HHSC: Council on Consumer Direction

Meeting Summary. The purpose of the Council is to advise HHSC on the development, implementation, expansion, and delivery of services through consumer direction, in all programs offering long-term services and supports that enhance a consumer's ability to have freedom and exercise control and authority over the consumer's choices, regardless of age or disability. Visit the Consumer Directed Services (CDS) homepage for more information about the CDS option. Introduction Mika Bradford convened the meeting and members introduced themselves. The minutes from the meeting on April 13, 2018, were approved as written. Policy issues and Meeting Highlights The Council met in their quarterly meeting and adopted bylaws. They received the following updates: Provider Investigation (PI) transitioned to HHSC as a result of S.B. 200, 84th Regular Session (Sunset Legislation) and joined the HHSC Regulatory Division on September 1, 2017. PI investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, and e