The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between March 4 and March 24.
3/7/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 7, 2017 – 03:00 PM
6330 East Highway 290, Suite 100 (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin
Pallative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council AGENDA: Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council March 7, 2017 3 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission 6330 East Highway 290, Suite 100 Austin, Texas 78723 This meeting will be a telephone conference call. Members of the public may attend at the meeting site or via conference call at 1-877-820-7831, participant code 821494. 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Discussion and possible recommendations on medical power of attorney (vote may be taken)* 3. Discussion and possible recommendations on prescription drug monitoring and considerations for palliative care (vote may be taken)* 4. Action items for staff or member follow-up 5. Public comment 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
3/9/2017
Department of Family and Protective Services
March 9, 2017 – 12:00 PM
10110 US Highway 281 North, Willow Conference Room, San Antonio
Advisory Committee to Promote Adoption for Minority Children Type of Meeting: Strategic Planning Meeting Meeting Facilitator: Val Jackson, 512- 438-3053 Members: Chair- Pastor Eric Hallback, Vice Chair- Pastor Tommie Williams, Co Vice-Chair- Audrey Deckinga, Secretary – Anna Blake, Pastor Russell Rogers, Leora Olorunnisomo, Dr. Gloria Batiste-Roberts, Pastor George Williams, Reverend Kenneth Hall, Pastor Kile Bateman, Sherri Simmons-Horton, Tammy Pargoud, Susie Baltazar, Pastor Ralph Dawkins, Reverend Aaron Dawson I. Call to Order – Prayer II. Approval of the Agenda III. Approval of the Minutes IV. Reports *What we accomplished this past year (forums, events, etc.) *Annual Report for 2016 V. Old Business * Board nominations – Introduction of Newly Elected Officer, Board Members, and acknowledgement of exiting members. VI. New Business * Establishing and defining the purpose of the Advisory Committee * Understanding the Bylaws and its full intent. * Identify the organizations we partner with to help facilitate our mission * Formal introduction of all officers and members and their current and past community involvement and how they will be a valuable asset to the Advisory Committee. * Future Forums and Committee Meetings * Introduce CPS 101 VII. Comments and Announcements VIII. Adjournment Next meeting date TBD. Additional Information Contact: Val Jackson, 512/438-3053
3/24/2017
Department of State Health Services
March 24, 2017 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Central Campus, Moreton Building, 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 attend the meeting in person at the address above or access the meeting through conference call and webinar. Register for the webinar at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5540308631335207683 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the webinar. Welcome and introductions Approval of minutes (January 27, 2017) *Action Item Public comment CHW Spotlight: Patient Navigator Project at University of Texas (UT) Health Science Center Tyler MCN ECHO Project: CHWs and clinicians support diabetes self-management for vulnerable populations Review of 2016 CHW Program Annual Report Advisory Committee Workgroups Updates Break The CHW Core Consensus (C3) Project: 2016 Recommendations on CHW Roles, Skills, and Qualities Committee Business *Action Item – Review and recommend to DSHS applications for certification of training institutions Program Update Committee Member Sharing: Every month, there are special weeks and days that raise awareness for a variety of important health issues and conditions. Give examples of health awareness events you organized as a CHW, or participated in, and your outreach efforts. New business for consideration at next meeting Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Beatrice Smith, 512/776-2208