The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between May 9 and May 29.
5/11/2015
Department of State Health Services
May 11, 2015 – 10:00 AM
Tower Building, Room T-607, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Texas School Health Advisory Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: I. Call to Order II. Welcome and Introductions III. Approval of the Agenda IV. Reading and Approval of the January 12, 2015, Minutes V. Texans Standing Tall VI. Research and Recommendation on Safe School Climate VII. Research and Recommendation on Physical Activity and Academic Achievement VIII. Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources Toolkit IX. Research and Recommendation on Health Issues and Parent Involvement X. Healthy Celebrations Toolkit XI. Agency Updates: Texas Education Agency, Texas Department of Agriculture, Texas Department of State Health Services XII. Revision of the following documents: A. SHAC Annual Progress Report to the Board of Trustees B. School Health Initiative Screening Tool C. Research and Recommendation on Health Education and Physical Education for All Texas Students K-12 D. Coordinated School Health Data Sets E. Research and Recommendation Document on Student Consumption of Regular and Diet Sodas in High Schools XIII. Agenda Topics for School Health Advisory Councils XIV. Coordinated School Health Data Sets XV. Reminder of Next Meeting Date: Sept. 14, 2015 Determine Agenda Topics XVI. Public Comment XVII. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Ellen Smith, 512/776-7111
Texas Board of Nursing
May 11, 2015 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 102, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Agenda for Eligibility & Disciplinary Advisory Committee 1.1 Call to Order. 1.2 Review and Approval of the Agenda. 1.3 Review and Approval of the Meeting Minutes of August 1, 2014. 1.4 Review of the Board's April, 2012, Charge to Committee. 1.5 Review and Discussion of the Board's Guidelines for Physical and Psychological Evaluations and proposed revisions. 1.6 Review and Discussion of the Board's adopted Disciplinary Guidelines for Criminal Conduct and proposed revisions. 1.7 Review and discussion of proposed amendments to the Board's Eligibility and Disciplinary Sanctions for Nurses with Substance Abuse, Misuse, Substance Dependency, or other Substance Use Disorder; for Lying and Falsification; and for Fraud, Theft, and Deception. 1.8 Review and discussion of proposed amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code 213.27, 213.28, 213.29, 213.30, and 213.33. 1.9 Items for Future Agenda. 1.10 Set Future Meeting Date. 1.11 Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Jena Abel, 512/305-6822
House Human Services Committee
May 11, 2015 – 02:00 PM or upon adjournment
Capitol Extension, Room E2.030, Austin
The committee will meet to take up and consider the following bills: SB 207 – Hinojosa | et al., Relating to the authority and duties of the office of inspector general of the Health and Human Services Commission. SB 1664 – Perry | et al., Relating to the establishment of the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program; authorizing the imposition of fees. SB 277 – Schwertner, Relating to the abolition of certain health-related task forces and advisory committees. SB 354 – Nelson, Relating to the transfer to the Health and Human Services Commission of contracting authority for children's advocacy centers and volunteer advocate programs. SB 1279 – Campbell | et al., Relating to designated emergency infant care providers for certain abandoned children. SB 760 – Schwertner | et al., Relating to provider access and assignment requirements for a Medicaid managed care organization. SB 1129 – Zaffirini, Relating to the transportation of a person with a mental illness. SB 1385 – Schwertner | et al., Relating to the authorization of the imposition of administrative penalties on providers participating in certain Medicaid waiver programs. HB 4056 – White, James | et al., Relating to inspection procedures in certain long-term care facilities and the creation of a long-term care legislative oversight committee; providing penalties. Contact: Jim Terrell (512) 463-0786
5/12/2015
House Public Health Committee
May 12, 2015 – 08:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E2.012, Austin
The committee will meet to take up and consider the following bills: SB 195 – Schwertner, Relating to prescriptions for certain controlled substances, access to information about those prescriptions, and the duties of prescribers and other entities registered with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration; authorizing fees; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. SB 239 – Schwertner | et al., Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals. SB 292 – Nelson | et al., Relating to a request for a waiver of the waiting period before human remains may be cremated. SB 424 – Schwertner | et al., Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee. SB 460 – Schwertner, Relating to the licensing and regulation of pharmacists and pharmacies. SB 519 – Schwertner, Relating to the registration of dental support organizations; imposing a fee; requiring an occupational registration; providing a civil penalty. SB 538 – Schwertner | et al., Relating to the control of infectious diseases. SB 914 – Kolkhorst | et al., Relating to a council on long-term care facility surveys and informal dispute resolution. SB 988 – Perry, Relating to the prohibited disposition of a decedent's remains by a person charged with certain criminal conduct against the decedent; providing an administrative penalty. SB 1214 – Taylor, Van, Relating to the use of human remains for forensic science education, including the training of search and rescue animals. SB 1235 – Whitmire, Relating to defining the duties and to the penalties concerning pain management clinics. SB 1485 – Garcia, Relating to the availability of death records of unidentified persons. Contact: Rudy England (512) 463-0806
Senate Business & Commerce Committee
May 12, 2015 – 08:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E1.016, Austin
The committee will meet to take up and consider the following bill, among others: HB 574 – Bonnen, Greg | et al. SP: Campbell, Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to certain physicians and health care providers; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. Contact: Brady Faglie (512) 463-0365
Texas Board of Nursing
May 12, 2015 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe Street 3-460, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Meeting Agenda May 12, 2015 I. Call to order-8:30 a.m. II. Review of the agenda III. Review of the minutes: March 10, 2015, Committee Meeting; March 2, 2015, Emergency Meeting; March 10, 2015, Emergency Meeting; March 23, 2015, Emergency Meeting; March 30, 2015, Emergency Meeting: April 8, 2015, Emergency Meeting; April 20, 2015, 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 D. Agreed orders E. Reinstatement agreed orders F. Eligibility agreed orders G. Default revocation orders H. Deferred disciplinary action agreed orders I. Agreed orders. Additional Information Contact: Kathy Hoffman, 512/305-8657
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
May 12, 2015 – 09:30 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Room 400A, Austin
Agenda A. KA Consideration of Temporary Suspension of: Pharmacy License #28030 of Artemis Pharmacy LLC; and Pharmacist License #51233 of Taofik Mobolaji Brown A.1 Executive Session Concerning Temporary Suspension of the above-listed licensees. Additional Information Contact: Ann Driscoll, 512/305-8048
Department of State Health Services
May 12, 2015 – 10:00 AM
Moreton Building, Conference Room M-101, 1100 W 49th Street, Austin
State Preventive Health Advisory Committee The Committee will meet in a telephone conference call meeting to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda. Members of the public may access the meeting via Conference Call 1-877-820-7831, Passcode 682566#; or attend in person at the address reflected in this posting. Welcome Status of the FY15 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant (PHHSBG) Funding PHHS Block Grant Program Reports Approval of FY2015 Preventive Health & Health Services Work Plan* Stakeholder Public Comment Adjourn *Denotes Action Items The committee accepts public testimony at meetings. Additional Information Contact: Amy Pearson, 512/776-2028
5/13/2015
Senate Health and Human Services Committee
May 13, 2015 – 08:00 AM
Capitol Building, Senate Chamber, Austin
The committee will meet to take up and consider the following bills: SB 201 РNelson, Relating to the efficiency and consolidation of powers and duties within the health and human services system. HB 479 РBell | et al. SP: Perry, Relating to transfer of the regional emergency medical dispatch resource centers program to the Commission on State Emergency Communications. HB 819 РSheffield SP: Zaffirini, Relating to the definition of a public health nuisance; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. HB 1212 РPrice | et al. SP: Schwertner, Relating to the designation and regulation of abusable synthetic substances, the emergency scheduling of certain controlled substances, the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses involving a controlled substance or controlled substance analogue, and the offense of falsification of drug test results. HB 1217 РThompson, Senfronia SP: Uresti, Relating to reporting information for certain foster children who are missing or are victims of sex trafficking. HB 1309 РTurner, Sylvester SP: Schwertner, Relating to the notification of certain legislators of the death of a child in foster care. HB 1550 РZerwas | et al SP: Kolkhorst, Relating to the administration of epinephrine by pharmacists. HB 2079 РThompson, Senfronia SP: Huffman, Relating to the designation of May as Postpartum Depression Awareness Month. HB 2430 РKuempel | et al SP: Men̩ndez, Relating to food and beverage consumption in certain public swimming pools. HB 2463 РRaymond | et al SP: Campbell, Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services. HB 4001 РRaymond | et al SP: Schwertner, Relating to the provision of habilitation and certain health care services by a home and community support services agency; authorizing a fee, providing penalties, and requiring an occupational license. Contact: Meagan Kirby (512) 463-0360
Department of State Health Services
May 13, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center, 200 East Market St, San Antonio
Disaster Emergency Preparedness 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. 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) 2. Medical Incident Support Team (M-IST) and Ambulance Staging Manager (ASM) Courses Report 3. Report on the FirstNet First Responder Network Authority broadband interoperable communications network 4. Ebola/infectious disease response summary 5. Regional Health and Medical Operations Centers (RHMOCs) 6. Legislative update 7. Identify 2015 priorities for the Disaster Emergency Preparedness Committee General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Members Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
May 13, 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 possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Welcome new members to the committee Discussion and possible action on the following items: 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 3. National Pediatric Readiness Project and an update on publications of the national survey 4. Pediatric Facility Recognition program and national facilities recognition program 5. EMS for Children State Partnership update 6. Special needs population updates, including current activities of State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR), Children's Hospital Association of Texas (CHAT) and Texas Pediatric Society (TPS) 7. Update on pediatric transfer guidelines/inter-facility transport and review of the draft document with revisions to be shared with other GETAC subcommittees 8. Trauma Registry update by Chris Drucker, Injury Epidemiology & Surveillance Branch, comparing EMS pediatric data to general hospitalization data, and a report comparing pediatric facilities to non-pediatric facilities. 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
Department of State Health Services
May 13, 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 possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. TETAF and TTCF injury prevention reports 2. State Child Fatality Review Team Update 3. Emergency Medical Services for Children Update 4. Update/status of injury prevention-related legislation for 84th Texas Legislature 5. Implementation and evaluation of hospital-based injury prevention components 6. Update on American Trauma Society Injury Prevention coordinator course 7. National and state injury prevention conferences 8. Schedule future meetings 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
Department of State Health Services
May 13, 2015 – 02:30 PM
Crown 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 possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Report/update on Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke (TCCVDS) 2. TCCVDS legislative update presentation by Diana Welsh, Texas EMS Trauma and Acute Care Foundation (TETAF). 3. Solicitation of suggestions regarding Stroke/ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) data collection funded by the Appropriations Act, Rider 97 of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 2013 3. Presentation and review of survey data and National EMS Information System (NEMSIS) options 4. Consider recommendations of the Stroke Education Program Workgroup on large vessel occlusion assessment instruments, such as the Los Angeles Motor Scale (LAMS), for use by first responders. 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, 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
May 13, 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 possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Update on the status of revisions to the EMS and Trauma Systems rules in Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 157. 2. Update on the interstate recognition, cooperation and accountability of EMS personnel working across state boundaries, and consider the model legislation document entitled, Recognition of EMS Personnel Licensure Compact (REPLICA), that is posted on the National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO) website at www.nasemso.org/projects/interstatecompacts/index.asp. 3. Review and provide recommendations for Pediatric Inter-Facility Transfer Guidelines Draft. 4. Update on EMS for Children Pediatric EMS Recognition Program 5. Work Group/Liaison Updates a. Work group feedback regarding adaptation of the Pediatric EMS Recognition program to Air Medical Programs b. Report on the progress of the Trauma Systems Committee Registry Workgroup c. Liaison report regarding identification of barriers to EMS Provider Licensing rule, 25 TAC s157.11(m)(9), regarding leaving documentation at receiving facilities and EMS receiving outcome data d. Work group report on providing typing (defining and categorizing disaster response resources by capability) of airports for disaster response related to resource availability 6. Review of the draft fixed-wing disaster response DSHS Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with reimbursement rates 7. Air Medical and EMS committees' joint discussion regarding air medical programs that may be engaging non-EMS and non-hospital entities to dial them directly in an emergency possibly bypassing the 911 system 8. Stakeholder Group Update a. Texas Association of Air Medical Services (TAAMS) b. Association of Air Medical Services c. Other Groups 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 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. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-7111
5/14/2015
Department of State Health Services
May 14, 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 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. 4. Results of the 2015 Texas EMS Educator's Summit in Corpus Christi. 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
Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics
May 14, 2015 – 10:00 AM
William P. Hobby, Jr., 333 Guadalupe St., Room 100, Austin
Enforcement Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order – Introduction of Members, Guests, and Staff 2. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Board Members who are Inexcusably Absent from Regularly Scheduled Board Meetings, as defined under Texas Occupations Code Section 605.057(a)(5) 3. Review and Approve February 23, 2015, Committee Minutes 4.Review, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Complaint #1070-13-0028 5. Review, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Complaint #1070-13-0031 6. Review, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Complaint #1070-15-0002 7. Staff Report Concerning Update on Open Cases, to include Tabled Cases 8. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Closed Cases 9. Set Next Meeting Date 10. Propose Agenda Items 11. Public Comment 12. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Yvonne Feinleib, 512/834-4523
Department of State Health Services
May 14, 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 possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) s157.39, Comprehensive Clinical Management Program (CCMP) – Is there still a need for it 2. EMS Committee meetings gathering stakeholder input on EMS and Trauma Systems rules in 25 TAC, Chapter 157. 3. Update on status of revisions to the EMS and Trauma Systems rules in 25 TAC, Chapter 157. 4. EMS for Children (EMS-C) update and EMS-C National EMS Reassessment. 5. Pediatric Inter-Facility Transfer Guidelines draft by a GETAC work group for the Pediatric committee 6. Update on draft revised language in Injury Prevention and Control data reporting rules, TAC Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 103. 7. Report on the National Rural EMS Conference held in Cheyenne, Wyoming on May 5-6, 2015 8. The new EMS regulatory survey tool and site visit process used by DSHS EMS field staff. 9. 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. 10. Update on DSHS Local Project Grants and recent changes on the outcomes of the most recent process. 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
Department of State Health Services
May 14, 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 possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Review mission and vision statements for GETAC 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. Pediatric EMS Recognition Program report 2. National EMS Reassessment report 3. Report from Trauma System Committee Registry Workgroup (TSCRW) 4. Discussion and approval of position statement(s) regarding the transport and care of patients with behavioral disorders 5. Pediatric Transfer and Transport Guidelines 6. Workgroup report and consider recommendation or position statement on didactic and clinical training necessary in addition to appropriate testing for Community Paramedic/Paramedic Practitioner 7. Discussion and possible recommendations regarding naloxone (Narcan) administration by persons not certified or licensed by DSHS 8. Workgroup report and recommendation on the gap (break in continuity) between the Medical Practice Act, Occupations Code Chapter 151, Texas Medical Board rules, Title 22, Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 197, and DSHS EMS rules, 25 TAC, Chapter 157 9. Discussion and possible recommendations regarding EMS provider medical directors notification of educational training agreements between EMS educational programs and EMS provider organizations 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
Department of State Health Services
May 14, 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 possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Review of current DSHS EMS and Trauma System Rules, in Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 157, and make suggestions to DSHS with regard to the process for applying for trauma facility designation. 2. Legislative / Sunset update from State 3. Trauma System Strategic Plan Revisions 4. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Registry Workgroup (TSCRW) 5. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Trauma Medical Director's workgroup. 6. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Mid-Level Provider workgroup 7. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Regional Advisory Council (RAC) System Development workgroup. (RAC Chairs A- H) 8. Trauma Registrar's Development Workgroup 9. Trauma Electronic Medical Record Implementation Workgroup 10. Trauma Center Activation Process 11. Inclusion of the Stand-Alone EDs in Trauma System 12. Regional Performance Improvement cooperation between RACs 13. 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 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, 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
May 14, 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 possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Report on current results of the American Heart Association (AHA) Action Registry 2. Report on the progress of Regional Advisory Council (RAC) Stroke/ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) data collection funded by the Appropriations Act, Rider 97 of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 2013 3. Considerations for Revision of the Strategic Plan for the Texas EMS/Trauma System a. Overview and potential name change b. Pages 1- 24 suggested revisions c. Pages 25- 31 suggested revisions 4. Report on Toronto Heart Attack Collaborative (THAC) Progress 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
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
May 14, 2015 – 10:00 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane, Board Room, Room 1.170, Austin
Higher Education Strategic Planning Committee Meeting Foci: Possible Strategies for Achieving the Goals for the Next Long-Range Strategic Plan for Texas Higher Education Agenda Welcome, Overview of May 14th Meeting, Approval of April 9th Meeting Minutes, and Summary of Committee Discussions to Date Discussion of Possible Strategies Break/Retrieve Provided Luncheon Working Luncheon: Continued Discussion of Possible Strategies Today's Consensus among Strategic Planning Committee Members Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Dr. Mary Smith, 512/427-6193
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 14, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Annual Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System Radiology Services – 77641 and 77642. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Tuberculosis 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. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for Annual Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System Radiology Services – 77641 and 77642 are proposed to be effective May 1, 2015. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §355.8061, which addresses payment for outpatient hospital services; §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. 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 April 30, 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
May 14, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Obstetric Services. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Obstetric 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. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for Obstetric Services are proposed to be effective July 1, 2015. 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; §355.8085, 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 (EPSDT) 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 April 30, 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
May 14, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Tuberculosis Services. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Tuberculosis 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. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for Tuberculosis Services are proposed to be effective July 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. 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 April 30, 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 deliver: 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
May 14, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Medical and Surgical Supplies, Procedure Code A4351 with SC Modifier. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Medical and Surgical Supplies, Procedure Code A4351 with SC Modifier. 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. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for Medical and Surgical Supplies, Procedure Code A4351 with SC Modifier are proposed to be effective July 1, 2015. 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; and §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment 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 April 30, 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
May 14, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Flucelvax Influenza Vaccine. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Flucelvax Influenza Vaccine. 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. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for Flucelvax Influenza Vaccine are proposed to be effective July 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; 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 April 30, 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
May 14, 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. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review are proposed to be effective July 1, 2015, for the following services: Allergy Tests, Auditory System Surgery, “C” Codes (transcatheter placement, revascularization, intraocular lens, and neurostimulator leads), Cardiography and Echocardiography, Cardiovascular Services including, Catheterization, Dialysis, Gastroenterology, Intravenous Treatment including Chemotherapy, Male Genital System Surgery, Medicine (Other), Noninvasive Vascular Diagnostic Studies, Ophthalmological Services, Psychiatry, Pulmonary Services, Clinical Laboratory Services, Hospital Outpatient Imaging 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 payment for outpatient hospital services; §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 (EPSDT) services; 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 April 30, 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 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
May 14, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Breast Cancer Large Rearrangement Testing. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Breast Cancer Large Rearrangement Testing. 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. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for Breast Cancer Large Rearrangement Testing are proposed to be effective July 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 April 30, 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 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
5/15/2015
Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics
May 15, 2015 – 01:00 PM
William P. Hobby, Jr., 333 Guadalupe St., Room 100, Austin
Rules Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order – Introduction of Members, Guests, and Staff 2. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Board Members who are Inexcusably Absent from Regularly Scheduled Board Meetings, as defined under Texas Occupations Code Section 605.057(a)(5) 3. Review and Approve February 27, 2015 Committee Minutes 4. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action by the Rules Committee Regarding Amendments to the Rules Concerning the Licensure and Regulation of Orthotics and Prosthetics, 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 821, including possible amendments to: a. Rule s821.15 Accreditation of Prosthetic and Orthotic Facilities regarding a new posting requirement for hours of operation 5. Discussion and Possible Action regarding a New Rule establishing Two Different Levels Orthotic Assistant licensure, with Different Educational Requirements and Different Scopes of Practice 6. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Application Process for Assistants 7. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Examinations 8. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Recommendations to the Board on Appointments to the Ad Hoc Committee on Rules 9. Set Next Meeting Date 10. Propose Agenda Items 11. Public Comment 12. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Yvonne Feinleib, 512/834-4523
Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics
May 15, 2015 – 02:00 PM
William P. Hobby, Jr., 333 Guadalupe St., Room 100, Austin
Board Meeting The Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order – Introduction of Members, Guests, and Staff 2. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Board Members who are Inexcusably Absent from Regularly Scheduled Board Meetings, as defined under Texas Occupations Code Section 605.057(a)(5) 3. Review and Approve the February 27, 2015, Board Meeting Minutes 4. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Board Committee Appointments 5. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Reports from the Board Committees a. Licensing and Accreditation Committee – report from May 15, 2015 -Number of Applications Reviewed -Number of Applications Approved -Number of Applications Denied -Number of Applications Tabled -Review, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Process for License, Registration and Accreditation Approval b. Enforcement Committee – report from May 14, 2015 -Number of Cases Reviewed -Disciplinary Action Recommended -Number of Cases Closed -Number of Cases Tabled -Staff Report Concerning Update on Open Cases, to include Tabled Cases -Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Closed Cases c. Rules Committee – report from May 15, 2015 -Review, Discussion, and Possible Action by the Rules Committee Regarding Amendments to the Rules Concerning the Licensure and Regulation of Orthotics and Prosthetics, 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 821, including possible amendments to: -Rule s821.10(b)(4) regarding Assistants; -Rule s821.15 Accreditation of Prosthetic and Orthotic Facilities regarding a new posting requirement for hours of operation -Discussion and Possible Action regarding a New Rule establishing Two Different Levels Orthotic Assistant licensure, with Different Educational Requirements and Different Scopes of Practice -Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Application Process for Assistants -Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Examinations -Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Recommendations to the Board on Appointments to the Ad Hoc Committee on Rules 6. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Letter from American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) on 98th Annual National Assembly October 7-10, 2015 in San Antonio, Texas 7. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Process for Approval of Licensure Applications by Executive Director 8. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Appointments to the Ad Hoc Committee on Rules and Scheduling Ad Hoc Committee on Rules Meeting Dates 9. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Agreed Orders for Case #1070-09-0010 10. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Payment Order on Case #1070-14-0031 11. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Withdrawal of Proposed Denial and Closure of Case #1070-14-0030 12. Executive Session, Discussion, and Possible Action on Staff Attorney's Report Regarding All Pending Hearings at the State Office of Administrative Hearings including: Case #s 1070-10-0074 & 1070-10-0075; and Case #s 1070-12-0013, 1070-12-0014 & 1070-12-0033; Case #s 1070-11-0034, 1070-11-0035, & 1070-13-0027; and Case # 1070-13-0029 13. Presiding Officer's Report on Current Challenges and Accomplishments; Interaction with Stakeholders, State Officials, and Staff; Committee Appointments and Functions; Workload of Board Members; and General Information Regarding the Routine Functioning of the Board 14. Executive Director's Report on Program Operations; Customer Service Accomplishments, Inquiries, and Challenges; Current and/or Historical Licensee Statistics; Media, Legislative, and Stakeholder Contacts and Concerns; Workload Processing; Special Projects Assigned to Executive Director; General Information Regarding the Routine Functioning of the Licensure Program; and Executive Director's Report Concerning Update on Open, Tabled, and Closed Cases as well as Disciplinary Action Log and Tool 15. Professional Licensing and Certification Unit Management Report on Unit Organization and Staffing; Program Costs and Revenue; Current Operational Initiatives; Customer Service Accomplishments and Challenges; Workload Processing and Statistical Information; Status of Rulemaking within the Unit; Legislative and Media Contacts and Tracking; General Information on Functioning of the Unit 16. Set Next Meeting Dates 17. Propose Agenda Items 18. Public Comment 19. Adjournment Action may be taken on any of the above items. The Board reserves the right to go into executive session as authorized by the Government Code. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the chair. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Board/committee's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item if it exists. The Chair may establish and announce limitations on speakers, including time limits and when speakers may address the Board/Committee. The limitations, if any, may vary from meeting to meeting. Additional Information Contact: Yvonne Feinleib, 512/834-4523
Department of State Health Services
May 15, 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 Approval of Minutes Council Members Chair Report and Discussion Assistant Commissioner Report, Division for Regulatory Services State EMS Trauma System Report, Office of EMS Trauma Systems 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. Stroke – specific continuing education requirements for EMS personnel certification and recertification. Report from the Education Committee workgroups. 2. Position statements on certain situations during which EMS or air medical providers may be overused or inappropriately mandated for inter-facility transfers 3. Update from state EMS director on Interstate CompAct (Recognition of EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate CompAct) issue 4. Support Infectious Disease Response Units as recognized components of the Emergency Medical Task Force system 5. Information sharing for high-consequence infectious disease 6. EMS provider medical director notification of Educational Training Agreements between EMS Educational Programs and EMS Provider Organizations 7. Freestanding emergency departments and other facilities providing emergency care and the potential categorization or designation of such entities 8. ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) as a reportable disease 9. Report from work group regarding air medical programs that may be engaging non- EMS and non-hospital entities to dial them directly in an emergency possibly bypassing the 911 system 10. How to improve the sharing of a medical facility's patient outcome data with EMS providers 11. Report on Pediatric Transfer and Transport Guidelines from Charles Macias, MD, MPH 12. Pediatric EMS Recognition Program 13. National EMS Reassessment 14. Gaps (breaks in continuity) between The Medical Practice Act, Texas Medical Board (TMB), Rule 197 and Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 157 15. Review and update of The Strategic Plan for the Texas EMS/Trauma System 16. 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, 512/776-7111
Executive Council of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners
May 15, 2015 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Ste 2-510, Austin
Exec. Council of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners I. Call to order. II. Public comment. III. Approval of minutes of February 13, 2015 Executive Council meeting. IV. Discussion and possible action on Executive Director's Report concerning fiscal and budgetary matters, performance measures, ongoing projects, agency personnel matters, legislative session, upcoming Sunset review of the agency and boards, and other agency business. V. Review and possible action on rule amendments proposed by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners as follows: s362.1, Definitions; s372.1, Provision of Services; s373.1, Supervision of Non-Licensed Personnel; s373.2, Supervision of a Temporary Licensee; s373.3, Supervision of an Occupational Therapy Assistant; s369.1, Display of Licenses; s369.2, Changes of Name or Address of Licensees; s376.8, Restoration of Registration; and Chapter 367, Continuing Education. VI. Review and possible action on a rule amendment proposed by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners as follows: s341.6, License Restoration. VII. Discussion and possible action on creating a new appropriated receipts fee that will finance a quarterly mail out of the boards' newsletters to licensees. VIII. Presiding Officer's Report. IX. Discussion and possible action on scheduling future Executive Council meeting dates, and items for future consideration. X. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Jennifer Jones, 512/305-6969
Texas Medical Board
May 15, 2015 – 12:30 PM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Cease and Desist hearing of Claudia Santillan, pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s165.052(a). 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sandra Ramirez-Carbajal, 512/305-7111
5/21/2015
Statewide Health Coordinating Council
May 21, 2015 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Moreton Bldg., 1100 West 49th Street, Room M-100, Austin
The Council will meet to discuss and act upon the following agenda: 1. Chairman's welcome and introductions 2. Establish a quorum – Roll call and possible action to approve excused absences 3. Discussion and possible action to approve February 23, 2015 Meeting Minutes 4. SHCC subcommittee reports a. SHCC 2017-2022 State Health Plan subcommittee – Discussion of potential topics and proposed timeline b. SHCC Rules subcommittee – Discussion of current rules and potential rule-revision process 5. Presentation on Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment projects 6. SHCC agency representatives' reports (including legislative updates) a. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board – Stacey Silverman, PhD b. Health and Human Services Commission – Jimmy Blanton, M.P.Aff. c. Texas Department of State Health Services – Mike Maples d. Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services – Lisa Glenn, MD 7. Discussion of legislation potentially affecting the SHCC and the Health Professions Resource Center (SB18 & HB1445) 8. Health Professions Resource Center and SHCC project director's report – Matt Turner, PhD, MPH 9. Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies report – Cate Campbell, MPH 10. Administrative items and next steps a. 2016 SHCC meeting dates 11. Public comment and adjourn Note: The Statewide Health Coordinating Council may act upon any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Matt Turner, 512/776-6541
5/29/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 29, 2015 – 10:00 AM
4900 N Lamar Blvd. (HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg., Room 4501), Austin
Advisory Committee on Qualifications for Health Care Translators and Interpreters May 29, 2015 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 4501 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of minutes from the March 27, 2015 meeting. (vote required) 3. Discussion on culturally effective health care training with HHSC Center for Elimination of Disproportionality and Disparities. 4. Discussion on disseminating information on the committee recommendations to the Executive Commissioner about qualifications for health care translators and interpreters, pursuant to Texas Government Code s531.706. 5. Public comment. 6. Discuss goals and work plan for committee. 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/438-2944
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