Public Meeting Notice  Public Health Council Meeting, November 10, 2021

Note:  The November Public Health Council meeting will be held remotely as a video conference consistent with St. 2021, c. 20, s. 20, which provides for certain modifications to the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law due to COVID-19.

Members of the public may listen to the meeting proceedings by using the information below:

Dial in Telephone Number: 1-866-692-3580

Access code:  2431 390 7211                   

1. ROUTINE ITEMS
   1. Introductions.
   2. Updates from Acting Commissioner Margret Cooke.        
      • Review of Opioid-related Overdose Deaths, data as of 3^rd Quarter, 2021.
   3. Record of the Public Health Council Meeting held October 13, 2021. (Vote)

2. DETERMINATIONS OF NEED
   1. Request by Heywood Hospital for a substantial capital expenditure. (Vote)

3. PRELIMINARY REGULATIONS
   1. Overview of proposed repeal of 105 CMR 216, Massachusetts Wellness Tax Credit Incentive.

4. FINAL REGULATIONS
   1. Request to promulgate amendments to 105 CMR 150, Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities. (Vote)
   2. Request to promulgate amendments to 105 CMR 141, Licensure of Hospice Programs. (Vote)
   3. Request to promulgate 105 CMR 159, COVID-19 Vaccinations for Certain Staff Providing Home Care Services in Massachusetts. (Vote)

5. PRESENTATIONS
   1. New Results and Updates from the COVID-19 Community Impact Survey (CCIS).