disputes. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed amendment to Title1, Texas Administrative Code, §372.1521, on electronic benefit transfer account balance and transaction errors. The proposed amendment was published in the July 3, 2015, issue of the Texas Register (40 Tex. Reg. 4276). Written Comments. Written comments on the proposed amendments to the rule may be submitted to Kay Jones, Director of Lone Star Business Services, HHSC, at Texas Health and Human Services 2 Building – MC2033, 909 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78751; by fax to 512-206-5961; or by email to kay.jones@hhsc.state.tx.us. Comments will not be accepted after the date of the hearing.
8/7/2015
Department of State Health Services
August 7, 2015 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Moreton Building, Room M-653, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
The State Child Fatality Review Team Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: I. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum II. Review & Approval of Meeting Minutes from the May 15th Meeting III. Selection of New Member – Emergency Medical Services IV. Legislative update – Clayton Travis V. Updates from CFRT coordinator – Amy Bailey a) Children's Justice Act grant application b) Stand-alone CFRT Conference c) Updates on Title V block grant submission Next Meeting: Friday November 6th, 2015 10:00am -2:00pm Location: DSHS Campus, Moreton Building Room 653. Additional Information Contact: Amy Bailey, 512/776-2311
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 7, 2015 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd.(Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Bldg, Public Hearing Rms 1410-1430, Austin
Consumer Direction Workgroup This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp the day and time of the meeting. 1. Welcome, Introductions, and Announcements – Nancy Crowther. 2. Approval of Minutes of March 13, 2015, and May 29, 2015, meetings – Nancy Crowther. (Vote required). 3. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Legislative Update – Maria Benedict and Nancy Crowther. 4. Chair Report – Nancy Crowther. 5. Approval of Subcommittee Recommendations – Nancy Crowther. (Vote required). 6. Presiding Officer Report – Maria Benedict, HHSC. 7. Managed Care Organizations' Payment Option Discussion and Presentation – Amanda Dillon, HHSC. 8. Public Comment. 9. Lunch (Recess). 10. Electronic Verification Vouchers Update – Deborah Keyser, HHSC. 11. Consumer Directed Services Rules Update – Elizabeth Jones, Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) 12. Sub-Committee Update Status Reports. a. Employer Support b. Quality Improvement c. Service Expansion 13. State Agency Reports. Each State Agency Will Provide an Update. a. DADS b. Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services c. Department of State Health Services d. HHSC e. Texas Workforce Commission 14. Public Comment. 15. Closing Remarks and Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Maria Benedict, 512/730-7429
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