(210 ILCS 49/2-102.5) Sec. 2-102.5. Psychiatric visits. For the purposes of this Act, any required psychiatric visit to a consumer may be conducted by an APRN or by a physician. An APRN shall observe consumers and staff and their interactions at least weekly, and the psychiatric medical director shall be present at the facility at least monthly to review interactions and make necessary modifications. (Source: P.A. 102-1053, eff. 6-10-22; 103-685, eff. 7-19-24.) |