Section 350.300  Alcoholism Treatment Programs in Long-Term Care Facilities

a)         A facility that desires to provide an alcoholism treatment program shall first receive written approval from the Department.  Approval will be granted only if the facility can demonstrate that the program will not interfere in any way with the residents in the other parts of the facility.

b)         Any alcoholism treatment program in a facility shall meet the requirements of the Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Treatment and Intervention Licenses Code and the Substance Use Disorder Act.

c)         The alcoholism treatment program shall be in a separate distinct part of the facility, and shall include all beds in that distinct part.  It shall be separated from the rest of the facility, and have separate entrances.

d)         Beds designated for alcoholism treatment shall not be used for long-term care residents, nor shall beds designated for long-term care residents be used for residents undergoing treatment for alcoholism.

e)         The alcoholism treatment program staff shall not perform services in the long-term care distinct part of the facility, nor shall long-term care program staff provide any services in the alcoholism treatment designated area.

f)         Joint use of laundry, food service, housekeeping and administrative services is permitted, provided prior written approval is obtained from the Department.  Approval will be granted only if the facility can demonstrate that joint usage will not interfere in any way with the residents in other distinct of the facility.

(Source:  Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 2546, effective January 30, 2024)