Below is a list of legislative and state agency health care hearings scheduled between April 12 and May 2.
4/12/2014
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
April 12, 2014 – 01:15 PM
The Westin Galleria Hotel, 5060 W Alabama, Rm – Galleria I, Houston
Members of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy will participate in a Forum at the Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists' Annual Seminar Program. Additional Information Contact: Becky Damon, 512/305-8026
4/14/2014
House Homeland Security & Public Safety
April 14, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Capitol Extension Bldg., E2.010
As a follow-up to hearings held in 2013, the committee will meet to discuss interim charges: Regarding the fatal explosion in West, Texas on April 17, 2013, determine if any changes should be made to existing laws and rules relating to inspection, investigation, and enforcement of chemical facilities and state entities, and make specific recommendations on how to reduce the likelihood for damage, injury, or death. Review the Driver Responsibility Program and consider methods for overall improvement of the program. Additional Information Contact: Rep. Joe Pickett, 512/463-0600
House Committee on Public Health
April 14, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Capitol Extension Bldg., Room E2.012, Austin
The committee will meet to consider invited and public testimony on the following interim charges: Charge #2. Study and make recommendations for improvements to the licensing, regulation, and monitoring of compounding pharmacies, including a review of the joint cooperative efforts between the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, Department of State Health Services, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Consider the impact of the passage of SB 1100 (83R), additional appropriations made by the 83rd Legislature to strengthen inspections, and any relevant federal legislation. Charge #4. Examine the current practice for dispensation of biologic and follow-on biologic (biosimilar) pharmaceutical products in our state. Review any practices for interchangeability of drugs that might pertain to these particular medicines. Review and make recommendations regarding the substitution of biosimilar and biologic medicines. Additional Information Contact: Rep. Lois Kolkhorst, 512/463-0600
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 14, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4900 N Lamar Blvd, HHSC Brown-Heatly Bldg, Public Hearing Rm, Austin
STAR+PLUS Quality Council 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Adoption of prior meeting minutes (vote required) 4. Adoption of Guiding Principles (vote required) 5. Discussion of Council Responsibilities a. Legislative charge b. Discussion of work flow c. Discussion of member priorities and suggested report topics 6. Lunch 7. Service coordination presentation 8. Performance measures presentation 9. Quality Improvement Strategy presentation 10. Summary of Activities Report presentation 11. Council discussion of agenda items 8 through 10 12. Public Comment 13. Other business: a. Relating to the Council legislative charge b. Relating to STAR+PLUS quality 14. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Charles Bredwell, 512/462-6337
4/15/2014
House Committee on Human Services
April 15, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Capitol Extension Bldg., Room E2.030, Austin
The committee will convene to hear invited and public testimony on the following interim charge(s): Monitor the implementation of Foster Care Redesign. Evaluate its impact on the child welfare system in areas of the state where redesign is underway, including transition from the legacy system, foster family retention and recruitment, placement stability, permanency, and child safety. Evaluate the affordability and efficiency of the Texas adoption process. Additional Information Contact: Rep. Pena Raymond, 512/463-0558
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 15, 2014 – 09:00 AM
2405 Robert Dedman Dr. (UT Thompson Conf. Center, Rm 3.102), Austin
Institute of Health Care Quality and Efficiency Board of Directors (IHCQE) Work Group D: Productivity and Process Improvement 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Discuss Work Group D Potential Topic Areas and Recommendations 3. Review Staff and Work Group Action Items 4. Public Comment 5. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
April 15, 2014 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-400B, Austin
Agenda I. Review of evaluations of responses to RFQ 515-14-0005 II. Discussion and Recommendations III. Review of Budget Proposal for FY2016-2017 IV. Discussion and Recommendations V. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Cathy Stella, 512/305-8013
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 15, 2014 – 10:45 PM
2405 Robert Dedman Dr. (UT Thompson Conf. Ctr., Room 3.102), Austin
Institute of Health Care Quality and Efficiency Board of Directors (IHCQE) Work Group B: Best Practices and Patient and Stakeholder Engagement 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Discuss Work Group B Potential Topic Areas and Recommendations. 3. Review Staff and Work Group Action Items. 4. Public Comment. 5. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 15, 2014 – 12:30 PM
2405 Robert Dedman Dr., UT Thompson Conference Ctr., Rm 3.102, Austin
Institute of Health Care Quality and Efficiency Board of Directors (IHCQE) Inaugural Recommendations Evaluation Work Group (Working Lunch) 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Review Work Group Evaluation Process 3. Discuss Inaugural Recommendations 4. Review Staff and Work Group Action Items 5. Public Comment 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 15, 2014 – 01:00 PM
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Laredo Regional Campus, D. D. Hachar Building, Auditorium (2nd Floor) , 1937 E. Bustamante, Laredo
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session for Providers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 1 p.m. session will be directed towards acute care and long-term services and supports providers. Laredo is part of the Hidalgo service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Jefferson, Lubbock, Nueces and Tarrant. Please visit http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for updates. 1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 6. Questions and Answers 7. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 15, 2014 – 01:15 PM
2405 Robert Dedman Dr. (UT Thompson Conf. Ctr., Room 3.102), Austin
Institute of Health Care Quality and Efficiency Board of Directors (IHCQE) Work Group A: Measurement and Analytics 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Discuss Work Group A Potential Topic Areas and Recommendations. 3. Review Staff and Work Group Action Items. 4. Public Comment. 5. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 15, 2014 – 03:00 PM
2405 Robert Dedman Dr. (UT Thompson Conf. Ctr., Room 3.102), Austin
Institute of Health Care Quality and Efficiency Board of Directors (IHCQE) Work Group C: Innovative Payment and Delivery Systems 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Discuss Work Group C Potential Topic Areas and Recommendations 3. Review Staff and Work Group Action Items 4. Public Comment 5. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
Texas Board of Nursing
April 15, 2014 – 03:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
Training agenda I. Training on Boardocs, New Board Software for Paperless Meetings. Additional Information Contact: 512/305-6811
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 15, 2014 – 04:00 PM
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Laredo Regional Campus, D. D. Hachar Building, Auditorium (2nd Floor) , 1937 E. Bustamante, Laredo
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information for Consumers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 4 p.m. session will be directed towards consumers, families and other stakeholders. Laredo is part of the Hidalgo service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Jefferson, Lubbock, Nueces and Tarrant. Please visit http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for updates. 1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 6. Questions and Answers 7. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
4/16/2014
Texas Board of Nursing
April 16, 2014 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Regular Meeting April 16-17, 2014. The agenda is available online.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 16, 2014 – 10:30 AM
6330 East Highway 290, ITT Institute Bldg, Theory/Classrooms #3 and #4, Austin
The Perinatal Advisory Council (PAC) 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Approval of the Minutes (Meeting of February 25, 2014) 3. Continued discussion on Neonatal Standards 4. Lunch (Recess) 5. Subcommittee Report: Neonatal Designation 6. Public Comment 7. Set Agendas, Dates, Times and Locations of 2014 Meetings 8. Adjourn Contact: David Williams, Council Coordinator, Health and Human Services Commission, 6330 East Highway 290, Austin, TX 78723, (512) 380-4374; email: david.williams@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: David Williams, 512/380-4374
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 16, 2014 – 01:00 PM
South Texas College, Pecan Campus – Cooper Center, 3201 W. Pecan Blvd., McAllen
Medicaid Manged Care Initiatives Information Session for Providers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 1 p.m. session will be directed towards acute care and long-term services and supports providers. McAllen is part of the Hidalgo service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Jefferson, Lubbock, Nueces and Tarrant. Please visit http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for updates. 1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 6. Integrated care demonstration project for fully Medicare-Medicaid dual eligible individuals 7. Questions and Answers 8. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Board of Nursing
April 16, 2014 – 02:00 PM
333 Guadalupe Street, Austin
Board of Nursing for the state of Texas notice of public hearing for Consideration of a Proposal from Texas Lutheran University To Establish A Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Education Program in Seguin, Texas Date and Time: April 16, 2014 at 2:00 PM Place: Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe Street Tower 2, Room 225 Austin, Texas The Board will hear testimony from individuals who wish to present information concerning the proposal. Written testimony will also be considered and should be received in the Board's office by April 11, 2013. Address written testimony to: Katherine Thomas, MN, RN, FAAN, Executive Director Texas Board of Nursing 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 Austin, Texas 78701-3942. Additional Information Contact: Virginia Ayars, 512/305-7660
Texas Board of Nursing
April 16, 2014 – 02:20 PM
333 Guadalupe Street, Austin
Board of Nursing for the state of Texas notice of public hearing for Consideration of a Proposal from Clarendon College To Establish An Associate Degree Nursing Education Program in Pampa, Texas Date and Time: April 16, 2014 at 2:20 PM Place: Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe Street Tower 2, Room 225 Austin, Texas The Board will hear testimony from individuals who wish to present information concerning the proposal. Written testimony will also be considered and should be received in the Board's office by April 11, 2013. Address written testimony to: Katherine Thomas, MN, RN, FAAN, Executive Director Texas Board of Nursing 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 Austin, Texas 78701-3942. Additional Information Contact: Virginia Ayars, 512/305-7660
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 16, 2014 – 04:00 PM
South Texas College
Pecan Campus – Cooper Center, 3201 W. Pecan Blvd., McAllen
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session for Consumers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 4 p.m. session will be directed towards consumers, families and other stakeholders. McAllen is part of the Hidalgo service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Jefferson, Lubbock and Nueces. 1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 6. Integrated care demonstration project for fully Medicare-Medicaid dual eligible individuals 7. Questions and Answers 8. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
4/17/2014
Texas Board of Nursing
April 17, 2014 – 08:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Regular Meeting April 16-17, 2014. The agenda is available online.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 17, 2014 – 08:30 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Promoting Independence Advisory Committee. 1. Welcome/Business 2. Status: STAR+PLUS Expansion and Senate Bill (SB) 7 3. STAR+PLUS and Nurse Delegation 4. Community First Choice 5. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Update 6. Public Input 7. Home and Community Based Services New Federal Rule 8. Preadmission Screening and Resident Review and Behavioral Health 9. Intellectual and Development Disabilities (IDD) Assessment Instrument 10. IDD Managed Care Pilots 11. Rider 39 Update 12. State Supported Living Center Relocation Specialists 13. 1915 (i) 14. Status: SB 7 Advisory Committees 14a. Intermediate Care Facility/Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Redesign 14b. STAR+PLUS Quality 14c. STAR KIDS 14d. Behavioral Health Integration 15. Subcommittee Reports: 15a. Report from the Subcommittee on Housing 15b. Report from the Subcommittee on Direct Service Workers 15c. Report from the Employment First Advisory Committee 16. Adjourn. Contact: Bill Macdonald, Promoting Independence Initiative Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services, 512-438-4157.
Department of State Health Services
April 17, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Austin State Hospital, W Auditorium, Bldg 582, 4110 Guadalupe St, Austin
House Bill 3793 Advisory Panel The Advisory Panel will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: I. Call Meeting to Order II. Opening Remarks III. Member Introduction IV. Meeting Overview and Discussion Regarding Future Panel Meetings V. Approval of Minutes from the March 20, 2014 Meeting VI. Presentation by Texas Appleseed VII. Discussion on Judicial Engagement and Outreach VIII. Lunch Break IX. Update on Status of Rider 83 (10 Year Plan) X. Discussion on Capacity Management XI. Public Comment XII. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Tamra Boyd, 512/206-5056
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 17, 2014 – 10:00 AM
2405 Robert Dedman Dr. (UT Thompson Conf. Ctr., Rm 3.102), Austin
Behavioral Health Integration Advisory Committee (BHIAC) Please park in Lot 40 only. Parking in other lots may result in ticketing or towing of vehicle. 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Review and Approval of the March 19, 2014 minutes 3. Review of Workgroups Recommendation Results 4. Lunch Break (Recess 45 minutes) 5. BHIAC Discussion and Final Vote on Recommendations 6. BHIAC Discussion on composition of Recommendations for Executive Commissioner 7. Public Comment 8. Discussion of next meeting in June 2014 and possible Agenda Items for BHIAC. 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Monica Thyssen, 512/462-6217
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 17, 2014 – 01:00 PM
Brownsville Community Health Center, DBA New Horizon Medical Center, 191 East Price Rd., Brownsville
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session for Providers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 1 p.m. session will be directed towards acute care and long-term services and supports providers. Brownsville is part of the Hidalgo service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Jefferson, Lubbock, Nueces and Tarrant. Please visit http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for updates. 1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 7. Questions and Answers 7. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Department of Aging and Disability Services
April 17, 2014 – 03:00 PM
Via Videoconference, see selected sites below
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) is holding a video public hearing at the hosting sites below to solicit stakeholder input for the agency's 2016-17 Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR). A draft LAR is expected by mid-summer. The following are the videoconference hosting sites: * Abilene — 4601 South First Street — Room K 106 * Beaumont — 350 Pine Street — Room 9133 * Edinburg — 2520 South Veterans Blvd. * El Paso — 401 East Franklin Street — Ste. 450 * Grand Prairie — 801 Highway 161 — Lone Star Room * Houston — 5425 Polk Street — Rooms 4B – 4E * Lubbock — 6302 Iola Avenue — Room 203 * San Antonio — 11307 Roszell Street — Room 2001 * Tyler — 302 E. Rieck Street — Room 117 At these public hearings, if you have a proposed solution to offer, please provide the details of your recommendation. Describe the result that you hope to see from the implementation of your recommendation. Do not worry about specific costs — DADS will develop these later. However, if you have an idea of the general cost involved, feel free to provide that information. You do not need to specify which goal, objective or strategy corresponds to your recommendation. However, if you have an idea of where the request might fit into the DADS budget structure, feel free to provide that information. Additional Information Contact: 512/438-4157
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 17, 2014 – 04:00 PM
Brownsville Community Health Center, DBA New Horizon Medical Center, 191 East Price Rd., Brownsville
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session for Consumers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 4 p.m. session will be directed towards consumers, families, and other stakeholders. Brownsville is part of the Hidalgo service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Jefferson, Lubbock, Nueces and Tarrant. Please visit http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for updates. 1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 6. Questions and Answers 7. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
4/22/2014
Joint House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence & House Committee on Corrections
April 22, 2014 – 10:00 AM
JHR Bldg., Room 140, Austin
The Committee will consider Interim Charge #2 in a joint hearing with the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee: Examine the association between co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use disorders and parole revocation among inmates from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Review current policies and procedures for incarcerating individuals with a dual mental health diagnosis in both state and county correctional facilities and examine potential remedies within the State's criminal justice system to ensure that the public is protected and that individuals with a mental health diagnosis receive a continuum of mental health services. Additional Information Contact: Rep. Tan Parker, 512/463-0688
4/23/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 23, 2014 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., HHSC Brown-Heatly, Room 1420, Austin
Employment First Task Force 1. Call to order 2. Welcome and Introductions 3. Discussion of the Responsibilities and Authority of the Task Force 4. Presentation of Employment-First background 5. Overview of current employment services 6. Discussion of Operational procedures and Bylaws 7. Review of Meeting schedule 8. Public Comment 9. Announcements 10. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Adrienne Nevola, 512/438-3641
4/24/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 24, 2014 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg., Rm 1420, Austin
Council on Children and Families (CCF) Agenda: 1. Welcome, Introductions and Announcements 2. Approve January 21, 2014 Meeting Minutes (Action Required) 3. Presentation: Texas System of Care 4. Council Business a. New Youth Member b. Legislative Appropriations Request Analysis Report (Action Required) c. Stakeholder Meeting d. Council Report 5. CCF Member Agencies may present Updates to the Council: Health and Human Services Commission Department of Aging and Disabilities Services Department of State Health Services Department of Family and Protective Services Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services Texas Education Agency Texas Workforce Commission Texas Juvenile Justice Department Texas Department of Criminal Justice 6. Public Testimony 7. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken following each item, after a staff presentation, and/or before a vote on an action item. Additional Information Contact: Alice Antilley, 512/420-2849
Department of State Health Services
April 24, 2014 – 10:00 AM
ITT Building, 6330 Highway 290 East, Austin
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order Discussion, public comment, and possible action on the following items: Advisory Council Members (Public comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) 1. GETAC strategic planning session in accordance with Health and Safety Code, Chapter 773, Section 773.012(l). General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Review and list agenda items for next meeting Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-2780
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 24, 2014 – 01:00 PM
4900 N Lamar Blvd, Brown-Heatly Bldg, Pub Hearing Rms 1420-1430, Austin
Consumer Direction Workgroup (CDW) 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Chair Report 3. Presiding Officer Report 4. Review of CDW committee structure, activities, possible meeting dates and priorities for 2014 5. Break (Recess) 6. Status of Biennial Report to the Legislature 7. Discussion of New Member Recruitment Process 8. DADS Update: Elizabeth Jones 9. Public Comment 10. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kay Lambert, 512/462-6287
4/25/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 25, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4900 N Lamar Blvd, HHSC Brown-Heatly Bldg., Public HearingRooms 1420-1430, Austin
Consumer Direction Workgroup (CDW) 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Approval of Minutes (October 25, 2013) 3. Chair Report 4. Update by Texas Workforce Committee: Dina Testoni 5. Presiding Officer Report 6. Reports from CDW representatives on Senate Bill 7 Advisory Committees 7. Review of CDW committee structure, actions, and priorities for 2014 8. Standing committee reports a. Quality Improvement Committee: Report includes recommendation for consideration by the full Workgroup (action item) b. Public Comment on Quality Improvement Committee recommendation c. Service Expansion Committee d. Employer Support Committee e. Education and Outreach Committee 9. State Agency Reports a. HHSC b. DARS c. DADS: New Rules Project 10. Lunch break (Recess) 11. Public Comment 12. Unfinished Business 13. New Business 14. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kay Lambert, 512/462-6287
Texas Board of Nursing
April 25, 2014 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Task Force to Study Implications of Growth in Nursing Education Programs 1. Call to Order – Chair Pat Yoder-Wise Welcome and Introductions of New Members 2. Approval of Minutes from Nov. 5th meeting 3. Review of Questions posed during Nov. 5th meeting 4. THECB Grant RFPs Related to Nursing Education Update-Chris Fowler 5. 2013 NEPIS Survey Update-Pam Lauer 6. Lunch 7. Survey Update 8. Review of Draft Guideline 9. Plans for Next Meeting 10. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Jan Hooper, 512/305-6814
4/29/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 29, 2014 – 10:00 AM
701 W 51st St. (John H. Winters Bldg, Public Hearing Room), Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee 1) Welcome and Introductions 2) Old Business a) Review and adopt minutes from the January 7, 2014 meeting b) Review and adopt Operating Guidelines Document 3) Subcommittees Breakout One a) Subcommittee A: Assessment Tool b) Subcommittee B: Behavioral Health Services c) Subcommittee C: Employment Services 4) General Session Working Lunch and Subcommittee Debriefing 5) Subcommittees Breakout Two a) Subcommittee D: Housing b) Subcommittee E: Quality c) Subcommittee F: Transition to Managed Care 6) General Session and Other Business a) Community First Choice Update b) Potential agenda topics and schedule for next meeting c) General Discussion 7) Public Comment 8) Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jonas Schwartz, 512/462-6292
5/2/2014
Department of State Health Services
May 2, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Coastal Bend RAC, 1201 Laguna Shores, Corpus Christi
Injury Prevention Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order Approval of Minutes Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Review/update of hospital-based injury prevention program components and materials a. Data workgroup b. Partner workgroup c. Training workgroup d. Strategies workgroup e. Evaluation workgroup 2. Review of GETAC position statement on injury and violence prevention workforce development General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for the GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/834-6700 X 2032
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