The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between June 20 and July 10.
 
6/23/2015
 
Department of State Health Services
June 23, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Exchange Building, Conference Rm S125, 8407 Wall Street, Austin
 
Air Medical 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 Discussion and possible action on the following items: 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 February 2015 quarterly GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-7111
 
Texas Medical Board
June 23, 2015 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 780, 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 Ronald Alan Charles, M.D., License No. J0811. 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
 
6/24/2015
 
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
June 24, 2015 – 10:40 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane, Board Room, Room 1.170, Austin
 
Committee on Academic and Workforce Success Note: Time of meeting will be 10:40 am or upon adjournment of the Committee on Affordability, Accountability and Planning meeting whichever occurs later. public testimony: The presiding chair shall designate whether public testimony will be taken at the beginning of the meeting, at the time the related item is taken up by the Board after staff has presented the item, or any other time as determined by the presiding chair. For procedures on testifying please go to http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/public-testimony I. Welcome and Committee Chair's meeting overview II. Consideration of approval of the minutes from the March 25, 2015, Committee meeting III. Consideration of approval of the Consent Calendar IV. Public Testimony on Agenda Items V. Matters relating to the Committee on Academic and Workforce Success A. Report to the Committee on activities of the Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual Advisory Committee B. Report to the Committee on activities of the Undergraduate Education Advisory Committee C. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the expenditure of funds to be awarded to the Coordinating Board as a partner under the THECB-RAND Continuous Improvement and Evaluation grants funded through the Institute of Education Sciences D. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to requests for a new degree program: Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (1) Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree with a major in Educational Leadership Texas A&M University Kingsville (2) Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree with a major in Educational Leadership University of Texas at Austin (3) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree E. Report to the Committee on activities of the medical and graduate medical education programs F. Report to the Committee on funding appropriated to the Family Practice Residency Program by the 84th Texas Legislature and on distribution of trusteed funds appropriated for the program for Fiscal Year 2015 G. Lunch H. Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the appointment of members to Advisory Committees: (1) ApplyTexas Advisory Committee (2) Certification Advisory Council (CAC) (3) Graduate Education Advisory Committee (GEAC) (4) Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC) (5) Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) (6) Music Field of Study Advisory Committee (7) Undergraduate Education Advisory Committee (UEAC) I. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the January 2015 Annual Compliance Reports for institutions under a Certificate of Authorization (Names beginning with "A" through "O") J. Report to the Committee on school closures and/or teach-outs pursuant to Chapter 7, Subchapter A, Section 7.7(5) K. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the issuance of a Request for Applications for the Teacher Quality Grants Program to provide long-term, sustained professional development for teachers L. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the issuance of a Request for Applications for the Texas Emergency and Trauma Care Education Partnership Program M. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the issuance of a Request for Applications for the Work-Study Mentorship Program N. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the issuance of a Request for Applications for the new Accelerate Texas Program O. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to continuation of the contract with the current evaluator pending evaluator performance for the Accelerate Texas Program P. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the issuance of a Request for Proposals for the development and ongoing support of an online Pre-Assessment Activity Q. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the approval to enter into contracts with up to five institutions of higher education to continue the Advise TX college advising program, designed to increase the number of low-income, first generation college, and underrepresented students who enter and complete higher education R. Report on the FY 2015 Annual Report of Low-Producing Programs VI. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Dr. Rex Peebles, 512/427-6520
 
6/25/2015
 
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 25, 2015 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room), Austin
 
STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Opening Remarks a. Member introductions b. Adopt meeting minutes from February 26, 2015 2. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Updates a. STAR Kids Updates: Brian Dees 3. Presentation on National Standards for Systems of Care for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN): Dr. Manda Hall 4. Presentation on Medical Necessity Tool for Nutritional Products: John Calhoun 5. Presentation on Quality Measures and Programs: Kate Layman 6. Therapies Presentation: Laurie Vanhoose and Shari Waldie 7. Committee Member Discussion 8. Public Comment 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Brian Dees, 512/462-6266
 
Texas Board of Nursing
June 25, 2015 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street 3-460, Austin
 
Eligibility and Disciplinary Advisory Committee Meeting 1.1 Call to Order. 1.2 Review and Approval of the Agenda. 1.3 Review and Approval of the Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2015. 1.4 Review and discussion of proposed amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code s213.30 and s213.33, including the Board's Disciplinary Matrix [213.33(b)]. 1.5 Review and discussion of legislation from 84th Texas Legislative Session and any necessary rule revisions resulting from statute changes 1.6 Items for Future Agenda. 1.7 Set Future Meeting Date. 1.8 Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Kathy Hoffman, 512/305-8657
 
6/26/2015
 
Department of State Health Services
June 26, 2015 – 10:00 AM
Amarillo College, W Lecture Hall, Rm 111A, 6222 W 9th Ave, Amarillo
 
Education 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 Discussion and possible action on the following items: 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, 512/776-7111
 
6/30/2015
 
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 30, 2015 – 10:00 AM
2405 Robert Dedman Dr. (The University of Texas at Austin, Thompson Conference Center,Room 3.102), Austin
 
Institute of Health Care Quality and Efficiency Full Board Meeting 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Opening Statements 3. Old Business: a. Review and approval of February 3 and April 7, 2015 meeting minutes (Vote required) * 4. Staff Update: a. Introduction of Graduate Interns b. 84th Legislative Session Update a. State Agency Updates i. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board ii. Texas Medical Board iii. Institute of Health Care Quality and Efficiency (IHCQE) Ex-Officio Members b. Staff Briefing 84th Regular Session, 2015 i. Senate Bill 200 ii. Senate Bill 277 iii. Other legislation 5. Board Discussion on Next Steps for the Institute (Vote may be taken) * a. Funding Opportunities b. Governance and Structure c. Project Close Out and Archives 6. Action Items and Next Steps for Staff 7. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4378
 
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 30, 2015 – 02:00 PM
8001 Centre Dr. (The Arc of Texas, Suite 100), 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
 
7/2/2015
 
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 2, 2015 – 02:30 PM
John H. Winters Building, Room 103 W, 701 West 51st St., Austin
 
Employment First Task Force Workgroup on Senate Bill 1226 Compliance. 1. Welcome and introductions. 2. Review and discuss Employment First legislation in Texas. 3. Review roles of state agencies in implementing Employment First principles in Texas. 4. Adjourn. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Marc Mullins, Program Specialist, Department of Aging and Disability Services, 512-438-3641, Marc.Mullins@dads.state.tx.us.
 
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