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Health and Human Services Executive Council
February 20, 2020
Regulatory

Welcome and Opening Remarks. The meeting was convened on February 20th, 2020, by the executive Commissioner. Novel Coronavirus Update. Dr. Hellerstedt stated that their focus is on preventing the spread of the virus in Texas. They have activated The State Medical Observation Center (SMOC). This entity maintains communication with the public and stakeholders. Coronavirus can infect people and animals. This is called a novel virus because it has not been seen in people before. Therefore, there is no innate immunity. Ninety-nine percent of the deaths have occurred in China. There are 15 confirmed cases in the US and most are travel-related. Texas has one confirmed case and several hundred people in Texas are being monitored because they have traveled to high-risk areas.
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HHSC: Perinatal Advisory Council
February 12, 2020
Regulatory

The Perinatal Advisory Council develops and recommends criteria for designating levels of neonatal and maternal care. The Perinatal Advisory Council, created by House Bill 15 of the 83rd Texas Legislature…
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HHSC: Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke
February 7, 2020
Regulatory

The Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke conducts health education, public awareness and community outreach; improves access to treatment; coordinates activities among state agencies; and develops a database of recommendations for treatment and care. During the 76th session of the Texas Legislature, lawmakers passed House Bill 2085, which included the creation of the Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke.
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HHSC: Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee
February 5, 2020
Regulatory

The Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee advises HHSC and makes recommendations to state leadership on implementation of the Aging Texas Well Initiative. Texas Gov. Rick Perry issued an executive order…
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HHSC: Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response
February 4, 2020
Regulatory

The Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response provides expert, evidence-based assessments, protocols, and recommendations related to state responses to infectious diseases and serves as a reliable and transparent…
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HHSC: Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services
January 29, 2020
Regulatory

The Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services develops recommendations for the bed day allocation methodology, the bed day utilization review protocol including a peer review process, and advises on a comprehensive plan for coordination of forensic services. The Department of State Health Services established the Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services in accordance with S.B. 1507, 84th Legislature, Regular Session, 2015. The purpose of the committee is to provide customer/consumer and stakeholder input to the Health and Human Services system in the form of recommendations regarding access to forensic services within the state of Texas. The JCAFS considers and makes recommendations to the Legislature consistent with the committee’s purpose.
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