The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between November 7 and November 27.
11/9/2015
Department of State Health Services
November 9, 2015 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services (DSHS), DSHS Lecture Hall K-100, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Air Medical Committee Meeting of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Input on the revisions to the EMS and Trauma Systems rules in Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 157. 2. Review and consider endorsement of the Pediatric Inter-Facility Transfer Guidelines Draft presented at the May 13, 2015 meeting. 3. Review workgroup recommendations / adaptions of Pediatric Recognition Program and consider combining Advanced Life Support / Basic Life Support recommendations to form one list. 4. Review comments by Mr. Dudley Wait made at the August GETAC Air Medical Committee meeting; possibly formulate response to issues presented. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary of this meeting for the GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Colin Crocker, 512/834-6700
Department of State Health Services
November 9, 2015 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Moreton Building, Room M-653, 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 – Action Item IV. Reading and Approval of the September 14, 2015, Minutes – Action Item V. Presentation on e-cigarettes – Information Item VI. Research and Recommendation on Promoting Positive School Climates to Improve Student Outcomes – Discussion Only Item VII. Research and Recommendation on Physical Activity: Impact on Academic Performance – Discussion Only Item VIII. Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources Toolkit – Action Item IX. Research and Recommendation on Health Issues and Parent Involvement – Discussion Only Item X. Agency Updates: Texas Education Agency, Texas Department of Agriculture, Texas Department of State Health Services – Information Items XI. Revision of the following documents: A. Research and Recommendation on Physical Education and Health Education for All Texas Students K-12 – Action Item B. Research and Recommendation on Recess and Physical Activity: Impact on Student Health and Academic, Social, and Emotional Development – Discussion Only Item C. Resources for Students and Families Dealing with Economic Crisis – Discussion Only Item XII. Agenda Topics for School Health Advisory Councils – Call for New Topics – Action Item XIII. Coordinated School Health Data Sets – Call for New Websites – Action Item XIV. Reminder of Next Meeting Date: January 11, 2016 – Information Item Determine Agenda Topics – Action Item XV. Public Comment XVI. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Ellen Smith, 512/776-7111
11/10/2015
Texas Board of Nursing
November 10, 2015 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe Street 3-460, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Meeting Agenda November 10, 2015 I. Call to order-8:30 a.m. II. Review of the agenda III. Review of the minutes: September 8, 2015, Committee Meeting; September 14, 2015, Emergency Meeting; October 5, 2015, Emergency Meeting; October 19, 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 Medical Board
November 10, 2015 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupte, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Texas Physician Assistant Board – Training New Board Members Information has come to the board that needs immediate Training for new board members. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
November 10, 2015 – 1:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd.(Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room), Austin
STAR+PLUS Stakeholder Meeting. Call-in: 1-877-226-9790 Access Code: 1101316 This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to http: //www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp the day and time of the meeting. 1. Welcome 2. Attendant Care Enhancement Program in STAR+PLUS.* 3. Financial update* 4. Electronic Visit Verification update.* 5. Long-Term Services and Supports update.* 6. Health Plan Management update.* 7. Questions regarding STAR+PLUS Program.* *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Charles Bredwell, 512/462-6337
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
November 10, 2015 – 02:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 2301), Austin
Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Quality Subcommittee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and accept Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) System Redesign Advisory Committee (SRAC) Quality Subcommittee meeting minutes from September 10, 2015. 3. Role of the Quality Subcommittee. a. Coordination with IDD SRAC Subcommittees and other Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)/Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) Quality Committees. b. Notification and stakeholder input opportunities on quality recommendations. c. Quality reports and recommendations from other HHSC/DADS committees. 4. Managed Care complaints system overview and IDD data. 5. Person-centered training for Community First Choice providers update. 6. Discuss agenda items for next meeting and set date. 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kathi Montalbano, 512/730-7409
11/12/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
November 12, 2015 – 1:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rate for the Clinical Laboratory Services- Oncotype ® DX Breast Cancer Assay. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Clinical Laboratory Services – Oncotype ® DX Breast Cancer Assay. 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. Proposal. The payment rates for the Clinical Laboratory Services – Oncotype ® DX Breast Cancer Assay is proposed to be effective November 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 October 29, 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
November 12, 2015 – 1:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Updates. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) updates. 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. Proposal. The payment rates for the HCPCS updates are proposed to be effective January 1, 2016, for Alemtuzumab (Q9979). 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 (known in Texas as Texas Health Steps). 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 October 29, 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
November 12, 2015 – 1:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medical Policy Review of Pathology and Laboratory Services – Drug Testing and Therapeutic Drug Assays. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Medical Policy Review of Clinical Laboratory Services – Drug Testing and Therapeutic Drug Assays. 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. Proposal. The payment rates for the Medical Policy Review of Clinical Laboratory Services – Drug Testing and Therapeutic Drug Assays were proposed to be effective November 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 October 29, 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
November 12, 2015 – 1:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medical Policy Review of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Breast Procedures. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Medical Policy Review of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Breast Procedures. 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. Proposal. The payment rates for the Medical Policy Review of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Breast Procedures are proposed to be effective January 1, 2016. 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; §355.8121, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Ambulatory Surgical Centers; and §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment services (known in Texas as Texas Health Steps). 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 October 29, 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
November 12, 2015 – 1:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medical Policy Review of Magnetoencephalography. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Medical Policy Review of Magnetoencephalography. 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. Proposal. The payment rates for the Medical Policy Review of Magnetoencephalography are proposed to be effective January 1, 2016. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §355.8061, which addresses outpatient hospital reimbursement; §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 (known in Texas as Texas Health Steps). 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 October 29, 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
November 12, 2015 – 1:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medical Policy Review of Pathology and Laboratory Services – Microbiology. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Medical Policy Review of Pathology and Laboratory Services – Microbiology. 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. Proposal. The payment rates for the Medical Policy Review of Pathology and Laboratory Services – Microbiology are proposed to be effective January 1, 2016. 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 §355.8610, 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 October 29, 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
November 12, 2015 – 1:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medical Policy Review of Vision Services Nonsurgical. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Medical Policy Review of Vision Services Nonsurgical. 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. Proposal. The payment rates for the Medical Policy Review of Vision Services Nonsurgical are proposed to be effective January 1, 2016. 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; §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) services (known in Texas as Texas Health Steps); and §355.8461, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for EPSDT Eyeglasses and Contact Lenses. 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 October 29, 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
November 12, 2015 – 1:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review. Proposal. The payment rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review are proposed to be effective January 1, 2016, for the following services: Access to Care; “B” Codes (Enteral supplies); Medicaid Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs); Medicaid Family Planning Services (excluding LARCs); Musculoskeletal System Surgery; “Q” Codes (Physician, DME, and physician-administered drugs); “R” Codes (Transportation of portable x-ray equipment to home or nursing home, per trip); Radiopharmaceuticals; Respiratory System Surgery; “T” Codes (Registered nurse services, sign language or oral interpretive services, screening for specified programs, and environmental lead investigation); Hospital Outpatient Imaging (Q0035). 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 outpatient hospital reimbursement; §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 services (known in Texas as Texas Health Steps); and §355.8581, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Family Planning 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 October 29, 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 Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics
November 12, 2015 – 02:00 PM
William P. Hobby Jr. Building, Room 100, 333 Guadalupe St, 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 August 27, 2015, Committee Minutes 4. Review, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Complaint #1070-14-0001 5. Review, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Complaint #1070-15-0002 6. Review, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Complaint #1070-15-0003 7. Review, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Complaint #1070-15-0010 8. Review, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Complaint #1070-15-0011 9. Staff Report Concerning Update on Open Cases, to include Tabled Cases 10. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Closed Cases 11. Set Next Meeting Date 12. Propose Agenda Items 13. Public Comment 14. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Yvonne Feinleib, 512/834-4521
11/13/2015
Texas Medical Board
November 13, 2015 – 09:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Texas Physician Assistant Board – Licensure Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding applicants appearing concerning eligibility. 3. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding physician assistant applicants to be licensed. 4. Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding proposed orders offered by the Executive Director. 5. Report on physician assistant licensure process statistics. 6. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding Board Rules. a. s185.8. Inactive License 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sandra Ramirez, 512/305-7111
Texas Medical Board
November 13, 2015 – 09:45 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Texas Physician Assistant Board – Discipline and Ethics Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding referrals and reports from the Texas Physician Health Program. 3. Reports and discussion regarding the Investigation, Litigation and Compliance Departments. 4. Review, discussion and possible action regarding appeals of dismissed complaints: 1 A. Jurisdictional Complaints: i. Investigations 15-1439 15-2190 B. Jurisdictional-Not-Filed Complaints: 15-2194 15-5680 15-6411 15-6840 15-6993 15-7544 16-0456 5. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding selected files and cases. 1 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sandra Ramirez, 512/305-7111
Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics
November 13, 2015 – 10:00 AM
William P. Hobby Jr. Building, Room 100, 333 Guadalupe St, Austin
Licensing and Accreditation 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 August 28, 2015, Committee Minutes 4. Review and Discuss the Requirements of the Texas Legislature (84th Regular Session, 2015) in Senate Bill (SB) 807 and SB 1307 Relating to the Licensing and Renewal Requirements for Active Duty Military, Veterans, and Spouses 5. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action to Approve or Disapprove the Following Pending Technician Applications JP (Orthotics) 6. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action to Approve or Disapprove the Following Pending Student Applications RF (Orthotics and Prosthetics) KL (Orthotics) JS (Orthotics and Prosthetics) 7. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action to Approve or Disapprove the Following Pending Assistant Applications ES (Orthotics and Prosthetics) 8. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action to Approve or Disapprove the Following Pending Practitioner Applications FA (Prosthetics) PF (Orthotics and Prosthetics) AP (Prosthetics) JW (Orthotics and Prosthetics) 9. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action to Approve or Disapprove the Following Pending Unique Qualifications Applications HC (Orthotics and Prosthetics) DP (Orthotics and Prosthetics) RLF (Orthotics and Prosthetics) 10. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action to Approve or Disapprove the Following Facility Accreditation Applications IPO-LV (Orthotics and Prosthetics) NL-A (Orthotics) NL-MA (Orthotics and Prosthetics) RMTS-H (Prosthetics) 11. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Recommendations to the Board on Authorizing Executive Director to Issue Certain License, Registration and Accreditation Approvals 12. Set Next Meeting Date 13. Propose Agenda Items 14. Public Comment 15. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: 512/834-4521
Texas Medical Board
November 13, 2015 – 10:15 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Texas Physician Assistant Board – Full Board 1. Full Board 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's Report. Legislative Update Audit Update Outreach Update Personnel Update Budget Update 4. Medical Director Report. 5. Physician Assistant Liaison Report. 6. Public Information Update. 7. Consideration and possible action regarding pending litigation. 8. Consideration and Approval of Non-Public Rehabilitation Orders and Modification Request/Termination Request of Non-Public Rehabilitation Orders. 9. Consideration and Approval of Modification Request/Termination Request Orders. 10. Consideration and Approval of Agreed Board Orders. 11. Consideration and Approval of Reinstatement Request Orders. 12. Consideration and Approval of Nunc Pro Tunc Orders. 13. Consideration and Approval of Mediated Settlement Agreement Orders. 14. Consideration and Approval of Termination of Suspension Orders. 15. Consideration and Approval of Remedial Plans. 16. Consideration and Approval of Administrative Agreed Orders. 17. Report on Temporary Suspension/Automatic Orders/Automatic Actions. 18. Report on Rehearing Requests. 19. Consideration and Approval of Cease and Desist Orders. Agenda item #20 at 10:30 a.m. 20. Consideration and possible action for Proposal for Decision. 1. Richard Fears, PA 21. Consideration and Approval of Determinations of Default. 22. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding proposed amendments to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 185, including approval for publication of proposed rule in the Texas Register: a. s177.16. Physician Assistants 23. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action, including adoption of proposed amendment 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. 24. Open Forum for Public Comments. 25. Consideration and Approval of the July 17, 2015 Board Meeting Minutes. 26. Committee reports and the consideration and approval of minutes and action items of committees meeting during the board meeting. 27. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sandra Ramirez, 512/305-7111
Department of Aging and Disability Services
November 13, 2015 – 10:30 AM
701 West 51st Street, John H. Winters Bldg. (Public Hearing Rm. 125 W&C), Austin
Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee (NFAAC) 1. Approval of the minutes of the May 8, 2015 meeting 2. Review nursing facility administrator cases referred 3. Discuss future Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee meetings and agenda topics The meeting will adjourn at 3:00 PM. Additional Information Contact: Lynette Sanders, 512/438-5305
Department of State Health Services
November 13, 2015 – 10:30 AM
Southeast Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Council, 1111 North Loop West, Houston
Emergency Medical Services Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Review entirety of DSHS EMS rules at Title 25 of Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 157, and provide input on proposed revisions or amendments, including DSHS staff's draft proposed revisions/amendments to 25 TAC 157, sections: 157.2, entitled: Definitions; 157.3, entitled: Processing EMS Provider Licenses and Applications for EMS Personnel Certification and Licensure; 157.11, entitled: Requirements for an EMS Provider License; 157.12, entitled: Rotor-wing Air Ambulance Operations; 157.13, entitled: Fixed-wing Air Ambulance Operations; 157.14, entitled: Requirements for a First Responder Organization License; 157.16, entitled: Emergency Suspension, Suspension, Probation, Revocation or Denial of a Provider License; 157.32, entitled: EMS Education Program and Course Approval; 157.33, entitled: Certification; 157.34, entitled: Recertification; 157.36, entitled: Criteria for Denial and Disciplinary Actions for EMS Personnel and Applicants and Voluntary Surrender of a Certificate; 157.37, entitled: Certification or Licensure of Persons With Criminal Backgrounds; 157.38, entitled: Continuing Education; 157.39, entitled: Comprehensive Clinical Management Program Approval; 157.40, entitled: Paramedic Licensure; 157.43, entitled: Course Coordinator Certification; and 157.44, entitled: Emergency Medical Service Instructor Certification. 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: Colin Crocker, 512/776-7111
Texas Medical Board
November 13, 2015 – 12:00 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 Bill Mercer, pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s165.052(a). 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sandra Ramirez, 512/305-7111
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
November 13, 2015 – 01:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission,
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room), Austin
Women's Health Advisory Committee This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp the day and time of the meeting. 1. Call to order 2. Adoption of minutes from the October 28, 2015, meeting. 3. Review of stakeholder comments and discussion of women's health program client service benefits package.* 4. Public comment period regarding package options. 5. Break 6. Vote on the benefits package. 7. Presentation of future timelines. 8. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Kristen Gonzales, 512/776-6661
Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics
November 13, 2015 – 01:00 PM
William P. Hobby Jr. Building, Room 100, 333 Guadalupe St, 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 August 28, 2015 Committee Minutes 4. Review, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Recommendations to the Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics regarding comments received on proposed rules and adoption of amendments to 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 821, including recommendations on rule review as required by Texas Government Code 2001.039 5. Set Next Meeting Date 6. Propose Agenda Items 7. Public Comment 8. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Yvonne Feinleib, 512/834-4521
Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics
November 13, 2015 – 02:00 PM
William P. Hobby Jr. Building, Room 100, 333 Guadalupe St, 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 August 28, 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 November 13, 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 November 12, 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 November 13, 2015 – Review, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Recommendations to the Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics regarding comments received on proposed rules and adoption of amendments to 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 821, including recommendations on rule review as required by Texas Government Code 2001.039 6. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Public Comments Received and Adoption of Amendments to 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 821, Including Rule Review as Required by Texas Government Code 2001.039 7. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Process for Approval of Licensure Applications by Executive Director 8. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Changes to Application for Licensure/Registration 9. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Agreed Orders for Case #s 1070-09-0027 and 1070-10-0074 10. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Withdrawal of Proposed Penalty and Closure of 1070-10-0075 11. 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 1070-11-0034, 1070-11-0035, & 1070-13-0027; and Case # 1070-13-0029 12. Update on Transition Activities to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) with Respect to the Provisions of Senate Bill 202. 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. Additional Information Contact: Yvonne Feinleib, 512/834-4521
11/16/2015
Department of State Health Services
November 16, 2015 – 11:00 AM
Williamson County EMS, 321 West Eighth Street, Georgetown
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) – Advanced Practice Paramedic Task Force The Task Force will have a joint meeting with the GETAC's Medical Directors Committee, Education Committee, and EMS Committee. Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Create and discuss mission statement 2. Discuss findings from committee member research into Mobile Integration Healthcare/Community Health Paramedic/Advance Paramedic Programs best practices 3. Discuss the minimum educational standards required of the experienced paramedic executing a Community Health Program 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: Colin Crocker, 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
November 16, 2015 – 11:00 AM
Williamson County EMS, 321 West Eighth Street, Georgetown
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) – Medical Directors Committee The Committee will have a joint meeting with the GETAC's Education Committee, EMS Committee, and Advanced Practice Paramedic Task Force. Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Create and discuss mission statement 2. Discuss findings from committee member research into Mobile Integration Healthcare/Community Health Paramedic/Advance Paramedic Programs best practices 3. Discuss the minimum educational standards required of the experienced paramedic executing a Community Health Program 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: Colin Crocker, 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
November 16, 2015 – 11:00 AM
Williamson County EMS, 321 West Eighth Street, Georgetown
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) – Education Committee The Committee will have a joint meeting with the GETAC's Medical Directors Committee, EMS Committee, and Advanced Practice Paramedic Task Force. Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Create and discuss mission statement 2. Discuss findings from committee member research into Mobile Integration Healthcare/Community Health Paramedic/Advance Paramedic Programs best practices 3. Discuss the minimum educational standards required of the experienced paramedic executing a Community Health Program 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: Colin Crocker, 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
November 16, 2015 – 11:00 AM
Williamson County EMS, 321 West Eighth Street, Georgetown
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) – Emergency Medical Services Committee The Committee will have a joint meeting with the GETAC's Medical Directors Committee, Education Committee, and Advanced Practice Paramedic Task Force. Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Create and discuss mission statement 2. Discuss findings from committee member research into Mobile Integration Healthcare/Community Health Paramedic/Advance Paramedic Programs best practices 3. Discuss the minimum educational standards required of the experienced paramedic executing a Community Health Program 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: Colin Crocker, 512/776-7111
11/17/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
November 17, 2015 – 10:30 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
The Perinatal Advisory Council This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp the day and time of the meeting. 1. Call to order 2. Roll call; introduction of new members. 3. Approval of the minutes (Meeting September 22, 2015). 4. Status of draft rules proposed for Neonatal Levels of Care. 5. Planning Subcommittee Report on House Bill 2131 Subcommittee requirements.* 6. Lunch (Recess) 7. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Utilization Study.* 8. Discussion on Maternal Levels of Care.* 9. Public comment 10. Set agendas, dates, times, and locations of upcoming meetings in 2016. 11. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: David Williams, 512/380-4374
11/20/2015
Department of State Health Services
November 20, 2015 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Moreton Building, Conference Room M-204, 1100 West 49th, Street
Promotor(a) or Community Health Worker (CHW) Training and Certification Advisory Committee Please check in with Security – someone will escort you to the Conference Room. Members of the public may also access the meeting through conference call and webinar. Go To Webinar access instructions: Register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4412369116524509441 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Welcome and introductions Approval of minutes from September 25, 2015 Public comment CHW Spotlight: American Public Health Association CHW Group Award – UT School of Public Health- Tu Salud Si Cuenta! Texas CHW Evaluation Survey Preliminary Results: May-September 2015 CHW Common Core (C3) Project Update Committee vacancies and solicitation of new members Committee Business Action Items: – Consider approval of CHW Guest Instructor Procedure – Approve 2016 meeting dates and location – Review and recommend to DSHS applications for certification of training institutions Program Update 2015 CHW Advisory Committee Workgroups – Program Rules Lead: Merida Escobar – Communication and Outreach Lead: Julie St. John – Training and Certification Lead: Venus Gines – Workforce Solutions/Employment Opportunities Lead: Claudia Bustos Committee Member Updates New business for consideration at next meeting Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Paige Menking, 512/776-3860
Department of State Health Services
November 20, 2015 – 12:30 PM
Austin State Hospital Campus, 4110 Guadalupe Street, Bldg. 626 – Nifty Fifty Conference Room, Austin
Texas HIV Medication Advisory Committee The Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: I. Call to Order II. Approval of previous meeting minutes (July 17, 2015) III. Update on the Division for Disease Control and Prevention Services IV. Texas HIV Medication Program (THMP) Budget Update V. AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)/State Pharmacy Assistance Program (SPAP) update reports VI. Discussion of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) in those with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) VII. Discussion of Daraprim (Turing) VIII. Discussion of THMP and Part B Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) determination process IX. Discussion of THMP third-party health insurance verification X. Discussion of KPMG Audit Recommendations XI. Schedule next meeting XII. Public comments XIII. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Mary Richards, 512/776-7111
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
November 20, 2015 – 1:30 PM
John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room, 701 West 51st Street, Austin
Proposed Medicaid Hospice Payment Rates. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on November 20, 2015, to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for hospice routine home care, continuous home care, inpatient respite care, general inpatient care, and the new service intensity add-on payment rate. The Medicaid hospice program is operated by the Department of Aging and Disability Services. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 1, §355.105(g), which require public notice and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursement rates before such rates are approved by HHSC. Proposal. The payment rates for hospice routine home care, continuous home care, inpatient respite care, and general inpatient care are proposed to be effective October 1, 2015. In addition, in accordance with the final Medicare hospice rule published in the Federal Register on August 6, 2015 (CMS-1629-F), HHSC is proposing dual routine home care payment rates and a new service intensity add-on payment rate to be effective January 1, 2016. Methodology and Justification. The hospice reimbursement methodology is located at the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42, Part 418, Subpart G. 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 October 30, 2015. Those interested may also 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 RAD-LTSS@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 in lieu of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5:00 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, Rate Analysis Department, 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, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, Brown Heatly Building , 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751-2316. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax: Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us
11/21/2015
Department of State Health Services
November 21, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, 650 S Griffin St, Dallas
Disaster Emergency Preparedness Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) 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. Infectious Disease Response Unit (IDRU) – b. EMTF Memo of Agreement, version 2 – c. Texas EMS Conference 2015 activities 2. Regional Health and Medical Operations Centers (RHMOCs) 3. Identify 2015 priorities for the Disaster Emergency Preparedness Committee 4. Review the Hartford Consensus III Report as it relates to empowering the public to serve as first responders in intentional mass-casualty and active shooter events 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: Colin Crocker, 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
November 21, 2015 – 10:30 AM
Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, 650 S Griffin St, Dallas
Pediatric Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Call to Order/Roll Call Committee liaison reports: a. Air Medical b. Emergency Medical Services c. Education d. Injury Prevention e. Medical Directors f. Stroke g. Trauma Systems h. Regional Advisory Council chairs i. Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Update on Child Fatality Review Teams 2. Discussion of the Child Abuse Initiative in Ohio as a model for quality improvement collaboration in Texas and consideration of a future presentation by Drs. Marcy Donurama and/or Kelly Liker for February 2016 GETAC meeting 3. Update on the National Pediatric Readiness Project activities, including Emergency Nurses Association demonstration project meeting 4. Update on Pediatric Facility Recognition Program 5. EMS for Children State Partnership update 6. Review the current Department of State Health Services (DSHS) EMS and Trauma Systems rules, published in Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 157, and suggest changes/additions to DSHS staff. (Dr. Charles Macias) 7. Update on Texas Consideration for Pediatric Consultation and Transfer Guideline update. Next steps and discussion on role of Regional Advisory Councils (RACs) and member hospitals. 8. Trauma registry update-revised pediatric report from the DSHS Injury Epidemiology & Surveillance Branch and discussion on reporting needs and frequency of reports 9. Review and discuss scope and best practices for pediatric paramedicine 10. Review the Hartford Consensus III Report as it relates to empowering the public to serve as first responders in intentional mass-casualty and active shooter events 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: Colin Crocker, 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
November 21, 2015 – 01:00 PM
Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, 650 S Griffin St, Dallas
Injury Prevention Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Approval of August/October committee meeting minutes 2. Emergency Medical Services for Children Update 3. Evaluation of hospital-Based Injury Prevention Components document 4. Update on holiday specific trauma registry reports 5. Evidence-based texting and driving prevention 6. Potential injury prevention conference in Texas 7. The Hartford Consensus III Report as it relates to empowering the public to serve as first responders in intentional mass-casualty and active shooter events 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: Colin Crocker, 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
November 21, 2015 – 02:30 PM
Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, 650 S Griffin St, Dallas
Stroke Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) 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) / Regional Advisory Councils (RACs) stroke data collection and Stroke/ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) data collection as funded by the Appropriations Act, Rider 97 of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 2013 2. Report on the Stroke Education Program Workgroup activities 3. Report and suggestions of the Transport Bypass Workgroup regarding severity adjusted triage criteria for hospital bypass of ambulance patients 4. Review and suggest Stroke Data Elements for TCCVDS 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: Colin Crocker, 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
November 21, 2015 – 04:00 PM
Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, 650 S Griffin St, Dallas
Air Medical Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Input on the revisions to Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) rules in Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 157. 2. Review and consider endorsement of the GETAC Pediatric Committee's Pediatric Transfer and Transport Guidelines draft document presented at the May 13, 2015 meeting 3. Review the GETAC Air Medical Committee's workgroup recommendations of Pediatric Recognition Program and consider combining workgroup recommendations for Advanced Life Support/Basic Life Support into one list 4. Discuss concerns raised at the August GETAC meetings regarding problems with Air Medical subscriptions, cost, and service provision 5. Review the Hartford Consensus III Report as it relates to empowering the public to serve as first responders in intentional mass-casualty and active shooter events 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: Colin Crocker, 512/776-7111
11/22/2015
Department of State Health Services
November 22, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, 650 S Griffin St, Dallas
Education Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) 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. Review and update the DSHS Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Education Training Manual 3. Discuss functional job description for EMS personnel as it relates to the Americans with Disabilities Act 4. Review the Hartford Consensus III Report as it relates to empowering the public to serve as first responders in intentional mass-casualty and active shooter events 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: Colin Crocker, 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
November 22, 2015 – 10:30 AM
Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, 650 S Griffin St, Dallas
Emergency Medical Services Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Report on EMS Committee Meetings to gather stakeholder input on EMS and Trauma System rules in 25 TAC, Chapter 157 2. Update on status of revisions to the EMS and Trauma System rules in 25 TAC, Chapter 157 3. EMS for Children Update 4. Discussion on mandated and non-mandated reporting requirements of EMS Providers as contained in 25 TAC, Chapter 157 5. Update from EMS and Trauma Registry 6. Review of EMS rule at 25 TAC s157.11(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. 7. Presentation and discussion with staff from Texas Emergency Communications Board regarding proposed telemedicine project developed in accordance with House Bill 2004 of the 84th Texas Legislature, 2015-2016. 8. Report on Air Medical Issues from across the State 9. Discuss upcoming Rural EMS National Conference in Texas 10. Review the Hartford Consensus III Report as it relates to empowering the public to serve as first responders in intentional mass-casualty and active shooter events 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: Colin Crocker, 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
November 22, 2015 – 01:00 PM
Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, 650 S Griffin St, Dallas
Medical Directors Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Report from the Trauma Systems Committee Registry Workgroup 2. Transport and care of patients with behavioral disorders 3. Community Paramedic Taskforce 4. Gaps and/or differences between the Texas Medical Practice Act in the Texas Occupations Code and the Texas Medical Board rules in Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 197, entitled: Emergency Medical Service', and the Texas Department of State Health Services Emergency Medical Services rules in 25 TAC 157 5. Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES) 6. The Hartford Consensus III Report as it relates to empowering the public to serve as first responders in intentional mass-casualty and active shooter events 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: Colin Crocker, 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
November 22, 2015 – 02:30 PM
Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, 650 S Griffin St, Dallas
Trauma Systems Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Call to Order/Roll Call Recognition of members 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 (TAC), Chapter 157, including the process for applying for trauma facility designation 2. Texas EMS & Trauma Registry update 3. Trauma System Strategic Plan update 4. Trauma Systems Committee Registry Workgroup report 5. Trauma Systems Committee Trauma Medical Director Workgroup report 6. Trauma systems Committee Advanced Practice Provider Workgroup report 7. Trauma Registrars Workgroup report 8. Texas Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) Collaborative Initiative update 9. Texas TQIP Level III pilot report 10. Texas TQIP Pediatric Trauma Facilities report 11. Stand-Alone Emergency Departments in the Texas Trauma System 12. Pediatric Inter-facility Transfer Guidelines 13. Review the Hartford Consensus III Report as it relates to empowering the public to serve as first responders in intentional mass-casualty and active shooter events 14. Reports from committee member participation in the following groups/associations/facilities a. GETAC Council b. Region VI American College of Surgeons/Council on Trauma c. Texas Trauma Coordinators Forum d. Emergency Nurses Association e. Texas College of Emergency Physicians f. Level IV Trauma Facilities g. Level III Trauma Facilities h. Level II Trauma Facilities i. Level I Trauma Facilities j. Pediatric Trauma Centers k. Texas Hospital Association 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: Colin Crocker, 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
November 22, 2015 – 04:00 PM
Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, 650 S Griffin St, Dallas
Cardiac Care Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Recognition of Committee Members finishing their term of service 2. Progress in improving pre-hospital ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) data collection and potential impact on improving STEMI care 3. Report on implementation of a pre-transport fibrinolysis system in rural Texas 4. Progress in Achieving Greater interaction of the GETAC Cardiac Care Committee and the DSHS Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Council: Implications for improved STEMI care in Texas 5. Goals for the GETAC Cardiac Care Committee in 2015 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: Colin Crocker, 512/776-7111
11/23/2015
Department of State Health Services
November 23, 2015 – 04:00 PM
Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, 650 S Griffin St, Dallas
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Call to Order Chair Approval of Minutes Members Chair Report and Discussion Assistant Commissioner Report, Division for Regulatory Services Kathryn C. Perkins, Assistant Commissioner, Division for Regulatory Services State EMS Trauma System Report, Office of EMS/Trauma Systems Coordination Jane G. Guerrero, Director, Office of EMS/Trauma Systems Coordination Assistant Commissioner Report, Environmental Epidemiology and Disease Registries Section John F. Villanacci, Director, Environmental Epidemiology and Disease Registries Section Assistant Commissioner Report, Division for Regional and Local Health Services Dave Gruber, Assistant Commissioner, Division for Regional and Local Health Services GETAC Committee Summary Reports: Air Medical Committee – Shirley Scholz, RN, CCRN, EMT-P, Chair Cardiac Care Committee – Richard Smalling, MD, Chair Disaster/Emergency Preparedness Committee – Eric Epley, CEM, NREMT-P, Chair Education Committee – Jodie Harbert, LP, Chair EMS Committee – Dudley Wait, EMT-P, BBA, Chair Injury Prevention Committee – Shelli Stephens-Stidham, MPA, Chair Medical Directors Committee – Jeff Beeson, DO, Chair Pediatric Committee – Charles Macias, MD, Chair Stroke Committee – J. Neal Rutledge, MD, Chair Trauma Systems Committee – Jorie Klein, RN, BSN, Chair 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. Update on DSHS Travel Office and Public Information Access policies as they pertain to GETAC council and committee members 2. Report on the Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES) (Jeff Beeson, MD) 3. Review GETAC Cardiovascular and Stroke Committee suggestions regarding which stroke data elements Regional Advisory Councils should consider collecting from Texas hospitals 4. Information sharing for high-consequence infectious disease 5. Position statement on the transport and care of patients with behavioral disorders 6. Report from task force on freestanding emergency departments and other facilities providing emergency care and the potential categorization or designation of such entities 7. How to improve the sharing of a medical facility's patient outcome data with Emergency Medical Services providers 8. Review the final edited version of the Pediatric Committee's report titled Pediatric Transfer and Transport Guidelines and accompanying plan of action 9. Child abuse and child fatality quality improvement issue (Charles Macias, MD, MPH) 10. Gaps and/or differences between the Texas Medical Practice Act in the Texas Occupations Code and the Texas Medical Board rules in Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 197, entitled: Emergency Medical Service, and the Texas Department of State Health Services Emergency Medical Services rules in 25 TAC 157 11. Report on stroke transport bypass position paper Recommendations for Texas Emergency Medical Systems Stroke Triage and Transport 12. Discussion and possible approval of revisions to the GETAC Operational Strategic Plan and GETAC Procedural Rules 13. Discuss and confirm date for January 2016 special called meeting of GETAC to review proposed revisions to DSHS Emergency Medical Care rules in 25 TAC 157. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Review and list agenda Items for next meeting Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Colin Crocker, 512/776-7111
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