Public Meeting Notice  Public Health Council Meeting, October 9, 2024

Note: The October 9th 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.

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

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Dial in Telephone Number: 929-436-2866 

Webinar ID: 922 5202 4016

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1. ROUTINE ITEMS
   1. Introductions.
   2. Updates from Commissioner Robert Goldstein.
   3. Record of the Public Health Council Meeting held September 11, 2024 (Vote).
2. PRELIMINARY REGULATIONS
   1. Overview of proposed amendments to 105 CMR 130.000, Hospital Licensure.
   2. Overview of proposed amendments to 105 CMR 140.000, Licensure of Clinics.
   3. Overview of proposed rescission of 105 CMR 142.000, Operation and maintenance of birth centers.
3. INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION
   1. Overview of Healthcare Associated Infections, 2023.

The Commissioner and the Public Health Council are defined by law as constituting the Department of Public Health. The Council has one regular meeting per month. These meetings are open to public attendance except when the Council meets in Executive Session. The Council's meetings are not hearings, nor do members of the public have a right to speak or address the Council. The docket will indicate whether or not floor discussions are anticipated. For purposes of fairness since the regular meeting is not a hearing and is not advertised as such, presentations from the floor may require delaying a decision until a subsequent meeting.