Long-term Care Facilities Council (LTCFC) Agenda

June 16, 2021 - 1:00pm

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting will be conducted virtually using Microsoft Teams only.  Join the meeting here.

There is not a physical location for this meeting.

Closed captioning for this meeting is available. Viewers are asked to highlight the closed captioning symbol "cc" on the bottom of their viewing screen to enable this function.

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

1. Welcome and opening remarks
2. Consideration of March 9, 2021, minutes for approval (vote required)
3. Adoption of bylaws
4. Election of vice-chair
5. Report from subcommittees
   1. Licensing
   2. Regulatory
   3. Reimbursement
   4. Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
6. Nursing facility minimum reimbursement
7. Approved legislation bills related to long-term care facilities
8. Update on recommendations from the LTCFC Report
9. Public comment
10. Review of action items and agenda items for future meeting
11. Adjourn and thank you

Public Comment: The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) welcomes public comments pertaining to topics related to long-term care facilities. Members of the public who wish to provide public comment are asked to complete a Public Comment form here.

Members of the public who would like to provide written public comment to HHSC may email ltcfc@hhsc.state.tx.us no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, June 14, 2021. Please include your name and the organization you are representing, or that you are speaking as a private citizen. Staff will not read written comments aloud during the meeting, but comments will be forwarded to state staff and LTCFC members for their consideration.  Comments should not include confidential information or protected health information.

If you would like to register to provide oral comments, please mark the correct box on the Public Comment form. Instructions for providing oral comment will be emailed to you. Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, June 14, 2021.  Members of the public may also use the Microsoft Teams Live Event Q&A section during the meeting to submit a request to provide public comment.  The request must contain your name and the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen, as well as your direct phone number. Do not include confidential information or protected health information in comments.

Public comment is limited to three minutes. Each speaker must state their name and state either the organization they are representing or that they are speaking as a private citizen. Public members who are using handouts are asked to provide an electronic copy in accessible PDF format. Handouts are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Handouts must be emailed to ltcfc@hhsc.state.tx.us immediately after registering and include the name of the person who will be commenting. Do not include confidential information or protected health information in handouts. Staff will not read handouts aloud during the meeting, but handouts will be provided to LTCFC members and state staff. It is not permissible for public speakers to interject or ask questions to LTCFC members during the rest of the meeting.

Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Laura Gutierrez, Long-term Care Facilities Council Coordinator, at ltcfc@hhsc.state.tx.us.

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

People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Gutierrez at ltcfc@hhsc.state.tx.us at least 72 hours before the meeting so arrangements can be made.