The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between August 1 and August 21.
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
Department of Aging and Disability Services
August 7, 2015 – 10:30 AM
701 West 51st Street, John H. Winters Bldg. (Public Hearing Rm. 125 W&C), Austin
Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee (NFAAC) 1. Approval of the minutes of the May 8, 2015 meeting 2. Review nursing facility administrator cases referred 3. Discuss future Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee meetings and agenda topics The meeting will adjourn at 3:00 PM. Additional Information Contact: Lynette Sanders, 512/438-5305
8/13/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 13, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medical Policy Review of Gardasil 9 (90651). Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the medical policy review of Gardasil 9 (90651). The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. Proposal. The payment rates for the medical policy review of Gardasil 9 (90651) are proposed to be effective October 1, 2015. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; and §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment services (known in Texas as Texas Health Steps). 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 or after August 3, 2015. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email: U.S. Mail, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401, Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475, Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 13, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. Proposal. The payment rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review are proposed to be effective November 1, 2015, for the following services: Blood Products, Ears, Nose, and Throat, Home Health Agency Services, Nuclear Medicine, Physician-Administered Drugs (Non-Oncology), Physician-Administered Drugs (Oncology), Radiation Oncology Hospital Outpatient Imaging (Nuclear Medicine). Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §355.8021, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for home health services and durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies; §355.8061, which addresses outpatient hospital reimbursement; §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment services (known in Texas as Texas Health Steps); and 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 or after August 3, 2015. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email: U.S. Mail, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401, Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475, Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 13, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Updates. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) updates. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. Proposal. The payment rates for HCPCS updates are proposed to be effective October 1, 2015, for the following services: Inpatient Telehealth (G0459), Physician Administered Drugs (C9445, C9449, and C9450), Gene Analysis (81161), Meningococcal (90620 and 90621), Physician-Administered Drugs (Q5101). Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §355.7001, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Telemedicine, Telehealth, and Home Telemonitoring Services; §355.8021, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for home health services and durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies; §355.8061, which addresses outpatient hospital reimbursement; §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment services (known in Texas as Texas Health Steps); and §355.8610, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Clinical Laboratory Services. 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 or after August 3, 2015. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email: U.S. Mail, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand deliveryTexas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401, Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475, Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 13, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medical Policy Review of Pathology and Laboratory Services – Drug Testing and Therapeutic Drug Assays. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Pathology and Laboratory Services – Drug Testing and Therapeutic Drug Assays. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. Proposal. The payment rates for Pathology and Laboratory Services – Drug Testing and Therapeutic Drug Assays are proposed to be effective November 1, 2015. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC §355.8610, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Clinical Laboratory Services. 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 or after August 3, 2015. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email: U.S. Mail, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401, Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 13, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medical Policy Review of Texas Health Steps Preventive Care Medical Check-ups. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Texas Health Steps Preventive Care Medical Check-ups. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. Proposal. The payment rates for Texas Health Steps Preventive Care Medical Check-ups are proposed to be effective November 1, 2015. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; and §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment services (known in Texas as Texas Health Steps). 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 or after August 3, 2015. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email: U.S. Mail, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 13, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Indian Health Services. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Indian Health Services. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. Proposal. The payment rate for Indian Health Services is proposed to be effective January 1, 2015. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC §355.8620, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Services Provided in Indian Health Service and Tribal Facilities. 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 or after August 3, 2015. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email: U.S. Mail, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 13, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Special Review of Clinical Laboratory Services (81507 and 81287). Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Special Review of Clinical Laboratory Services (81507 and 81287). The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. Proposal. The payment rates for the Special Review of Clinical Laboratory Services (81507 and 81287) are proposed to be effective October 1, 2015. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC §355.8610, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Clinical Laboratory Services. 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 or after August 3, 2015. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email: U.S. Mail, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 13, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medical Policy Review of Brachytherapy. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Medical Policy Review of Brachytherapy. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. Proposal. The payment rates for the Medical Policy Review of Brachytherapy are proposed to be effective November 1, 2015. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; and §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment services (known in Texas as Texas Health Steps). 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 or after August 3, 2015. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email: U.S. Mail, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
8/17/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 17, 2015 – 01:00 PM
909 West 45th Street (Health and Human Services Commission, Building II,Public Hearing Room 164), Austin
Employment First Task Force 1. Welcome and introductions. 2. State agency updates. 3. Workgroup updates and progress. 4. Discussion of Employment First Task Force suggested recommendations. 5. Other discussion regarding Employment First Task Force responsibilities. 6. Public comment. 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Marc Mullins, 512/438-3641
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 17, 2015 – 01:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
STAR+PLUS Stakeholder Meeting Call-in: 1-877-226-9790 Access Code: 1101316 This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp the day and time of the meeting. 1. Welcome 2. Dual Demonstration update 3. Financial Update 4. Community First Choice Update 5. STAR+PLUS Waiver Interest List Update 6. Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Update 7. Long-term Services and Supports Update 8. Health Plan Management Update 9. Texas Association of Health Plans Service Coordination presentation. 10. Questions Regarding STAR+PLUS Program. Public comment will be taken on all agenda items except #1. Additional Information Contact: Charles Bredwell, 512/462-6337
8/19/2015
Department of State Health Services
August 19, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call 1. Workgroup Reports: A. Texas Disaster Medical System (TDMS) a. TDMS Mass Fatality Management report B. Emergency Medical Task Force (EMTF) report a. EMTF AMBUS (Ambulance Bus) Working Group Report b. EMTF MMU (Mobile Medical Unit) Working Group Report c. EMTF Air Medical Working Group Report d. EMTF Coordination Center Standards & Operational Guidelines e. Infectious Disease Response Unit (IDRU) f. EMTF Memo of Agreement, version 2 2. Ebola/infectious disease response summary 3. Regional Health and Medical Operations Centers (RHMOCs) 4. Identify 2015 priorities for the Disaster Emergency Preparedness Committee 5. Pediatric Inter-Facility Transfer Guidelines draft by a GETAC work group for the Pediatric committee General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-2780
Department of State Health Services
August 19, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Disaster Emergency Preparedness Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possible act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call 1. Workgroup Reports: A. Texas Disaster Medical System (TDMS) a. TDMS Mass Fatality Management report B. Emergency Medical Task Force (EMTF) report a. EMTF AMBUS (Ambulance Bus) Working Group Report b. EMTF MMU (Mobile Medical Unit) Working Group Report c. EMTF Air Medical Working Group Report d. EMTF Coordination Center Standards & Operational Guidelines e. Infectious Disease Response Unit (IDRU) f. EMTF Memo of Agreement, version 2 2. Ebola/infectious disease response summary 3. Regional Health and Medical Operations Centers (RHMOCs) 4. Identify 2015 priorities for the Disaster Emergency Preparedness Committee 5. Pediatric Inter-Facility Transfer Guidelines draft by a GETAC work group for the Pediatric committee General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/834-6700
Department of State Health Services
August 19, 2015 – 10:30 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Pediatrics Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possible act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call 1. Committee liaison reports: a. Air Medical b. EMS c. Education d. Injury Prevention e. Medical Directors f. Stroke g. Trauma Systems h. Regional Advisory Council chairs i. Disaster planning 2. Update on Child Fatality Review Teams: a. Child Abuse Initiative in Ohio b. Model for quality improvement collaboration 3. National Pediatric Readiness Project (NPRP), an update on NPRP activities 4. Update on Pediatric Facility Recognition program 5. Update on EMS for Children State Partnership 6. Review of EMS Trauma rules, Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 157, Emergency Medical Care 7. Update on pediatric transfer guidelines/inter-facility transport and review of the draft document with suggested revisions and input from other GETAC subcommittees 8. Trauma Registry update and revised pediatric data report update by Chris Drucker and Diana Kraus, Injury Epidemiology & Surveillance Branch 9. Data and analytics evaluation of pediatric tools survey 10. Stroke/ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) Pediatric and Cardiac National EMS Information System (NEMSIS) V3.3.4 Associated Performance Measure Initiative data elements 11. Pediatric scope of practice for paramedicine General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Chair Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/834-6700
Department of State Health Services
August 19, 2015 – 01:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Injury Prevention Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possible act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call 1. State Child Fatality Review Team Update 2. Emergency Medical Services for Children Update 3. 2013 EMS/Trauma Registry data available from DSHS 4. Holiday specific registry reports 5. Evaluation of hospital-based injury prevention components 6. Evidence-based, topic-specific injury and violence prevention fact sheets 7. Potential state injury prevention conference in Texas General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next meeting date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/834-6700
Department of State Health Services
August 19, 2015 – 02:30 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Stroke Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possible act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call 1. Report/update on Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke (TCCVDS) / Regional Advisory Council (RAC) stroke data collection Stroke/ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) data collection funded by the Appropriations Act, Rider 97 of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 2013 and Rider 67 of the 84th Texas Legislature, 2015 2. Report/update on the Regional Advisory Council / TCCVDS stroke data collection partnership 3. Review and make suggestions for the revision of GETAC's strategic plan document, entitled: Strategic Plan for the Texas Emergency Healthcare System. 4. Report on the Stroke Education Program Workgroup activities, i.e. the hours needed for first responders' stroke education and assessment of ambulance bypass criteria 5. Consider recommendations of the Transport Bypass Workgroup severity adjusted triage criteria for hospital bypass of ambulance patients General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary of this meeting for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/834-6700
Department of State Health Services
August 19, 2015 – 04:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Air Medical Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possible act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call 1. Input on the revisions to the EMS and Trauma Systems rules in Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 157. 2. Review and consider endorsement of the Pediatric Inter-Facility Transfer Guidelines Draft presented at the 05/13/2015 meeting. 3. Review workgroup recommendations / adaptions of Pediatric Recognition Program and consider combining Advanced Life Support / Basic Life Support recommendations to form one list. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary of this meeting for the GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/834-6700
8/20/2015
Department of State Health Services
August 20, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Moreton Building, Room M-202, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Texas Bleeding Disorders Advisory Council Teleconference Call Meeting The Council will meet in a telephone conference call meeting to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Welcome, Chair Call to Order and General Announcements Roll Call Report on the status of the minutes from prior meetings: Review/approval of minutes of the February 19, 2015 meeting. Since the May 2015 meeting was cancelled, there are no minutes to review or approve. Review response to Council Report to the Legislature Legislation overview Program report on implementation of Hemophilia Assistance Program premium payment Update and discussion on Council publications State recognition of council contributions Public Comment Adjourn This is a teleconference meeting. Conference call dial-in instructions: 1. Dial the Conference Access Number : 1-877-820-7831 2. When prompted, enter the Conference Room Number: 136081# (You must include the # key.) 3. Wait to be added to the conference. 4. Mute your phone by entering 6. (Do not place your phone on hold.) Additional Information Contact: Carol Labaj, 512/776-2780
Department of State Health Services
August 20, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Education Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possible act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call 1. Development of the Advanced Practice Paramedic/Community Health Paramedic curriculum. 2. Develop stroke specific continuing education objectives for EMS personnel certification and recertification. 3. Review the Panhandle Regional Advisory Council (RAC) request to identify existing EMS educational opportunities available in the rural and frontier areas, to identify gaps and develop strategies to fill any identified gaps. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/834-6700
Department of State Health Services
August 20, 2015 – 10:30 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Emergency Medical Services Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possible act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call 1. Air and Ground EMS Membership Programs – Public comments and suggestions for improvements in regulations 2. Continuing Education for Administrators of Record processes 3. EMS Committee meetings to gather stakeholder input on EMS and Trauma Systems rules in 25 TAC, Chapter 157. 4. Update on status of revisions to the EMS and Trauma Systems rules in 25 TAC, Chapter 157. 5. EMS for Children (EMS-C) update and EMS-C National EMS Reassessment. 6. Pediatric Inter-Facility Transfer Guidelines draft by a GETAC work group for the Pediatric committee 7. Update on draft revised language in Injury Prevention and Control data reporting rules, TAC Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 103. 8. Impact of two different data systems as National EMS Information System (NEMSIS) Version 3 comes online 9. The new EMS regulatory survey tool and site visit process used by DSHS EMS field staff. 10. Review of EMS rule at 25 TAC 157.11(m)(9) to address the various requirements for an EMS provider's delivery of its patient care reports to medical facilities at the time and location of its patient drop off at the medical facility and how to improve the sharing of the medical facility's outcome data of that patient with the EMS provider. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary of this meeting for the GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/834-6700
Department of State Health Services
August 20, 2015 – 01:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Medical Directors Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possible act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Vision A unified, comprehensive, and effective EMS/Trauma System for a healthy, safe Texas. Mission To promote, develop, and maintain a comprehensive EMS/Trauma System that will meet the needs of all patients and that will raise the standards for community health care by implementing innovative techniques and systems for the delivery of emergency care for the entire population. Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Report from Trauma System Committee Registry Workgroup (TSCRW) 2. Transport and care of patients with behavioral disorders 3. Pediatric Inter-Facility Transfer Guidelines draft by a GETAC work group for the Pediatric committee 4. Community Paramedic Task Force 5. Consider recommendation on the gaps between the Texas Medical Board rules, Title 22, Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 197, and DSHS EMS rules, 25 TAC, Chapter 157 6. Review and provide input and/or endorsement of the transfer / inter-facility transport guidelines developed by the GETAC Pediatric committee. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/834-6700
Department of State Health Services
August 20, 2015 – 02:30 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Trauma Systems Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possible act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call 1. Review of current DSHS EMS and Trauma System Rules, in Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 157, and make recommendations to DSHS with regard to the process for applying for trauma facility designation. 2. Trauma System Strategic Plan Revisions 3. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Registry Workgroup (TSCRW) 4. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Trauma Medical Director's workgroup 5. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Mid-Level Provider workgroup 6. Texas Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) Initiative 7. Trauma Registrar's Development Workgroup 8. Inclusion of the Stand-Alone EDs in Trauma System 9. Committee Member Stakeholder Reports a. GETAC Council b. Region VI American College of Surgeons/Committee on Trauma (ACS/COT) c. Texas Trauma Coordinator's Forum d. Level IV Trauma Centers e. Level III Trauma Centers f. Level II Trauma Centers g. Level I Trauma Centers h. Pediatric Trauma Centers i. Texas EMS/Trauma Foundation (TETAF) Trauma Division j. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) k. Trauma Center Administrators l. Texas Hospital Association m. Emergency Nurses Association 10. Pediatric Inter-Facility Transfer Guidelines draft by a GETAC work group for the Pediatric committee General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/834-6700
Department of State Health Services
August 20, 2015 – 04:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Cardiac Care Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possible act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call 1. Report on ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) data collection addressed in the Appropriations Act, Rider 97, of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 2013 2. Review and make suggestions for the revision of GETAC's strategic plan document, entitled: Strategic Plan for the Texas Emergency Healthcare System. a. Overview of the above strategic plan document b. Merging of previous suggested revisions to the strategic plan document when it was entitled, "A Strategic Plan for the Texas EMS/Trauma System." with Dr. Eastridge's re-write under the new title of Strategic Plan for the Texas Emergency Healthcare System 3. Report on pre-hospital data collection in Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council (SETRAC) in collaboration with the University of Texas Clinical and Translational Science Awards (UTCTSA) program Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/834-6700
8/21/2015
Department of State Health Services
August 21, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order Chair Approval of Minutes Members Chair Report and Discussion Assistant Commissioner Report, Division for Regulatory Services State EMS Trauma System Report, Office of EMS Trauma Systems Coordination Assistant Commissioner Report, Environmental Epidemiology and Disease Registries Section Assistant Commissioner Report, Division for Regional and Local Health Services GETAC Committee Summary Reports: Air Medical Committee Cardiac Care Committee Disaster/Emergency Preparedness Committee Education Committee EMS Committee Injury Prevention Committee Medical Directors Committee Pediatric Committee Stroke Committee Trauma Systems Committee GETAC Liaison Summary Reports: Texas EMS, Trauma, and Acute Care Foundation (TETAF) EMS for Children State Partnership update Discussion, public comment, and possible action on the following items: (Public comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) 1. Report from the Education Committee workgroups regarding stroke-specific continuing education requirements for EMS personnel certification and recertification. 2. Update from state EMS director on Interstate CompAct (Recognition of EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate CompAct) legislation 3. Support Infectious Disease Response Units as recognized components of the Emergency Medical Task Force system 4. Information sharing for high-consequence infectious disease 5. Position statement on the transport and care of patients with behavioral disorders 6. Report from task force on freestanding emergency departments and other facilities providing emergency care and the potential categorization or designation of such entities 7. How to improve the sharing of a medical facility's patient outcome data with EMS providers 8. Report on Pediatric Transfer and Transport Guidelines (Charles Macias, MD, MPH) 9. Child abuse and child fatality quality improvement issue (Charles Macias, MD, MPH) 10. Gaps between The Medical Practice Act, Texas Medical Board (TMB), Rule 197 and Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 157 (David Persse, MD, and the Medical Directors Committee) 11. Review and update of The Strategic Plan for the Texas EMS/Trauma System 12. Renaming the Texas Trauma and EMS System strategic plan report General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Review and list agenda Items for next meeting Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/834-6700
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