Below is a list of legislative and state agency health care hearings scheduled between March 15 and April 4.
3/17/2014
Health Professions Council
March 17, 2014 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe St. Tower 2-220, Austin
Agenda The following items many not necessarily be considered in the order they appear and HPC may act on any agenda item. i Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions, Review Agenda ii Announcements A. Consideration of Minutes from December 10, 2013 Action B. Technology Report – – DIR Update – Mr. Allan Martin – – ITSS Update – – Website Administrator Report Briefing C. Budget and Planning Report – 2nd Quarter Review – Legislative Budget Board Introductions Nora Velasco, Team Lead Julie Lindsey, Analyst Briefing D. Training Committee – Business Continuity Planning and Training Ms. Maureen Clement, SORM Scott Olsen, SORM Briefing E. Agency Leadership Elections – Nominations for positions – Vote Action F. Public Comment Next Meeting Monday, June 9, 2014 G. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: John Monk, 512/305-8551
3/18/2014
Correctional Managed Health Care Committee
March 18, 2014 – 09:00 AM
200 River Pointe Dr., Suite 200, Training Room, Conroe
I.Call to Order II.Recognitions and Introductions III.Consent Items 1.Approval of Excused Absences 2.Approval of CMHCC Meeting Minutes, December 11, 2013 3.TDCJ Health Services Monitoring Reports Operational Review Summary Data Grievance and Patient Liaison Statistics Preventive Medicine Statistics Utilization Review Monitoring Capital Assets Monitoring Accreditation Activity Summary Active Biomedical Research Project Listing Administrative Segregation Mental Health Monitoring 4.University Medical Directors Reports The University of Texas Medical Branch Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 5.Summary of CMHCC Joint Committee / Work Group Activities IV.Update on Financial Reports V.Summary of Critical Correctional Health Care Personnel Vacancies 1.Texas Department of Criminal Justice 2.Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 3.The University of Texas Medical Branch VI.Medical Directors Updates 1.Texas Department of Criminal Justice Health Services Division FY 2014 First Quarter Report 2.Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 3.The University of Texas Medical Branch VII.Brief Overview of Joint Committee Structure – Lannette Linthicum, MD, CCHP-A, FACP VIII.Joint Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Presentation – Stephanie Zepeda, Pharm.D., Director, Pharmacy Services, UTMB Correctional Managed Care IX. Public Comments X. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Marsha Brumley, 936/437-3542
Department of State Health Services
March 18, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Tower Bldg, Rm T-607, 1100West 49th Street, Austin
Toxic Substances Coordinating Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to order and welcome visitors 2. Approval of minutes from the December, 2013 meeting 3. Presentation for this month is being replaced with a discussion on Biomonitoring. 4. Subcommittee reports: a. Harmful Algal Bloom workgroup meeting update b. Fish Sampling Subcommittee meeting update c. The Human Health Workgroup update 5. Agency updates 6. Upcoming Toxic Substances Coordinating Committee 2014 meetings are scheduled at the Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, Room T-607, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. as follows: June 17, 2014 September 16, 2014 December 16, 2014 7. Adjourn TSCC Mission: Our mission is to protect and promote the health of the people of Texas through the prevention and control of adverse health effects related to toxic substances and harmful physical agents. This is accomplished through interagency coordination of regulation development, health risk assessments, cooperative studies, information dissemination, and public education efforts.
Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 18, 2014 – 10:00 AM
2405 Robert Dedman Dr. (UT Thompson Conf. Center, Rm 3.102), Austin
Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Adoption of the November 20, 2013 Meeting Minutes a. Discussion b. Adoption (vote required) 4. Adoption of Guiding Principles Document a. Discussion b. Adoption (vote required) 5. Discussion of Future Meeting Dates 6. Presentation on Medicaid Quality Activities 7. Lunch Break (recess) 8. Call to Order 9. Presentation on Network Adequacy 10. Presentation on Administrative Simplification and Recent Survey 11. *Public Comment 12. Other Business 13. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Charles Bredwell, 512/462-6337
Texas Board of Nursing
March 18, 2014 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Ste. 3-460, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Meeting Agenda March 18, 2014 I. Call to order – 8:30 a.m. II. Review of the agenda III. Review of the minutes: February 11, 2014, Committee Meeting; February 3, 2014, Emergency Meeting; February 24, 2014, Emergency Meeting IV. Staff recommendations V. The Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee of the Board will meet to consider and take action on the following: A. Petitioners for eligibility B. Petitioners for an exception to a previous board order C. Motions for rehearing: Lewis, Rechelle Demetris LVN# 164789 Simmons, Charles Michael LVN# 228365 D. Agreed orders E. Reinstatement agreed orders F. Eligibility agreed orders G. Default revocation orders Additional Information Contact: Andrea Gonzalez, 512/305-6869
3/19/2014
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
March 19, 2014 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2 – Room 225, Austin
Agenda I. Call to Order and Welcome (9:00 a.m.) II. Announcements III. Review of Board's Responsibilities and Task Force Charge IV. Discussion A. Items agreed upon at the last meeting: Seek legislation to expand the duties of pharmacy technicians including tech check tech in hospital pharmacies (checking blister packs, checking automated dispensing systems) Seek legislation to allow tech check tech in community pharmacies for certain duties such as prepackaging, etc. Require pharmacy technicians performing expanded duties to have completed an ASHP accredited technician program and designate these individuals as Advanced Pharmacy Technicians. Create 3 levels of technicians – pharmacy technician trainee, pharmacy technician, and advanced pharmacy technician. Allow pharmacy technicians to transfer refill prescriptions for dangerous drugs. B. Other Suggestions for change. V. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Allison Benz, 512/305-8037
Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities
March 19, 2014 – 01:30 PM
1434 Centre Place Drive, Denton
I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes: August 2, 2013 and October 17-18, 2013 (Action Items) III. Executive Director's Report (Committee Activities/Accomplishments, October 2013-February 2014) IV. Discussion: Study on Statewide Paratransit Systems V. Committee Member Presentation on Transportation (David Ondich) VI. Ex Officio Reports (Updates regarding disability issues being addressed by state agencies) VII. Committee Member Reports (Outreach and presentations in the communities of Committee members) VIII. Presentation to Ceremony Hosts IX. Public Comment (limit 3 minutes per presentation) X. Recess. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 19, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4900 N Lamar Blvd, Brown-Heatly Bldg, Public Hearing Rm 1410, Austin
Behavioral Health Integration Advisory Committee (BHIAC) 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Review and Approval of the December 11, 2013 minutes 3. General updates on BHIAC by HHSC Staff 4. Overview, Purpose and Process of Workgroups 5. Workgroup Break Outs 6. Lunch Break (Recess 45 minutes) 7. Workgroup Break Outs continued 8. Review of Workgroups Recommendation Results 9. BHIAC Discussion and Final Vote on Recommendations 10. BHIAC Discussion and Decision on composition of Recommendations for Executive Commissioner 11. Public Comments 12. Discussion of next meeting and possible Agenda Items for BHIAC, June 2014 13. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
3/20/2014
Department of State Health Services
March 20, 2014 – 01:00 PM
Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, Room T-407, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Institutional Review Board #1 The Review Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call To Order Review and vote to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held 1-16-14 Announcements Administrator's Report -IRB Metrics -IRB Policy and Procedures Manual IRB Office Activities since last meeting Submission(s) for Review: Hospital Discharge Data Request 14-004 National Estimates for Inpatient Care, Outcomes, and Hospital Effect among Hispanics Vital Statistics Data Requests 14-005 Evaluating the Impact of Reproductive Health Legislation Enacted by the 82nd Texas Legislature on Abortion Use 14-007 2014-2015 Rider 71 Report: Impact of Gestational Diabetes on Medicaid Participants 14-010 Maternal Exposure to Pesticide and Heavy Metal Water Contaminants and Risk for Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Research Review Requests 14-006 Risk of Birth Defects and Residential Proximity to Shale Gas Wells 14-009 Komen Community Profiles for Five Texas Counties Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
Department of State Health Services
March 20, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Austin State Hospital, West Auditorium, Bldg 582, 4110 Guadalupe Street, Austin
House Bill 3793 Advisory Panel The Advisory Panel will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda.* I. Call Meeting to Order II. Opening Remarks III. Member Introduction IV. Meeting Overview V. Approval of Minutes from the February 20, 2014 Meeting VI. Proposal on Use of State Hospital Beds VII. Lunch Break VIII. Exceptional Items IX. Harris County Jail Diversion Program Presentation X. Updates XI. Public Comment XII. Adjourn *Panel members and the public may attend by phone. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities
March 20, 2014 – 08:30 AM
1434 Centre Place, Denton
I. Call to Order II. Staff Reports Community Outreach and Public Information Coordinator Activities/Accomplishments, October 2013-February 2014 Award Programs Local Committees Statewide Media Outreach of Committee Programs and Materials Accessiblity and Disability Rights Coordinator Activities/Accomplishments, October 2013-February 2014 Technical Assistance Summary of Constituent Interaction III. ExOfficio Reports (continuation from 3/19/14) IV. Presentation by Denton Mayor's Committee on People with Disabilities V. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
3/21/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 21, 2014 – 10:00 AM
701 West 51st St. (Winters Bldg., Room 460W), Austin
Advisory Committee on Qualifications for Health Care Translators and Interpreters 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of minutes for February 21, 2014 meeting. (vote required) 3. Report on administrative action items from last meeting. 4. Discussion on proposals for certification for Health Care Translators and Interpreters. 5. Discussion on disseminating information on the committee recommendations. 6. Discussion on developing a state registry for health care interpreters. 7. Public comment. 8. Discuss goals and work plan of the Advisory Committee on Qualifications for Health Care Translators and Interpreters for 2014. 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Paula Traffas, 512/438-8209
3/24/2014
House Committee on Human Services
March 24, 2014 – 9:00 AM
Capitol Extenstion Building, Room E2.030, Austin
The committee will convene to consider and hear invited and public testimony on the following interim charge: Monitor and evaluate implementation of SB 7 (83R), including agency preparations for the statewide rollout of STAR+PLUS. Additional Information Contact: Rep. Richard Raymond, 512/463-0558
3/26/2014
Department of State Health Services
March 26, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Austin Hilton Garden Inn Downtown, 500 North IH-35, Austin
Trauma Systems 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 Recognize and welcome new members to the committee Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Review the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) benchmarks, indicators and scoring (BIS) tool that is used to conduct regional and state trauma system assessments by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the edited version by DSHS, and consider further deletion or reinsertions of questions to the BIS. 2. Workgroup Updates (as time and participation allows) a. Trauma Medical Directors, presented by Brian Eastridge, M.D. b. Non-Physician Providers, presented by Kelly Stowell c. State Trauma Registry, presented by Tammy Sajack and Jane Guerrero d. Trauma Registrars, presented by Irene Lopez e. Texas TQIP, presented by Matt Davis, M.D. f. Alcohol and Injuries, presented by Karla Hosick and Christi Reeves g. RAC Development, presented by Wanda Helgesen 3. Update on the status of the Sunset Commission review of the Department of State Health Services. 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: 512/463-5561
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
March 26, 2014 – 11:00 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane, Board Room, Room 1.170, Austin
Committee on Academic and Workforce Success 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 December 11, 2013, 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. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendations to the Committee relating to requests for a new degree program: Stephen F. Austin State University (1) Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in Engineering Physics Texas Woman's University (2) Doctor of Occupational Therapy (ODT) degree with a major in Occupational Therapy University of Texas at El Paso (3) Master of Science (MS) degree with a major in Software Engineering University of Texas at Arlington (4) Master of Construction Management (MCM) degree with a major in Construction Management B. Update on Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso C. Notification of change in organization for regional accreditor, the Higher Learning Commission D. Update on the progress of the Adult Basic Education Postsecondary Education Transition Report (General Appropriations Act, Senate Bill 1, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Section 28, pages III-43 and III-50) E. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the funding of professional development regarding the Puente Integrated Reading/Writing model F. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the approval of amendments to provide additional funds to Comprehensive Student Success Program institutions to create student success best-practice toolkits G. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the approval of amendments to provide additional funding to current regional teams and to fund additional regional teams for the Vertical Alignment Training Project to coordinate and implement House Bill 5, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session policies H. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the appointment of student representatives to the ApplyTexas Advisory Committee, the Graduate Education Advisory Committee, the Learning Technology Advisory Committee, and the Undergraduate Education Advisory Committee I. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the guidelines for the 2014 Texas Higher Education Star Award VI. Adjournment.
Additional Information Contact: Dr. Rex Peebles, 512/427-6520
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 26, 2014 – 09:00 AM
4900 N Lamar Blvd. (Brown-Heatly Bldg Public Hearing Rm), Austin
STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Opening Remarks a) Member introductions b) Adopt meeting minutes from December 12, 2013 2. STAR Kids Procurement Process a) Overview of draft Request for Proposals (RFP) b) Procurement schedule and opportunities 3. Discussion of Key STAR Kids Elements 4. Public Comment 5. Determine Priorities for Future Meetings 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: kate.volti@hhsc.stat
3/28/2014
Department of State Health Services
March 28, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Bldg, Conference Room 1410, 4900 North Lamar, Austin
Promotor(a) or Community Health Worker Training and Certification Advisory Committee Note to Meeting Attendees: Please check in with Security at the Brown-Heatly Building and they will direct you to the conference room. The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Welcome and introductions Approval of minutes Public comment Community Health Worker Workforce in Texas: Current Opportunities/Looking Ahead 2013 Annual Report of the Promotor(a) or Community Health Worker (CHW) Training and Certification Advisory Committee An Update on Public Health's Role in Healthcare Delivery CHW Curriculum Collaboration-UTSPH Core Curriculum Framework Update Maternal Infant Outreach Program Evaluation Workgroup Update Program Update Committee Business: Review and recommend to the Department of State Health Services applications for certification of training institutions Committee Member Updates New business for next meeting Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
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