Section 50.40  General Responsibilities

a)         OIG shall notify the Authorized Representative when OIG opens an investigation and the Authorized Representative will then notify the victim or guardian (if applicable) and the accused employee, in writing, when an investigation will be opened.

b)         If an OIG investigation results in a substantiated finding of Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Egregious Neglect, or Financial Exploitation by an employee, it shall result in the accused employee's identity and the OIG finding being reported to the Registry in accordance with Section 50.90.

c)         OIG investigations may include, but are not limited to, site visits, telephone contacts, requests for written statements and responses from the Community Agency or the facility.

d)         Nothing in this Part precludes a Community Agency or facility from taking immediate action that may include protecting the individuals from danger or harm, notifying appropriate law enforcement officials, or taking any other Administrative Action deemed necessary by the Community Agency or facility, unless otherwise directed by OIG. The agency shall request approval from OIG prior to conducting its own full investigation beyond what is outlined in Section 50.30(f)(4).

(Source:  Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 5663, effective April 4, 2023)