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90_HB2040
210 ILCS 35/5 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4185
210 ILCS 45/1-101 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4151-101
Amends the Community Living Facilities Licensing Act by
making technical and grammatical changes to the Section
concerning licensing standards. Amends the Nursing Home Care
Act. Adds a caption and makes a technical change to the
short title Section.
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1 AN ACT in relation to care facilities, amending certain
2 named Acts.
3 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
4 represented in the General Assembly:
5 Section 5. The Community Living Facilities Licensing Act
6 is amended by changing Section 5 as follows:
7 (210 ILCS 35/5) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4185)
8 Sec. 5. Licensing standards. The Department shall
9 promulgate rules and regulations establishing minimum
10 standards for licensing of Community Living Facilities.
11 These rules shall regulate:
12 (1) The location of Community Living Facilities. These
13 provisions shall insure that the Community Living Facilities
14 are in appropriate neighborhoods and shall prohibit
15 concentration of these housing programs in communities.
16 (2) The operation and conduct of Community Living
17 Facilities.
18 (3) The general financial ability, competence,
19 character, and qualifications of the applicant to provide
20 appropriate care and comply with this Act.
21 (4) The appropriateness, safety, cleanliness, and
22 general adequacy of the premises, including maintenance of
23 adequate fire protection and health standards, conforming to
24 State laws and municipal codes, to provide for the physical
25 comfort, well-being, care, and protection of the residents.
26 (5) The number, character, training, and qualifications
27 of personnel directly responsible for the residents.
28 (6) Provisions for food, clothing, educational
29 opportunities, social activities, home furnishings, and
30 personal property to insure the healthy physical, emotional,
31 and mental development of residents.
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1 (7) Implementation of habilitation plans for each
2 resident.
3 (8) Provisions for residents to receive appropriate
4 programming and support services commensurate with their
5 individual needs, and to participate in decisions regarding
6 their use of programs and support services.
7 Such services should include educational opportunities,
8 vocational training, and other day activities aimed at
9 promoting independence and improving basic living skills.
10 (9) Provisions and criteria for admission, discharge,
11 and transfers at Community Living Facilities.
12 (10) Provisions specifying the role and responsibilities
13 of residents for upkeep of their rooms and the overall
14 maintenance and care of the Community Living Facilities.
15 These provisions shall allow the residents to participate in
16 normal, daily activities associated with community living.
17 (11) Provisions to insure that residents are notified of
18 their legal rights, as defined in the rules promulgated
19 pursuant to subsection (12) of this Section and to assist
20 them in exercising these rights. Upon admission to a
21 Community Living Facility, residents shall be provided a copy
22 of their rights and related rules, regulations and policies,
23 and the name, address, and telephone number of the
24 Guardianship and Advocacy Commission.
25 (12) Resident rights, which shall include, but need not
26 be limited to, those guaranteed by the "Mental Health and
27 Developmental Disabilities Code", as amended.
28 (13) Maintenance of records pertaining to the admission,
29 habilitation, and discharge of residents, and to the general
30 operation of Community Living Facilities.
31 (Source: P.A. 82-567.)
32 Section 10. The Nursing Home Care Act is amended by
33 changing Section 1-101 as follows:
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1 (210 ILCS 45/1-101) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4151-101)
2 Sec. 1-101. Short title. This Act shall be known and
3 may be cited as the Nursing Home Care Act.
4 (Source: P.A. 85-1378.)