Section 801.440  Research

a)         Youth participation in medical, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic experiments shall be prohibited.  This does not preclude individual treatment of youth based on the need for a specific medical procedure that is generally not available.

b)         Prior to the conduct of any research, the research request shall be submitted to the Licensing Administrator for review and approval.

c)         Approved research shall be conducted in accordance with 20 Ill. Adm. Code 106.

d)         The facility may collaborate with juvenile justice and social service agencies in information gathering, exchange, and standardization subject to the approval of the Licensing Administrator.