Medical Advisory Board Open Meeting (MAB) Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Agenda

This meeting will be conducted live and virtually through Microsoft Teams.

Virtual meeting link can be found on the MAB webpage: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/medical-advisory-board.

1. Call to Order
2. Introduction of New Members
3. Update from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
4. Review of the Proposed MAB Bylaws
   1. Recommend vote to Approve Bylaws at December 2023 Meeting
   2. Recommend vote for MAB Chair at December 2023 Meeting
   3. Recommend vote for MAB Vice-chair at December 2023 Meeting
   4. Recommend vote for three MAB representatives for the Executive Council occur at December 2023 Meeting
5. Discussion of revisions to the Medical History Form
6. Discussion of revisions to the DL 45
7. Discussion of MAB Guidelines
8. Action Items
   1. Approval of the Revisions to the Medical History Form
   2. Approval of the Revisions to the DL 45
   3. Recommendations for the Guidelines
9. Update on MAB Exceptional Item (EI)
10. Statutory and Rule Revision Discussion
    1. Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 12, Subchapter H, §§12.091-12.095
    2. Texas Administrative Code, Subchapter L, Rule §1.152
11. Public Comment
12. Next Meeting Priorities
13. Next Meeting
14. Adjourn

Public Comment: The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) welcomes public comments pertaining to topics related to Emergency Health Care. Members of the public are encouraged to participate in this process by providing written public comment to DSHS by emailing Jorie.Klein@dshs.texas.gov  no later than 5:00 p.m., September 22, 2023. Please include your name and either the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen. Written comments are limited to three minutes and will be read during the meeting for consideration by the MAB. The request must contain your name, the name of the organization you represent or that you are speaking as a private citizen, and your direct phone number.

Public comment is limited to three minutes. Speakers must state their name, affiliation, and on whose behalf they are speaking. Public members who are using handouts are asked to provide an electronic copy in accessible pdf format that will be distributed by DSHS staff to the MAB members, state staff, and for public distribution. Handouts are limited to two pages of documentation (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Handouts must be emailed to DSHS no later than 5:00 p.m., September 22, 2023, and include the name of the person who will be commenting.

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

Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Jorie Klein, DSHS, at 512-535-8538 or Jorie.Klein@dshs.texas.gov.

People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Jorie.Klein@dshs.texas.gov at 512-535-8538 or at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made.