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Public Act 92-0157
SB286 Enrolled LRB9207736JMmb
AN ACT concerning the Department of Public Health.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The Department of Public Health Powers and
Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois is
amended by adding Section 2310-605 as follows:
(20 ILCS 2310/2310-605 new)
Sec. 2310-605. Dementia Patient Care Advisory Committee.
The Director of Public Health shall appoint a Dementia
Patient Care Advisory Committee to study appropriate care and
staffing for dementia patients residing in long-term care
facilities. The Advisory Committee shall make
recommendations regarding appropriate standards of care and
staffing to the Director by April 15, 2002. The Advisory
Committee shall be composed of the following members with
knowledge of long-term care, dementia, and senior advocacy:
the Director of Aging, or his or her designee; 3
representatives of long-term care; a representative of the
Alzheimer's Association; a representative of the Association
of Long-Term Care Ombudsmen; and any other individuals or
representatives designated by the Director. The Director
shall designate one of the Advisory Committee members to
serve as the chairperson of the Advisory Committee. All
Advisory Committee members shall serve without compensation
but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses.
This Section is repealed April 30, 2002.
Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
becoming law.
Passed in the General Assembly May 08, 2001.
Approved July 25, 2001.
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