Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee (MMMRC) Agenda

This meeting will be webcast. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the address above or access a live stream of the meeting at https://texashhsmeetings.org/HHSWebcast. Select the tab for the Moreton M-100 Live on the date and time for this meeting. Please e-mail Webcasting@hhsc.state.tx.us if you have any problems with the webcasting function.

This meeting will also be conducted via videoconference call in accordance with the requirements of Section 551.127, Government Code. The member of the Committee presiding over the meeting will be physically present at the location specified above.

Attendees who would like to provide public comment should see the Public Comment section below.

1. Call to order, welcome, roll call, and introductions
2. Consideration of September 2, 2022, draft meeting minutes
3. Remarks from Dr. Jennifer Shuford and update to the 2019 cohort
4. Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee Operational and Maternal Health and Safety Initiatives updates
5. Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee Subcommittee updates
6. Future agenda items
7. Public Comment
8. Adjourn

Public comment may be taken on any agenda item.

Public Comment: DSHS welcomes public comments pertaining to Texas maternal mortality and morbidity. This meeting will conclude at 11:00 a.m. To best accommodate oral public comment, DSHS strongly encourages pre-registering for public comment, and registering onsite no later than 8:15 a.m. The committee will hear oral public comment in order of registration. If time permits, comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker, but may be further limited by DSHS if more registrants need to be accommodated before the meeting concludes at 11:00 a.m. Members of the public who would like to provide public comment may choose from the following options:

1. Oral comments provided virtually: Members of the public must pre-register to provide oral comments virtually during the meeting by completing a Public Comment Registration form at https://texashhsmeetings.org/MMMRC_PCReg_Dec2022 no later than 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Please mark the correct box on the Public Comment Registration form and provide your name, either the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen, and your direct phone number. If you have completed the Public Comment Registration form, you will receive an email the day before the meeting with instructions for providing virtual public comment. Public comment is limited to three minutes. Each speaker providing oral public comments virtually must ensure their face is visible and their voice audible to the other participants while they are speaking. Each speaker must state their name and on whose behalf, they are speaking (if anyone). If you pre-register to speak and wish to provide a handout before the meeting, please submit an electronic copy in accessible PDF format that will be distributed by HHS staff to MMMRC members and State staff. Handouts are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Handouts must be emailed to MaternalHealth@dshs.texas.gov immediately after pre-registering, but no later than 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2022, and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments or handouts. Staff will not read handouts aloud during the meeting, but handouts will be provided to MMMRC members and State staff.


2. Written comments: Members of the public may provide written public comments by completing a Public Comment Registration form at https://texashhsmeetings.org/MMMRC_PCReg_Dec2022. A member of the public who wishes to provide written public comments must email the comments to MaternalHealth@dshs.texas.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Please include your name and the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen. Written comments must be emailed to DSHS immediately after pre-registering and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Written comments are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments. Staff will not read written comments aloud during the meeting, but comments will be provided to MMMRC members and State staff. 


3. Oral comments provided in-person at the meeting location: Members of the public may provide oral public comment during the meeting in person at the meeting location either by pre-registering using the form above or without pre-registering by completing a form at the entrance to the meeting room. Do not include health or other confidential information in your comments.

Note: These procedures may be revised at the discretion of HHSC.

Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Sarah Beard at (512) 776-7373. Due to COVID-19, the staff is teleworking. Please leave a message, and staff will return your call. You may also email questions to MaternalHealth@dshs.texas.gov.

This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting.

Persons with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require assistive technology or services should contact Sarah Beard at 512-776-7373 or Sarah.Beard@dshs.texas.gov at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made.