The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between September 16 and October 6.
9/18/2017
Health Professions Council
September 18, 2017 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Ste 2-225, Austin
Agenda The following items many not necessarily be considered in the order they appear and HPC may act on any agenda item. I Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions, Review Agenda ii Announcements A.Consideration of Minutes from June 5, 2017 B.Budget and Planning Report 4th Quarter Review C. Technology Report – Report on ITSS Agencies – Report on Website Progress – Report on Database Upgrade – Laserfiche Upgrade – DIR/VOIP D. Agency Roundtable – Presentation on U.S. Army's Solider for Life-Transition Assistance Program – Board Member Anti-Trust Training – Board Member Training Manuals – Leadership Elections – Agency Roundtable E. Public Comment. Additional Information Contact: John Monk, john@hpc.texas.gov
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 18, 2017 – 10:30 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public, Hearing), Austin
Perinatal Advisory Council AGENDA: Perinatal Advisory Council September 18, 2017 10:30 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Approval of the minutes (Meeting on May 16, 2017) 4. Updates on Centers of Excellence for Fetal Diagnostics and Therapy draft rule 5. Updates on Maternal Levels of Care draft rule 6. Lunch 7. Updates from Perinatal Advisory Council Chair 8. Public comment 9. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: David Williams, 512/380-4374
9/19/2017
Texas Medical Disclosure Panel
September 19, 2017 – 01:30 PM
Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street, Room N-218, Austin
The Panel will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order I. Introduction of members and guests. II. Approval of minutes from the May 19, 2017 meeting. III. Update and possible action regarding study on readability levels of consent forms/lists. IV. Review and discussion of comments received regarding proposed changes to Chapter 601 and possible approval to publish as adopted. V. Review, discussion and action related to request regarding inclusion on List A of Stress on Surgical Wounds. VI. Review, discussion and possible action related to updates of Sections 601.2 – 601.3. a. (m) Nervous system treatments and procedures b. (b) Cardiovascular system c. (h) Hematic and lymphatic system VII. Physician Vacancies. VIII. Public Comment. IX. Next meeting date. X. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Pamela Adams, 512/834-6600
9/20/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 20, 2017 – 9:00 AM
701 West 51st St. ( Health and Human Services Commission, John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room), Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Anesthesia Services. Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Anesthesia Services. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282, which requires public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. Proposal. The payment rates for Anesthesia Services are proposed to be effective November 1, 2017. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code: §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; §355.8221, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for certified registered nurse anesthetists; and §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) services (known in Texas as Texas Health Steps). Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payments rates will be available on or after September 6, 2017. Interested parties may obtain a copy of the briefing package online here or by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at (512) 730-7401; by fax at (512) 730-7475; or by e-mail 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: Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, TX 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail or hand delivery: Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 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
Correctional Managed Health Care Committee
September 20, 2017 – 10:00 AM
Frontiers of Flight Museum, Conference Room, 6911 Lemmon Ave., Dallas
Correctional Managed Health Care Committee I.Call to Order II.Recognitions and Introductions III.Consent Items 1.Approval of Excused Absences 2.Approval of CMHCC Meeting Minutes, June 20, 2017 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 -Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center -The University of Texas Medical Branch 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 Fiscal Year 2017 Third Quarter Report 2. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 3. The University of Texas Medical Branch VII.Biennial Review and Adoption of the Offender Health Services Plan – Joint Medical Directors Working Group VIII.Overview of Correctional Managed Health Care Contracts – Lannette Linthicum, MD, CCHP-A, FACP Director, Health Services Division Ron Steffa Deputy Chief Financial Officer Business and Finance Division IX.Public Comments X.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Marsha Brumley, 936/437-3542
9/21/2017
Texas Medical Board
September 21, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Room 102, Lobby Area, Austin
Acupuncture Stakeholder Group Introduction Rules in Development – Title 22 Texas Administrative Code: Chapter 183 1. 183.4 – Licensure 2. 183.19 – Acupuncture Advertising 3. 183.20 – Continuing Acupuncture Education Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Texas Board of Nursing
September 21, 2017 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Rm 225, Austin
Nursing Practice Advisory Committee 1.Call to Order 2.Welcome & Introductions 3.Review & Approve Minutes from last meeting (May 19, 2014). 4.Election of NPAC Chairperson 5.Brief overview of Board's Charge & purpose of meeting 6.Review/revision of 22 TAC – 217.16 (Reporting of Minor Incidents) 7.Future meeting Date(s) 8.Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: ciara.williamson@bon.texas.gov
State Board of Dental Examiners
September 21, 2017 – 11:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Room 100, Austin
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Licensing Committee LICENSING COMMITTEE MEETING September 21, 2017, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Room 100 Austin, Texas 78701 AGENDA 1.CALL TO ORDER. 2.ROLL CALL. 3.DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF APPLICABLE LAWS AND RULES. 4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE COMMITTEE ACTION ON STAFF'S RECOMMENDED APPLICATION DENIALS. 5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE COMMITTEE ACTION OF APPLICATION 6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE COMMITTEE ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION OR EXCEPTION TO BOARD RULES. 7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE COMMITTEE ACTION ON NITROUS MONITORING COURSE PROVIDER APPROVAL. 8.LICENSING DIVISION REPORT. 8.1. New Law: Subchapter C, Chapter 256, Tx. Occ. Code, Section 256.1017 8.2. Changes to WREB Dental Exam for 2018 9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE COMMITTEE ACTION ON RULE. 9.1. Amended 22 Tex. Admin. Code 101.2, Licensure by Examination. 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS. 11. ADJOURN. *EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners may enter a closed meeting in executive session to consider any agenda item when permitted by Texas law. *The member of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners presiding over the meeting noticed herein will be physically present at the meeting location. Other members of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners may participate in the meeting through video conferencing technology, pursuant to Section 551.127(c) of the Texas Government Code, and other applicable laws. Additional Information Contact: www.tsbde.texas.gov
State Board of Dental Examiners
September 21, 2017 – 01:30 PM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Room 100, Austin
Anesthesia Committee TEXAS STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS ANESTHESIA COMMITTEE MEETING September 21, 2017, 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Room 100 Austin, Texas 78701 AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER. 2. ROLL CALL OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS 3.1. Review of past written public comments. 4. SUMMARY OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2017 STAKEHOLDER MEETING. 5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE COMMITTEE ACTION: 5.1. 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.1, Definitions 5.2 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.2, Sedation/Anesthesia Permit 5.3. 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.3, Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Inhalation Sedation 5.4. 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.4, Minimal Sedation 5.5. 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.5, Moderate Sedation 5.6 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.6, Deep Sedation or General Anesthesia 5.7. 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.7, Portability 5.8. 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.8, Provisional Anesthesia and Portability Permits 5.9. 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.9, Anesthesia Permit Renewal 5.10. 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.11, Sedation/General Anesthesia of Pediatric Patients 5.11. 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.13, concerning pre-operative sedation/anesthesia checklist 5.12. 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.14, concerning emergency preparedness protocols 5.13. 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.15, concerning prevention of sedation/anesthesia emergencies 6. OTHER. 7. ADJOURN. *The member of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners presiding over the meeting noticed herein will be physically present at the meeting location. Other members of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners may participate in the meeting through videoconferencing technology, pursuant to Section 551.127(c) of the Texas Government Code, and other applicable laws.* Additional Information Contact: www.tsbde.texas.gov
9/22/2017
Texas Medical Board
September 22, 2017 – 08:00 AM – 1:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 780, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Cease and Desist hearings. 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
State Board of Dental Examiners
September 22, 2017 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225, Austin
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners BOARD MEETING Convenes on September 22, 2017 – 8:30 A.M. – Conclusion 333 Guadalupe St, Tower 2, Suite 225 Health Professions Council Conference Room Austin, TX 78701 AGENDA 1.CALL TO ORDER. 2.ROLL CALL. 3.DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF MINUTES FROM THE JULY 14, 2017, BOARD MEETING. 4.DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON CASES HEARD BEFORE THE STATE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS (SOAH). 5.DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON PROPOSED CASE RESOLUTIONS. 6.PRESIDING OFFICER REPORT. 7.MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS. 7.1 Professional Recovery Network Report (PRN). 7.2 Western Regional Examining Board Report (WREB). 7.3 Central Regional Dental Testing Service (CRDTS). 8.DISCUSSION AND ACTION CONCERNING COMMITTEES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS. 8.1 Anesthesia Committee. 8.2 Dental Practice Committee. 8.3 Disciplinary Review Committee. 8.4 Licensing Committee. 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS. 10.AGENCY ACTIVITY REPORTS. 10.1. Executive Division Report. 10.2. Finance and Administration Division Report. 10.3. Licensing Division Report. 10.4. Dental Division Report. 10.5. Legal/Enforcement Report. 11.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RULES. 11.1. Rules Concerning Committee Formation and Board Structure. 11.1.1. Adopt repeal of 22 Tex. Admin. Code 100.12, Advisory Committee – Blue Ribbon Panel on Dental Sedation/Anesthesia Safety. 11.1.2. Adopt new 22 Tex. Admin. Code 100.12, Advisory Committee on Dental Anesthesia. 11.1.3. Propose amendment of 22 Tex. Admin. Code 100.12, Advisory Committee on Dental Anesthesia. 11.1.4. Propose amendment of 22 Tex. Admin. Code 100.9, Advisory Committees and Workgroups Established by the Board. 11.1.5. Propose amendment of 22 Tex. Admin. Code 100.3, Organization and Structure. 11.2. Rules Concerning Licensing and Continuing Education Requirements. 11.2.1. Propose amendment of 22 Tex. Admin. Code 102.1, Fee Schedule. 11.2.2. Propose amendment of 22 Tex. Admin. Code 101.2, Licensure by Examination. 11.2.3. Propose amendment of 22 Tex. Admin. Code 104.1, Requirements. 11.3. Rules Concerning the Investigation of Complaints. 11.3.1. Propose amendment of 22 Tex. Admin. Code 107.104, Official Investigation of a Complaint. 11.4. Rules Concerning Dental Assistants. 11.4.1. Propose amendment of 22 Tex. Admin. Code 114.1, Permitted Duties. 11.4.2. Propose amendment of 22 Tex. Admin. Code 114.3, Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate. 11.4.3. Propose amendment of 22 Tex. Admin. Code 114.5, Coronal Polishing Certificate. 11.5. Rules Concerning Sedation/Anesthesia. 11.5.1. Propose new 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.13, concerning pre-operative sedation/anesthesia checklist. 11.5.2. Propose new 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.14, concerning emergency preparedness protocols. 11.5.3. Propose new 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.15, concerning prevention of sedation/anesthesia emergencies. 11.5.4. Propose amendment of 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.7, Portability. 11.5.5. Propose amendment of 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.8, Provisional Anesthesia and Portability Permits. 11.5.6. Propose amendment of 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.1, Definitions. 11.5.7. Propose amendment of 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.2, Sedation/Anesthesia Permit. 11.5.8. Propose amendment of 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.3, Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Inhalation Sedation. 11.5.9. Propose amendment of 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.4, Minimal Sedation. 11.5.10.Propose amendment of 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.5, Moderate Sedation. 11.5.11.Propose amendment of 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.6, Deep Sedation or General Anesthesia. 11.5.12.Propose amendment of 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.9, Anesthesia Permit Renewal. 11.5.13. Propose new 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.11, Sedation/General Anesthesia of Pediatric and High Risk Patients. 11.6. Rules Concerning Prescribing Controlled Substances. 11.6.1. Propose new 22 Tex. Admin. Code 111.3, concerning prescription monitoring by the dentist. 11.6.2. Propose new 22 Tex. Admin. Code 111.4, concerning prescription monitoring by the Board. 12.ANNOUNCEMENTS. 13.ANNUAL REVIEW OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. 14.ADJOURN. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners may enter a closed meeting in executive session to consider any agenda item when permitted by Texas law. Additional Information Contact: www.tsbde.texas.gov
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 22, 2017 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown Heatly Building, Room 5155), Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rate for Truman W. Smith Children’s Care Center. Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed payment rate for the Truman W. Smith Children’s Care Center, a nursing facility in the pediatric care facility special reimbursement class of the Nursing Facility program. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282, which requires public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. Proposal. HHSC proposes to decrease the payment rate for the pediatric care facility special reimbursement class, of which the Truman W. Smith Children’s Care Center is the sole provider, from $270.17 a day to $269.75 a day. The proposed rate will be effective to Sept. 1, 2017. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rate was calculated in accordance with Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code §355.307, which addresses the reimbursement setting methodology for nursing facilities. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rate will be available on or after Sept. 8, 2017. Those interested may also obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting the HHSC Rate Analysis Department by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us. In addition, the briefing package will 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: Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, TX 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail or hand delivery: Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 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
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 22, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Value-Based Payment and Quality Improvement Advisory Committee AGENDA: Value-Based Payment and Quality Improvement Advisory Committee September 22, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Update from the Chair 3. Review and approval of meeting minutes from April 18, 2017 4. Presentation: The University of Texas System Population Health Initiative by David Lakey, M.D., The University of Texas System 5. Quality and program improvement staff update a. Legislative and program initiatives b. Quality plan and value-based road map c. Medicaid value-based initiative 6. Presentation: Dell Medical School/Episcopal Health Foundation Project to Advance Value-Based Care in Texas Medicaid by Lisa Kirsch, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin 7. Medicaid Leadership Institute Value-Based Initiative by Jami Snyder, Associate Commissioner, Medicaid and CHIP Services Department 8. Legislative report workgroup update 9. Legislative report discussion a. Timeline and general approach b. Objectives and goals c. Areas of opportunity for increasing health care value d. Strategic priorities 10. Action items for staff or member follow-up 11. Public comment 12. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/487-3313
9/25/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 25, 2017 – 01:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Texas Autism Council Agenda: Texas Autism Council September 25, 2017 1 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Approval of the June 27, 2017, meeting minutes* 3. Chair and council member updates 4. Election of Chair* 5. Appointment of Vice-Chair 6. Legislative update 7. Presentations: a. Health and Human Services Commission specialized therapies benefitting children with disabilities b. Texas Workforce Commission services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder 8. Discussion: Texas Autism Council charge and responsibilities 9. Public comment 10. Adjourn *Denotes action item Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Mike Bright, Coordinator, Texas Autism Research and Resource Center, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-776-3465, mike.bright@hhsc.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Bright at 512-776-3465 at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. Additional Information Contact: 512/776-3465
Texas Board of Nursing
September 25, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Rm 225, Austin
Advisory Committee on Education 9:00 AM Call to Order 9:10 AM Review of Agenda 9:20 AM Review of the Minutes: July 25, 2017 ACE Meeting 9:30 AM Review of Board Charge related to classroom and clinical hours requirements for VN Programs 10:45 AM Review of Board Charge related to substantially equivalent education standards 11:45 AM Questions and Follow-Up 12:00 PM Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Ciara Williamson, 512/305-7653
9/29/2017
Department of State Health Services
September 29, 2017 – 08:30 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center, 909 West 45th Street, Conference Room 164, Austin
Topic Research Committee TRAB's Topic Research 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 guests 3. Review and, as needed, discuss and take possible action concerning amendment and/or approval of the minutes of the June 23, 2017 TRAB Topic Research Committee meeting 4. Routine and Continuing Business A. Updates on rulemaking priorities B. Update on State comments to the NRC on criminal background checks for Category 3 source licensees C. Review/updating of older Advisories and Position Statements on the Publications web page 5. New Business: A. Comments on the TRAB FY 2017 Report to Commissioner Hellerstedt B. Radon testing in Texas, best past forward, Please look at the DSHS website Indoor Radon in Texas C. Identify any additional topics that need further research to be addressed by the TRAB D. Identify topics to recommend for further discussion and/or to be 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: Robert.J.Emery@uth.tmc.edu
Department of State Health Services
September 29, 2017 – 09:00 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center, 909 West 45th Street, Conference Room 240, Austin
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 guests 3. Review and, as needed, discuss and take possible action concerning amendment and/or approval of the minutes of the June 23, 2017 TRAB Medical Committee meeting 4. Routine and Continuing Business: A. FDA and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) issue (Bruedigan – DSHS) B. Advisory State on Public Better Understanding of Radiation: Add Information to website: Radiologyinfo.org; IAEA -(Emery) C. Summary of ACMUI September 2017 meeting (Metter) D. Review/updating of older Advisories and Position Statements on the Publications web page (all members) 5. New Business A. IRP A Guidance on Implementation of Eye Dose Monitoring (2017) (Emery) B. NRC Commission approval of 10 CFR Part 35 regulations (Metter) 6. Public Comments 7. Summarize Committee meeting and recommendations for Committee Report and proposed action items for TRAB 8. Identification of Agenda Items for next Medical 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: metter@uthscsa.edu
Department of State Health Services
September 29, 2017 – 09:00 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center, 909 West 45th Street, Conference Room 164, Austin
Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste 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 guests 3. Review and, as needed, discuss and take possible action concerning amendment and/or approval of the minutes of the June 23, 2017 TRAB Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste Committee meeting 4. Routine and Continuing Business A. Update and discussion on the Texas Low Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility (Maguire, TCEQ) B. Update on Interim Storage of Spent Fuel activities (Maguire, TCEQ) C. Update on Acquisition of WCS by Energy Solutions D. Update on Petition to Revise 30 TAC s305.62 (Amendments); 30 TAC s331.84 (Monitoring Requirements); 30 TAC s331.105 (Monitoring Standards); 30 TAC s331.107 (Restoration); 30 TAC s336.109 (Fees after Request for Termination of License); and 30 TAC s336.208 (Radiation Safety Officer) 5. New Business A. Comments on the TRAB FY 2017 Report to Commissioner Hellerstedt B. Review/updating of older Advisories and Position Statements on the Publications web page 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. Adjorn 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: mlucas0217@gmail.com
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 29, 2017 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
e-Health Advisory Committee AGENDA: e-Health Advisory Committee September 29, 2017 9 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order and logistics 2. Welcome and introductions 3. Approval of March 24, 2017, meeting minutes 4. Committee rules revisions update 5. Committee bylaws draft update 6. Disaster response on Hurricane Harvey and e-Health discussion 7. New legislation update presentation 8. Break 9. Interoperability Strategy Workgroup updates a. Business and technology operations b. Communications c. Governance d. Infrastructure e. Policy and practice 10. Prescription drugs, use, and non-use statistics presentation 11. Lunch 12. Texas Health Services Authority update presentation 13. Making Prescription Monitoring Program data available through health information exchanges (HIEs); value and likelihood discussion 14. Medicaid Eligibility and Health Information Services System pilot updates presentation 15. Medicaid and CHIP Services Department, Health Informatics Services and Quality Office, HIE Connectivity Project overview presentation 16. Required e-Health Advisory Committee reports planning 17. Public comment 18. Next meeting planning 19. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Adriana Rhames, 512/491-5557
Department of State Health Services
September 29, 2017 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Central Office, 1100 West 49th Street, Tower Building, Conference, Room T-607, Austin
Promotor(a) or Community Health Worker Training and Certification Advisory Committee Please check in with Security – someone will escort you to the Conference Room. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the address above or access the meeting through conference call and webinar. Register for the webinar at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8806009902805352962 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the webinar. Welcome and introductions. Approval of minutes (July 28, 2017) *Action Item Public comment Overview of DSHS Health Promotions Section CHW Spotlight: Community Diabetes Initiative Texas Quitline: Tobacco Cessation Resource for CHWs Break Advisory Committee Subcommittee updates Committee Business *Action Item -Review and recommend to DSHS application for certification of training institution: Cardea Services – Instructor Continuing Education -Review and recommend to DSHS application for certification of training institution: University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler – CHW Certification -Review process for officer nominations -Discuss number of Committee meetings per year Program update Committee Member Sharing: -What are some ways you, or CHWs you work with, have helped the community prepare for, or overcome, disaster emergencies New business for consideration at next meeting Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Adriana Flores, 512/776-3860
Department of State Health Services
September 29, 2017 – 10:30 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center, 909 West 45th Street, Conference Room 164, 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 guests 3. Review and, as needed, discuss and take possible action concerning amendment and/or approval of the minutes of the June 23, 2017 meeting 4. Election of TRAB officers 5. 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. Update on Health and Human Services System (HHSS) Transformation Plan (DSHS) B. Update on the Decommissioning of the Sturgis, in Galveston (Hans Honerlah, the Army Corps of Engineers Project Manager) 8. New Business A. Individual Recommendations on each of the older Advisories and Position Statements on the TRAB's Publications web page 9. Public Comments 10. Identification of Agenda Items and/or topics for next or future TRAB or TRAB Committee Meetings 11. 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: jphchp@gmail.com
10/2/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 2, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Policy Council for Children and Families AGENDA: Policy Council for Children and Families October 2, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and approval of meeting minutes from May 3, 2017, and July 11, 2017 3. Update from the Chair 4. Follow-up discussion on recent letters issued by the Policy Council for Children and Families a. Vocational rehabilitation services for students who are blind or visually impaired b. STAR Kids 5. Health and Human Services Commission therapy monitoring efforts per Rider 215 6. Staff update a. Legislative update b. Timeline 7. 2018 legislative report topics discussion a. Category and recommendation topic discussion b. Stakeholder survey and feedback c. Topic selection process d. Communications committee nomination and selection e. Workgroup development 8. Action items for staff or member follow-up 9. Public comment 10. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Jimmy Blanton, Director, Health Quality Institute, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-380-4372, jimmy.blanton@hhsc.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Blanton at 512-380-4372 at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
10/4/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 4, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501, Austin
Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Day Habilitation and Employment Services Subcommittee. 1. Welcome and introductions. 2. Review and adopt June 26, 2017, and August 2, 2017, meeting minutes. 3. Intellectual and Development Disability employment discussion. 4. Break. 5. Discussion of Home and Community-based Services remediation strategy. 6. Public comment. 7. Discuss future agenda, action items, and recommendations. 8. Adjourn. Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Joy Kearney, Intellectual and Developmental Disability Specialist, Medicaid and CHIP Services Department, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-487-3458, or Joy.Kearney01@hhsc.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Tony Moreno, Interim Advisory Committee Coordinator, at 512-462-6278 at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. Additional Information Contact Joy.Kearney01@hhsc.state.tx.us.
10/6/2017
Department of State Health Services
October 6, 2017 – 12:30 PM
Austin State Hospital Campus, 4110 Guadalupe St, West Auditorium, Austin
Texas HIV Medication Advisory Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: I. Call to Order II. Approval of previous meeting minutes (April 7, 2017 and June 16, 2017) III. Update on the Division for Disease Control and Prevention Services IV. Ryan White Part B Updates V. Texas HIV Medication Program (THMP) Budget Update VI. AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)/State Pharmacy Assistance Program (SPAP) update reports VII. Discussion of THMP recertification process VIII. Texas Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Treatment Cascade Presentation IX. Action Item – Adding additional HCV medications to the ADAP formulary for the THMP Pilot X. Discussion of Medication Advisory Committee (MAC) role XI. Schedule next meeting XII. Public comments XIII. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Mary Richards, 512/458-7111