The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between November 28 and December 18.
11/30/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
November 30, 2015 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St. (Department of Aging and Disability Services, John H. Winters Building, Public, Hearing Room), Austin
Public Forum on the Implementation of SB 760, 84th Leg., R.S. Agenda: Public Forum on the Implementation of Senate Bill 760, 84th Leg., R.S. Call-in: 1-877-226-9790 Access Code: 1101316 The 2015 Texas Legislature adopted Senate Bill 760, which relates to access and assignment requirements for, support and information regarding, and investigations of certain providers of health care and long-term services. The enrolled bill can be found at http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/84R/billtext/pdf/SB00760F pdf#navpanes=0. At this hearing, the Health and Human Services Commission's representatives will take public testimony on bill implementation as it relates to network adequacy initiatives in Medicaid managed care. More information is located at: http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/managed-care/SB760-implemen ation.shtml. 1. Overview of legislation 2. Public Comments 3. Adjourn Written Comments: Written comments regarding SB 760 implementation may be submitted in lieu of, or in addition to, oral testimony if sent prior to the meeting. Send to: managed_care_initiatives@hhsc.state.tx.us. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be emailed to managed_care_initiatives@hhsc.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Additional Information Contact: Charles Bredwell, 512/462-6337
Texas Board of Nursing
November 30, 2015 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street 3-460, Austin
Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Texas Board of Nursing Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Meeting Agenda November 30, 2015 1. Call to order – 9:00 am 2. Review of the agenda 3. The Texas Board of Nursing will meet to consider and take action on the following: A. Consideration of temporary suspension of advanced practice registered nurse license #ap109299 with prescriptive authorization number 4285 and registered nurse license #458098 Issued to: Kathleen Ann Ferry under the authority of Tex. Occ. Code Ann. s301.455, immediate action is required of the Texas Board of Nursing because the continued practice of Kathleen Ann Ferry poses a continuing and imminent threat to the public welfare. On or about March 1, 2013 through April 20, 2015, while employed as an Adult Nurse Practitioner and owner of Gulf Freeway Wellness and Weight Clinic in Houston, Texas, and Burke Medical Clinic in Pasadena, Texas, Respondent's practice fell below the minimum standards of nursing practice in that she engaged in non-therapeutic prescribing practices. During this time period, Respondent issued thirty-seven thousand, seven-hundred and fifteen (37,715) prescriptions for controlled substances, which included dangerous drug cocktails. Dangerous drug cocktails are combinations of controlled substances, such as hydrocodone, Soma, and alprazolam, which have greater risks than therapeutic benefit when taken together. More specifically, Respondent issued prescriptions for controlled substances to patients: ACC, BHG, CHC, DAD, DCC, DLH, DLS, JAM, JF, JRS, KRB, KVW, LAB, LAD, RND, SD, SHC, SNG, and TJH, without conducting appropriate assessments to justify her prescribing practices. Respondent repeatedly prescribed hydrocodone, Soma, and/or a benzodiazepine to patients in the same doses, quantities, and strengths, indicating a failure to individually assess each patient and develop a treatment plan in response to each patient's individualized assessment. This type of prescribing falls below the standard of care in that the combination of Central Nervous System (CNS) depressants in such unsupported quantities has greater risks than therapeutic benefit. Further, Respondent failed to follow minimum standards of nursing related to pain management in that she repeatedly failed to: (a) exhaust low-risk, evidence-based treatments before resorting to high-risk, non-evidence based treatment; (b) appropriately monitor patients for aberrant and/or drug-seeking behavior; and (c) adequately collaborate or adequately document collaboration with a delegating physician. Respondent's conduct violates the following Sections of the Texas Administrative Code: 217.11(1), (1)(B), (1)(C), & (4) (effective 11/15/2007 to current); 217.12(1)(A), (1)(B), (4), & (11)(B) (effective 09/28/2004 to current); 221.12(1) (effective 2/25/2001 to current); 221.13(a) & (b) (effective 02/25/2001 to current); 222.8(b)(1) & (b)(2) (effective 11/20/2013 to current); and 228.1 (effective 02/23/2014 to current). Respondent's non-therapeutic prescribing practices constitute grounds for disciplinary action under Section 222.10(a)(1) of the Texas Administrative Code and Sections 301.452(b)(1), (10), & (13) of the Texas Occupations Code. The Board has authority to take disciplinary action under Section 301.453 of the Texas Occupations Code. On or about January 4, 2013 through April 20, 2015, while employed as an Adult Nurse Practitioner and owner of Gulf Freeway Wellness and Weight Clinic in Houston, Texas, Respondent violated state laws, rules, and regulations. Specifically, Respondent owned, operated, and issued prescriptions from a pain management clinic not registered with the Texas Medical Board. Respondent's conduct violates Section 217.11(1)(A) & (B) and 228.1(i)(5) (effective 02/23/2014 to current) of the Texas Administrative Code, as well as Sections 168.101(a) and 168.102(a) & (b) (effective 09/01/2011 to current) of the Texas Occupations Code. Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under Sections 168.202 (effective 09/01/2011 to current) and 301.452(b)(1) of the Texas Occupations Code. Section 301.453 of the Texas Occupations Code authorizes the Board to take disciplinary action. On or about March 20, 2015 through April 20, 2015, while employed as an Adult Nurse Practitioner and owner of Burke Medical Clinic in Pasadena, Texas, Respondent violated state laws, rules, and regulations. Specifically, Respondent owned, operated, and issued prescriptions from a pain management clinic not registered with the Texas Medical Board. Respondent's conduct violates Section 217.11(1)(A) & (B) and 228.1(i)(5) (effective 02/23/2014 to current) of the Texas Administrative Code, as well as Sections 168.101(a) and 168.102(a) & (b) (effective 09/01/2011 to current) of the Texas Occupations Code. Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under Sections 168.202 (effective 09/01/2011 to current) and 301.452(b)(1) of the Texas Occupations Code. Section 301.453 of the Texas Occupations Code authorizes the Board to take disciplinary action. On or about February 12, 2015, Respondent prescribed phentermine for herself in violation of state laws, rules, and regulations. The standards of care require assessment, documentation of the assessment, diagnosis, and documentation of the plan of care prior to prescribing a medication. Advanced Practice Registered Nurses are expected to meet all standards of care when issuing a prescription and are prohibited from prescribing medications for personal use. Respondent's conduct violates Sections 217.11(1)(A) & (4), and 217.12(1)(A) & (1)(B) of the Texas Administrative Code. Respondent's conduct constitutes grounds for disciplinary action under Section 222.10(a)(2) of the Texas Administrative Code and Section 301.452(b)(1) of the Texas Occupations Code. Section 301.453 of the Texas Occupations Code authorizes the Board to take disciplinary action. Under the authority of Tex. Occ. Code Ann. s301.455, the Board is required to take immediate action based upon the above conduct. Respondent's continued practice constitutes a continuing and imminent threat to the public welfare. Additional Information Contact: Kathy Hoffman, 512/305-8657
12/1/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 1, 2015 – 01:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building,Room 2301), Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee Meeting 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and accept September 23, 2015, Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) System Redesign Advisory Committee Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee meeting minutes. 3. Value-added services discussion and recommendations from the subcommittee. 4. Network Access Improvement Project overview and discussion of a draft letter. 5. Discussion of future meeting dates and agenda items. 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kathi Montalbano, 512/730-7409
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 1, 2015 – 02:00 PM
Brown-Heatly Building , Public Hearing Room , 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed amendment to Personal Care Services Provider Participation Requirements. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed amendment to Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 363, Subchapter F, §363.603, concerning Provider Participation Requirements in the Personal Care Services (PCS) program. The proposed rule amendment was published in the November 6, 2015, issue of the Texas Register. See 40 TexReg 7756. Written Comments. Written comments on the proposed amendments to the rules may be submitted at the public hearing or to Ross Keenon, Rate Analyst, Acute Care Rate Analysis, HHSC, at P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030; by fax to 512-730-7475; or by email to Ross.Keenon@HHSC.state.tx.us within 30 days of publication of this proposal in the Texas Register.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 1, 2015 – 03:15 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown Heatly Building, Room 2301), Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Day Habilitation and Employment Subcommittee Meeting 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and accept October 26, 2015, Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) System Redesign Advisory Committee Day Habilitation and Employment Services Subcommittee meeting minutes. 3. Review and discuss day habilitation (DH), supported employment (SE), and employment assistance (EA) definitions across programs. 4. Review and discuss DH, SE, and EA rates across programs. 5. Discuss DH survey 6. Discuss DH process related to services and training. 7. Discuss how other states are changing DH services to employment-related services. 8. Discuss agenda items for next meeting and set date. 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kathi Montalbano, 512/730-7409
12/2/2015
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
December 2, 2015 – 10:00 AM
1200 East Anderson Lane, Board Room, First Floor, 1.170, Austin
Health-Related Institutions Formula Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda I. Call to order II. Consideration and approval of the minutes from November 4, 2015, meeting III. Discussion, review, and consideration of the Committee's report to the Commissioner IV. Planning for subsequent meetings, if needed V. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: David Young, 512/427-6139
Texas Medical Board
December 2, 2015 – 01:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Finance Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Budget report. 3. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Texas Medical Board
December 2, 2015 – 01:15 PM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Public Information Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding the board's online presence. 3. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Texas Medical Board
December 2, 2015 – 01:30 PM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Advertising Ad Hoc Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding request for applicant's certification under board rule s164.4. 3. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 2, 2015 – 1:30 p.m.
Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room, Austin
HHS Transformation Stakeholder Comment Hearing. Health and Human Services (HHS) transformation presents an opportunity to restructure the Texas HHS system to make it more functional, efficient, effective and responsive. As this two-year transformation process unfolds, HHS agencies will be asking for input from stakeholders: the people who use health and human services, benefits and programs; people and organizations that provide services, and people and organizations that support those who use services and benefits. HHS agencies, working together, have created staff workgroups based on core functions called for in the legislation that created the opportunity for the HHS transformation. The core functions are: Medical and social services, Regulatory services, Public health, Protective services, and State-operated facilities. The workgroups will use internal program data, staff expertise and stakeholder input to develop recommendations on how a transformed HHS system should be restructured within those core functions. Phase one of this process focuses on the structure of the HHS system, while future efforts will include a more in-depth focus on program operations within the transformed structure.
Texas Medical Board
December 2, 2015 – 02:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Telemedicine Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding proposed amendments and rule review to Chapter 174. Telemedicine, s174.11. On-call Services in the 22 Texas Administrative Code. 3. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Department of Aging and Disability Services
December 2, 2015 – 02:00 PM
701 West 51st St, John H. Winters Bldg., Public Hearing Rm, Austin
Aging and Disability Services Council – Work Session 1. Welcome and Call to Order 2. Commissioner's Update 3. State Supported Living Centers (SSLC) Report 4. Community Services Report 5. HHSC Transformation Update 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/438-4157
12/3/2015
Texas Medical Board
December 3, 2015 – 08:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Lobby Area Room 100, Austin
Licensure Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding applicants for licensure, permits, and certification a. Applicants appearing concerning eligibility* b. Proposed orders offered by the Executive Director c. Physician licensure applicants to be licensed d. Surgical assistant licensure applicants to be licensed e. Acudetox applicants to be certified 4. Report on physician licensure statistics 5. Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding cancellation of licenses by request or for incomplete registration a. Surgical assistant b. Acudetox 6. Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding Nonprofit Health Organizations (Ms. Johnston) a. Applicants for initial certification b. Requests for biennial recertification c. Cancellation of organizations certified as Nonprofit Health Organizations 7. Report on statistics of ineligibility determinations due to unaccredited clerkships for graduates of Ross Medical School. 8. Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding the substantial equivalence of Ross Medical School. 9. Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding specialty certification boards using web monitoring to proctor certification exams. 10. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Texas Medical Board
December 3, 2015 – 08:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Disciplinary Process Review Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding referrals from the Texas Physician Health Program.2 3. Reports and discussion regarding Texas Physician Health Program. 4. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding renewals involving impaired licensees.2 5. Reports and discussion regarding the Investigation, Litigation and Compliance Departments. 6. Discussion and possible direction regarding drug testing site waivers. 7. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding Rule Review and proposed changes to the following chapters in Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code:3 A. Chapter 170, Pain Management, s170 Pain Management B. Chapter 190, Disciplinary Guidelines, s190.8 (Subchapter B) Violation Guidelines 8. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding review of probationers appearances.2 (Ms. Robinson) 9. Consideration and approval of membership of the Expert Physician Panel. 10. Reports and discussion regarding cases over one year old.3 (Ms. Robinson) 11. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding appeals of dismissed complaints: 2 (11:00 a.m.) A. Jurisdictional Complaints: i. Investigations 15-1682 15-2520* 15-2760* 15-2892 15-3017 15-3503 15-4648 ii. Legal Files 15-0206 (14-5810) 15-0515 (15-0146) B. Jurisdictional-Not-Filed Complaints: 14-6213 15-1258* 15-2970 15-3293 15-3884 15-5271* 15-5272* 15-5273* 15-5546 15-5977 15-5985 15-6008 15-6013 15-6046 15-6053 15-6074* 15-6075* 15-6076* 15-6316 15-6587* 15-6673 15-6701 15-6948 15-7057 15-7150 15-7162 15-7198 15-7241 15-7273 15-7382* 15-7407 15-7439* 15-7440* 15-7472 15-7619 15-7638 16-0027 16-0157* 16-0158 16-0160 16-0168 16-0352 16-0395 C. Non-Jurisdictional Complaints: 15-5497 15-6081* 15-6082* 15-6588* 12. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding routine follow-up on investigative files previously referred from DPRC for follow-up action, specifically including: 2 15-1515 15-4447 13. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding selected files and cases.2 14. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Department of Aging and Disability Services
December 3, 2015 – 08:30 AM
701 W 51st St, John H. Winters Bldg., Public Hearing Room, Austin
Aging and Disability Services Council 1. Welcome and Call to Order 2. *Approval of the Minutes of the September 17, 2015 Council Meeting 3. Commissioner's Quarterly Update – Activities – Special Recognition(s)/Announcement(s) – Staffing and Personnel 4. Public Comment 5. *Recommendation to Propose: a. *Recommendation to propose an amendment in 1 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) s355.456 in Chapter 355, Subchapter D, Reimbursement Methodology for Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICF/IID) b. *Recommendation to propose new rules, amendments, and repeals in 40 TAC Chapter 44, Consumer Managed Personal Attendant Services; and Chapter 48, Subchapter B, Interest Lists; Subchapter D, Pilot Project for Persons with AIDS; Subchapter F, In-Home and Family Support Program; Subchapter H, Eligibility; and Subchapter J, Community Based Alternatives (CBA) Program c. *Recommendation to propose new rules and repeals in 40 TAC Chapter 9, Subchapter E, Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICF/IID) Program – Contracting; and Chapter 90, Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions d. *Recommendation to propose an amendment in 40 TAC s90.3 and new s90.44 in Chapter 90, Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions e. *Recommendation to propose new rules and amendments in 40 TAC Chapter 19, Nursing Facility Requirements for Licensure and Medicaid Certification; and Chapter 92, Licensure Standards for Assisted Living Facilities f. *Recommendation to approve new rules, an amendment, and repeals in 40 TAC Chapter 1, Subchapter A, Advisory Committees; Chapter 18, Nursing Facility Administrators; Chapter 79, Subchapter E, Advisory Committees; and Chapter 89, Advisory Committees 6. Adjourn *Denotes item open for action. Additional Information Contact: 512/438-4157
Texas Medical Board
December 3, 2015 – 02:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Full Board Meeting 1. Roll call and call to order. 2. Consideration and approval of Proposal for Decisions for: Sonia Hernandez, D.O., SOAH #503-13-3350.DO Roque J. Ramirez, M.D., SOAH #503-15-3319.MD Thomas G. Easter II, M.D., SOAH #503-14-2656.MD Aldon B. Williams, M.D., SOAH #503-14-1339.MD Joseph M. Megwa, M.D., SOAH # 503-15-1917.MD 3. Recess. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
12/4/2015
Texas Medical Board
December 4, 2015 – 08:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Full Board Meeting 1. Full Board meeting, call to order, roll call, and Mission Statement. Our Mission is to protect and enhance the public's health, safety and welfare by establishing and maintaining standards of excellence used in regulating the practice of medicine and ensuring quality health care for the citizens of Texas through licensure, discipline, and education. 2. Board Member Report. 3. Executive Director Report. Budget Legislative Update Outreach Update Personnel Update Transition of new licensing groups 4. Medical Director Report. Options for identifying reports & bio summaries 5. Public Information Update. 6. Report Physician Assistant Liaison. 7. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding a criminal history of licensees transferred from DSHS. 8. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding guidelines for public comments. 9. Consideration and possible action regarding pending litigation. 10. Consideration and approval of Modification Request/Termination Request of Non-Public Rehabilitation Orders. 11. Consideration and approval of Modification Request/Termination Request Orders. 12. Consideration and possible action for Agreed Board Orders. 13. Consideration and approval of Mediated Settlement Agreed Orders. 14. Consideration and approval of Remedial Plans. 15. Consideration and approval of Nunc Pro Tunc Orders. 16. Consideration and approval of Orders of Referral. 17. Consideration and approval of Order to Show Cause. 18. Consideration and approval of Amended Proposal for Decision. 19. Consideration and approval of Remand of Amended Final Orders. 20. Consideration and approval of Determinations of Default. 21. Consideration and approval of Cease and Desist Agreed Orders. 22. Report on Cease and Desist Orders approved by Executive Director. 23. Report on Motions for Rehearing Requests. 24. Report on Temporary Suspensions Hearings. 25. Report of Suspension by Operation of Law. 26. Report on Automatic Orders. Agenda item #27 at 10:30 a.m. 27. Consideration and approval of Proposal for Decisions: 1. Don O'Neal, M.D., SOAH # 503-14-4849.MD 28. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding proposed amendments and rule review to the following chapters in Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code. Agenda Item #29 at 11:00 a.m. 29. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding the adoption of proposed amendments and rule review to 22 Texas Administrative Code: a. Chapter 163, Licensure s163.1 Definitions (Licensure) s163.2 Alternative License Procedures b. Chapter 165, Medical Records s165.6 – Medical Records Regarding an Abortion on an Unemancipated Minor. c. Chapter 166, Physician Registration s166.1 Physician Registration s166.2 Continuing Medical Education d. Chapter 171, Postgraduate Training Permits s171.5 Duties of PIT Holders to Report e. Chapter 172, Temporary and Limited Licenses s172.5 Visiting Physician Temporary Permit f. Chapter 175, Fees and Penalties s175.3 Penalties s175.4 Fee Exemption for Military Service Member, Military Veteran, or Military Spouse g. Chapter 178, Complaints, s178.3 Complaint Procedure Notification h. Chapter 183 Acupuncture s183.14 Acudetox Specialist i. Chapter 184, Surgical Assistants s184.2 Definitions (Surgical Assistants) s184.4 Qualifications for Licensure (Surgical Assistants) s184.6 Licensure Documentation (Surgical Assistants) s184.8 License Renewal (Surgical Assistants) s184.21 Impaired Surgical Assistants s184.25 Continuing Education (Surgical Assistants) j. Chapter 187, Procedural Rules, s187.35 – (Subchapter D) Presentation of Proposal for Decision, s187.37 – (Subchapter D) Final Decisions and Orders, s187.38 – (Subchapter D) Motions for Rehearing, s187.85 – (Subchapter J) Purpose and Construction, s187.86 – (Subchapter J) Scope, s187.87 – (Subchapter J) Definitions, s187.88 – (Subchapter J) Complaint Process and Resolution, s187.89 – (Subchapter J) Notice of Availability of Mandatory Mediation. k. Chapter 189, Compliance Program, s189.16 – Monitoring, Proctoring, or Supervising Physician/Professional's Recommendation for Competency Assessment (new section). l. Chapter 195, Pain Management Clinics, s195.1 – Definitions, s195.2 – Certification of Pain Management Clinics. m. Chapter 197, Emergency Medical Service, s197.1 – Purpose, s197.2 – Definitions, s197.7 – Physician Supervision of Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic or Licensed Paramedic Care Provided in a Health Care Facility Setting (new section). n. Chapter 198, Standards for Use of Investigation Agents, s198.1 – Purpose, s198.3 – Practice Guidelines for the Use of Investigational Agents, s198.4 – Use of Investigational Agents for Patients with Terminal Illnesses. o. Chapter 200, Standards for Physicians Practicing Complementary and Alternative Medicine, s200.3(7) – Practice Guidelines for the Provision of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 30. Petition for rule making/revision for rule s165.2. 31. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding adoption of proposed rule changes to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 183, Acupuncture. a. s183.25 Inactive Status License b. s183.26 Retired License 32. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding acupuncturist performing facial rejuvenation without a physician referral. 33. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding adoption of proposed rule changes to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 185, Physician Assistants. a. s185.2 Definitions; b. s185.3 Meetings and Committees; c. s185.4 Procedural Rules for Licensure Applicants. Agenda Item #34 at 11:30 p.m. 34. Open forum for public comments. 35. Adjourn. Discussion/Action Items – to be considered at any time the full board is in session: 1. Consideration and approval of the October 26, 2015 Executive Committee meeting minutes and action items. 2. Consideration and approval of the August 28, 2015 Board Meeting Minutes. 3. Committee reports and the consideration and approval of minutes and action items of committees meeting during the board meeting. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Department of State Health Services
December 4, 2015 – 08:30 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center, Conference Room 164, 909 W. 45th Street, Austin
Texas Radiation Advisory Board Meeting – Topic Research Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of members and guests 3. Review and, as needed, discuss and take possible action concerning amendment and/or approval of the minutes of the September 18, 2015, TRAB Topic Research Committee meeting 4. Continuing Business A. Update on rulemaking priorities (Flynn, DSHS) B. Any additional information on photon activation of the collimators of high-energy accelerator/teletherapy units (Robert Emery/Ray Fleming, DSHS) 5. New Business: A. Identify any additional topics that need further research to be addressed by the TRAB B. Identify topics to recommend be further discussed and addressed at future meetings of the Medical Committee, Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium, and Waste (INUW) Committee, or full Board 6. Public Comments 7. Summarize Committee meeting and recommendations for Committee Report and proposed action items for TRAB and for future agenda items for TRAB, the Medical Committee, or INUW Committees 8. Identification of Agenda Items for next or future Topic Research Committee Meeting 9. Adjourn At the discretion of the Chair, agenda items may be taken in any order and public comment may be permitted in connection with any agenda item. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Board's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Ian Hamilton, ihamilton@sw.org
Department of State Health Services
December 4, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center,Conference Room 164, 909 W. 45th Street, Austin
Texas Radiation Advisory Board Meeting (TRAB) Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste (INUW) Committee TRAB's Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste Committee will convene as posted to hear, consider, discuss and take formal action, as applicable and necessary, on the following agenda items: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of members and guests 3. Review and, as needed, discuss and take possible action concerning amendment and/or approval of the minutes of the September 18, 2015, TRAB Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste Committee meeting 4. Continuing Business: A. Update and discussion on the Texas Low Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility (McGuire, TCEQ) B. Update on EPA's proposed rules in 40 CFR Part 192 regarding in-situ mining of uranium (Maguire, TCEQ) C. Update of NRC's July 25, 2014, Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR), related the current radiation protection regulations (Flynn, DSHS) 5. New Business A. None identified 6. Public Comments 7. Summarize Committee meeting and recommendations for Committee Report and proposed action items for TRAB 8. Identification of Future Meeting Topics for this Committee 9. Adjourn At the discretion of the Chair, agenda items may be taken in any order and public comment may be permitted in connection with any agenda item. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Board's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Ken Krieger, kvkrieger@netzero.net
Department of State Health Services
December 4, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center, Conference Room 240, 909 W. 45th Street, Austin
Texas Radiation Advisory Board Meeting – Medical Committee TRAB's Medical Committee will convene as posted to hear, consider, discuss and take formal action, as applicable and necessary, on the following agenda items: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of members and guests 3. Review and, as needed, discuss and take possible action concerning amendment and/or approval of the minutes of the September 18, 2015 TRAB Medical Committee meeting 4. Continuing Business: A. Update on any response from Interim Commissioner Kirk Cole on re-implementation of the radiation safety training in 25 TAC Sec. 289.227(m)(9)(E) (Ratliff, DSHS) B. 10 CFR Part 20 change updates (Flynn, DSHS) C. Texas Medical Physicist Board update on the medical physicist certification under the Texas Medical Board (TMB) (Ratliff, DSHS) D. Dermatologist's use of superficial electronic brachytherapy for skin cancer. Concerns: training, how is total dose assessed. (Lisa Bruedigan, DSHS) E. FDA Center of Devices of Radiological Health. Rules not updated for 20 yrs. Change to IEC standards. If manufacturer claims that a device is not new, there is no oversight. Only oversight on new devices. Summary of issue. (Lisa Bruedigan DSHS) 5. New Business A. Comments on the Linear-No-Threshold issue, related to the NRC's Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes (Metter) 6. Public Comments At the discretion of the Chair, agenda items may be taken in any order and public comment may be permitted in connection with any agenda item. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Board's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Darlene Metter, metter@uthscsa.edu
Department of State Health Services
December 4, 2015 – 10:30 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center,Conference Room 164, 909 W. 45th Street, Austin
Texas Radiation Advisory Board Meeting (TRAB) The Board will convene as posted to hear, consider, discuss and take formal action, as applicable and necessary, on the following agenda items, as time allows: 1. Call to order 2. Introduction of members and guests 3. Review and, as needed, discuss and take possible action concerning amendment and/or approval of the minutes of the October 29, 2015, TRAB teleconference meeting 4. Committee Reports and Recommendations A. Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste Committee B. Medical Committee C. Topic Research Committee 5. Program Reports A. Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) B. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) C. Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) D. Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission (TLLRWDCC) E. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission – DeAnn Walker, State Liaison Officer 6. Routine and Continuing Business: A. Resolution for Dr. Nichols for his service on the Board B. Update on activities of Radiological Response Volunteer Corps, sponsored by the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors http://www.crcpd.org/RRVC/rrvc_rfp.aspx (Free, DSHS) 7. New Business A. National Electron Beam Research Center at Texas A&M, Dr. Suresh Pilai 8. Public Comments 9. Identification of Agenda Items and/or topics for next or future TRAB or TRAB Committee Meetings 10. Adjourn 1. Call to order 2. Introduction of members and guests 3. Review and, as needed, discuss and take possible action concerning amendment and/or approval of the minutes of the October 29, 2015 TRAB teleconference meeting 4. Committee Reports and Recommendations A. Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste Committee B. Medical Committee C. Topic Research Committee 6. Program Reports A. Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) B. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) C. Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) D. Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission (TLLRWDCC) E. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission – DeAnn Walker, State Liaison Officer 7. Routine and Continuing Business: A. Resolution for Dr. Nichols for his service on the Board B. Update on activities of Radiological Response Volunteer Corps, sponsored by the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors http://www.crcpd.org/RRVC/rrvc_rfp.aspx (Free, DSHS) 8. New Business A. National Electron Beam Research Center at Texas A&M, Dr. Suresh Pilai 9. Public Comments 10. Identification of Agenda Items and/or topics for next or future TRAB or TRAB Committee Meetings. Additional Information Contact: John Hageman, jph@swri.org
12/8/2015
Texas Board of Nursing
December 8, 2015 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe Street 3-460, Austin
Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Texas Board of Nursing Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Meeting Agenda December 8, 2015 I.CALL TO ORDER-8:30 A.M. II.Review of the agenda III. Review of the minutes: November 10, 2015, Committee Meeting; November 6, 2015, Emergency Meeting; November 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 order – KSTAR pilot program. Additional Information Contact: Kathy Hoffman, 512/305-8657
Correctional Managed Health Care Committee
December 8, 2015 – 10:00 AM
200 River Pointe Dr., Suite 200, Training Room, Conroe
Correctional Managed Health Case Committee I.Call to Order II.Recognitions and Introductions III.Consent Items 1. Approval of Excused Absences 2. Approval of CMHCC Meeting Minutes, September 22, 2015 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 2015 Fourth Quarter Report 2.Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 3.The University of Texas Medical Branch VII.Hepatitis C in TDCJ: A Status Update Jessica S. Khan, MD, Director of Virology, UTMB Correctional Managed Care VIII.Public Comments IX.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Marsha Brumley, 936/437-3542
12/9/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 9, 2015 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, 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 June 25, 2015. 2. STAR Kids implementation updates–Brian Dees. 3. Discussion of STAR Kids Outreach Plans–Marisa Luera. 4. STAR Kids Screening and Assessment Instrument Update–Brian Dees and Darcy McMaughan. 5. Pharmacy costs for the STAR Kids population–Brian Dees. 6. Committee Member Discussion 7. Public Comment 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Brian Dees, 512/424-6266
12/10/2015
Texas Medical Board
December 10, 2015 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Room 780, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Cease and Desist hearing of J. Antonio Aldrete pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s165.052(a). 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
12/15/2015
House Committee on Human Services
December 15, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Texas Capitol Extension, Room E2.030, Austin
The committee will meet to consider Interim Charge 1: Study the ten year anticipated growth, the geographic distribution, and the projected economic impact of aging Texans. Review state services and programs available to seniors, including independent living services, and determine the capacity and effectiveness of the programs. Determine if Texas is prepared for the increased demands of aging Texans. Invited and public testimony will be taken. The committee will also receive an update on Governor Greg Abbott's directive to Health and Human Services Commission Executive Commissioner Chris Traylor and Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw regarding Syrian Refugee resettlement. Invited testimony only.
12/18/2015
Texas Medical Board
December 18, 2015 – 11:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Room 780, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Cease and Desist hearing of Julio Jimenez, DC, pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s165.052(a). 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
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