The final Hospital Level of Care Designations for Maternal Care, 25 TAC, Chapter 133, Subchapter K, §§133.201 – 133.210 were published in the February 16, 2018 edition of the Texas Register, and become effective March 1, 2018. The published rules can be found at: Texas Register on 43 TexReg 875 – 887 of the February 16 edition. Be on More >>
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Next PAC Meeting to Take Place November 20th in Austin
The Perinatal Advisory Council will have its fifth and final meeting of 2017 on Monday November 20th from 10:30-3:30 in Austin. They will meet in the public hearing rooms (1st floor) at the Brown-Heatly building located at 4900 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751. If you cannot attend in person this meeting will be webcast. To watch click More >>
HHS Now Accepting PAC Membership Applications
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is accepting applications for membership on the Perinatal Advisory Council. The council develops and recommends criteria for hospital designation levels of care capabilities for neonatal and maternal services. Council members serve 3-year terms. The council meets at least quarterly and needs representatives for the following: One physician specializing More >>
Perinatal Advisory Council to Meet Sept. 18
The next meeting of the Perinatal Advisory Council will take place Sept. 18 at the Health & Human Services Commission in Austin. Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to David Williams, Council Coordinator, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-380-4374, or david.williams@hhsc.state.tx.us. More information is available online.
DSHS Posts Centers of Excellence for Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy Draft Rule
The Department of State Health Services has posted the draft rule for Centers of Excellence for Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy designation. The draft rule will be discussed later today at a stakeholder meeting in Austin: Dell Children’s Medical Center Boardroom 1:00 – 5:00 PM 4900 Mueller Blvd. Austin, TX 78723
DSHS Posts Draft Maternal Designation Rules
The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has recently shared draft maternal designation rules for stakeholder review. Questions and comments should be addressed to: Jewell Potter Neonatal Program Specialist Office of EMS and Trauma Systems Coordination Division of Regulatory Services (512) 834-6700 ext.2166 jewell.potter@dshs.state.tx.us
Neonatal Designation Q&A Sessions
The Department of State Health Services will host two upcoming Q&A sessions on the neonatal designation process. Thursday, May 18 TSA J, Texas J RAC Odessa Regional Medical Center East Auditorium 520 E. 6th Street Odessa, Texas 7976 12 PM – 4 PM Monday, May 22 TSA U, Coastal Bend RAC, Driscoll Children’s Hospital 3533 More >>
Maternal Draft Rules Stakeholder Meetings
The Department of State Health Services is hosting opportunities throughout the state for stakeholders to provide input on the upcoming maternal rulemaking process. Wednesday, May 17 TSA B, BRAC, Covenant Children’s Arnett Room (6th Floor) 4015 22nd Place Lubbock, Texas 79410 10 AM – 4 PM Friday, May 19 TSA I, Border RAC, Border RAC More >>
Perinatal Advisory Council Meeting Next Week
The Perinatal Advisory Council will meet Tuesday, May 16, at 10:30 am at the Texas Health & Human Services Commission in Austin. Members of the public and stakeholders may attend the meeting in-person (4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78751) or view the live-stream online. https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/meetings-events/2017/05/16/perinatal-advisory-council
Perinatal Advisory Council Meeting
The Perinatal Advisory Council (PAC) will meet Oct. 25 at 10:30 am at the Health & Human Services Commission in Austin. more information is available on the TETAF calendar. Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to David Williams, Council Coordinator, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-380-4374, or david.williams@hhsc.state.tx.us. This meeting is More >>