The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between September 9 and September 29.
9/11/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 11, 2017 – 08:30 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 2530), Austin
Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Subcommittee AGENDA: Texas Council on Consumer Direction Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Subcommittee September 11, 2017 8:30 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 2530 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Roll call and Chair report 2. Vote on summary of June 12, 2017, subcommittee meeting 3. Presentation on Financial Management Services Agency Contract Monitoring and Performance Management 4. Presentation on Performance Design for Financial Management Services Agencies 5. Discuss handbook and progress 6. Discuss meeting's action items and December 5, 2017, agenda 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/730-7423
Department of State Health Services
September 11, 2017 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, Tower Building, Room 607, Austin
Texas School Health Advisory Committee (TSHAC) The Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call meeting to order and introduction of members, staff, and guests. 2. Approval of the agenda for the September 11, 2017 TSHAC meeting. 3. Approval of the minutes from the March 27, 2017 TSHAC meeting. 4. Discussion and possible action regarding Recommendations for Offering Physical Activity Outside of the School Day. 5. Updates from the Texas Education Agency, Texas Department of Agriculture, and Texas Department of State Health Services. 6. Update from the Department of State Health Services on the status of the epinephrine auto-injector in schools rule project. 7. Update from the Texas Education Agency regarding Fitnessgram', including discussion and possible action regarding recommendations for coordinated school health related to the Fitnessgram'. 8. Discussion on Department of State Health Services' school health services resources. 9. Discussion and possible action regarding new Coordinated School Health data websites, agenda topics for local school health advisory council meetings, and the revised TSHAC document revision schedule. 10. Discussion and possible action regarding the next TSHAC meeting on November 13, 2017 and future 2018 TSHAC meeting dates. 11. Discussion and possible action regarding future TSHAC agenda topics and priorities. 12. Public comment. 13. Adjournment. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the Presiding Officer. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Committee's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item. The Presiding Chair may establish and announce limitations on speakers, including time limits and when speakers may address the Committee. The limitations, if any, may vary from meeting to meeting. Additional Information Contact: Crystal Beard, 512/776-7279
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 11, 2017 – 12:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 2615), Austin
Consumer Directed Services Processes and Expansion Subcommittee AGENDA: Texas Council on Consumer Direction Consumer Directed Services Processes and Expansion Subcommittee September 11, 2017 Noon Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 2615 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Roll call and Chair update 2. Vote on summary of June 12, 2017 subcommittee meeting 3. Presentation and discussion of waiver amendment process 4. Break 5. Presentation and discussion of Home and Community-based Services program and Consumer Directed Services expansion 6. Identify next steps of goals and further develop strategies 7. Review meeting's action items and future agenda topics 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/730-7423
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 11, 2017 – 03:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 2615), Austin
Training and Outreach Subcommittee AGENDA: Texas Council on Consumer Direction Training and Outreach Subcommittee September 11, 2017 3 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 2615 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Roll call and chair update 2. Review summary of June 12, 2017, subcommittee meeting 3. Vote on outstanding items, including subcommittee goals and mission 4. Update from members on gathering and cataloging training materials assigned at last meeting 5. Discuss action items and future agenda items 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/730-7423
9/12/2017
Texas Board of Nursing
September 12, 2017 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe Street 3-460, Austin
Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Meeting AGENDA September 12, 2017 I. CALL TO ORDER-8:30 A.M. II. REVIEW OF THE AGENDA III. REVIEW OF THE MINUTES: August 8, 2017, Committee Meeting; July 31, 2017, Emergency Meeting; August 11, 2017, 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. AGREED ORDERS D. REINSTATEMENTS AGREED ORDERS E. ELIGIBILITY AGREED ORDERS F. DEFAULT REVOCATION ORDERS G. AGREED ORDER – KSTAR PILOT PROGRAM. Additional Information Contact: Kathy Hoffman, 512/305-2818
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 12, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Texas Council on Consumer Direction AGENDA: Texas Council on Consumer Direction September 12, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Introductions; Chair and Vice-Chair updates 2. Accept nominations for a new chair and vote to elect a new chair 3. Review and approve minutes from June 13, 2017, meeting 4. Electronic Visit Verification update 5. Consumer Directed Services rates 6. Post-legislative session update 7. Board of Nursing discussion 8. Lunch break 9. Intellectual and Developmental Disability Systems Redesign Advisory Committee update 10. State agency representative updates, including utilization chart review 11. Subcommittee updates and next steps 12. Public comment 13. Discuss meeting's action items and December 5, 2017, agenda 14. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: 512/730-7423
9/13/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 13, 2017 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee AGENDA: STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee September 13, 2017 9 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas, 78751 Texas Penal Code Section 46.035(c) states: "A license holder commits an offense if the license holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Texas Government Code, regardless of whether the handgun is concealed or carried in a shoulder or belt holster, in the room or rooms where a meeting of a governmental entity is held and if the meeting is an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and the entity provided notice as required by that chapter." Please note that this governmental meeting is, in the opinion of counsel representing the Health and Human Services Commission, an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and the Health and the Human Services Commission is providing notice of this meeting as required by Chapter 551. In addition, please note that the written communication required by Texas Penal Code Sections 30.06 and 30.07, prohibiting both concealed and open carry of handguns by Texas Government Code Chapter 411 licensees, will be posted at the entrances to this governmental meeting. 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Welcome and opening remarks a. Member introductions b. Meeting logistics 4. Adopt meeting minutes from June 14, 2017, meeting 5. Adopt committee operating principles 6. Primary care physicians for 18 to 21 year old members 7. Medically Dependent Children Program medical necessity 8. Health and Human Services Commission policy guidance updates a. Preferred providers – including durable medical equipment b. STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee report c. Next steps 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 Kari Brock, STAR Kids Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-424-6511, or kari.brock@hhsc.state.tx.us. People who wish to submit written testimony for public comment may do so either by hard copy or electronically. The address for hard copy submission is: Kari Brock, Medicaid and CHIP Services Department, Policy Development, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., MC-H310, Austin, TX 78751. The address for electronic submission is: STARKids@hhsc.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Additional Information Contact: 512/462-6337
9/15/2017
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
September 15, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Room 400A, Austin
A G E N D A A. KA Consideration of Temporary Suspension of: Pharmacy License #26701 of Health Fit Pharmacy; and Pharmacist License #52469 of Jeremy Branch A.1 Executive Session Concerning Temporary Suspension of the above-listed licensees. Additional Information Contact: C. Pavalasky, 512/305-8057
Texas Medical Board
September 15, 2017 – 09:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Medical Physicist Licensure Advisory Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Committee Member Report. 3. Executive Director Report. Legislative update 4. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding proposed amendments of rules and rule review to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 160 a. s160.7 Qualifications for Licensure. b. s160.10 Training Licensure 5. Consideration and approval of the May 16, 2016 Medical Physicist Licensure Advisory Committee meeting minutes. 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Texas Board of Nursing
September 15, 2017 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Dr., Austin
Eligibility & Disciplinary Advisory Committee TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING 333 GUADALUPE STREET, SUITE 3-460 AUSTIN, TX 78701 Agenda for Eligibility & Disciplinary Advisory Committee Meeting William P. Hobby Building, Tower III, Room 102 Friday, September 15, 2017- 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order. 2. Review and Approval of the Agenda. 3. Review and Approval of the Meeting Minutes of August 11, 2017. 4. Review and Discussion of proposed changes to Board Rule 213.28. 5. Review and Discussion of the Sunset Commission's adopted Recommendation 2.1 and amendments to Board Rules 213.27 and 217.12. 6. Items for Future Agenda. 7. Set Future Meeting Date. 8. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Jena Abel, 512/305-6822
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 15, 2017 – 10:30 AM
701 West 51st St. ( Health and Human Services Commission, John H. Winters Human Services Comple, Public Hearing Rooms 125W and 125), Austin
Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee AGENDA: Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee September 15, 2017 10:30 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission John H. Winters Human Services Complex Public Hearing Rooms 125W and 125C 701 West 51st St. Austin, Texas 78751 1. Approval of minutes of June 16, 2017, meeting 2. Administrator-in-training workgroup update 3. Review nursing facility administrator cases referred 4. Discuss future Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee meetings and agenda topics Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: 512/438-4417
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 from Mr. Gary Fomby 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 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
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
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 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
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
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
