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Statutes > Illinois > Chapter210 > 1225 > 021000450HArt_III_Pt_4 (210 ILCS 45/3‑401) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153‑401) Sec. 3‑401. A facility may involuntarily transfer or discharge a resident only for one or more of the following reasons: (a) for medical reasons; (b) for the resident's physical safety; (c) for the physical safety of other residents, the | ||
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(Source: P.A. 91‑357, eff. 7‑29‑99.) |
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(2) the resident (unless he or she is incompetent), | ||
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(a‑10) For the purposes of this Section, a recipient or applicant shall be considered a resident in the facility during any hospital stay totaling 10 days or less following a hospital admission. The Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall recoup funds from a facility when, as a result of the facility's refusal to readmit a recipient after hospitalization for 10 days or less, the recipient incurs hospital bills in an amount greater than the amount that would have been paid by that Department (formerly the Illinois Department of Public Aid) for care of the recipient in the facility. The amount of the recoupment shall be the difference between the Department of Healthcare and Family Services' (formerly the Illinois Department of Public Aid's) payment for hospital care and the amount that Department would have paid for care in the facility. (b) A facility which violates this Section shall be guilty of a business offense and fined not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for the first offense and not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000 for each subsequent offense. (Source: P.A. 95‑331, eff. 8‑21‑07.) |
(210 ILCS 45/3‑403) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153‑403) Sec. 3‑403. The notice required by Section 3‑402 shall be on a form prescribed by the Department and shall contain all of the following: (a) The stated reason for the proposed transfer or discharge; (b) The effective date of the proposed transfer or discharge; (c) A statement in not less than 12‑point type, which reads: "You have a right to appeal the facility's decision to transfer or discharge you. If you think you should not have to leave this facility, you may file a request for a hearing with the Department of Public Health within 10 days after receiving this notice. If you request a hearing, it will be held not later than 10 days after your request, and you generally will not be transferred or discharged during that time. If the decision following the hearing is not in your favor, you generally will not be transferred or discharged prior to the expiration of 30 days following receipt of the original notice of the transfer or discharge. A form to appeal the facility's decision and to request a hearing is attached. If you have any questions, call the Department of Public Health at the telephone number listed below."; (d) A hearing request form, together with a postage paid, preaddressed envelope to the Department; and (e) The name, address, and telephone number of the person charged with the responsibility of supervising the transfer or discharge. (Source: P.A. 81‑1349.) |
(210 ILCS 45/3‑404) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153‑404) Sec. 3‑404. A request for a hearing made under Section 3‑403 shall stay a transfer pending a hearing or appeal of the decision, unless a condition which would have allowed transfer or discharge in less than 21 days as described under paragraphs (a) and (b) of Section 3‑402 develops in the interim. (Source: P.A. 81‑223.) |
(210 ILCS 45/3‑407) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153‑407) Sec. 3‑407. When nonpayment is the basis for involuntary transfer or discharge, the resident shall have the right to redeem up to the date that the discharge or transfer is to be made and then shall have the right to remain in the facility. (Source: P.A. 81‑223.) |
(210 ILCS 45/3‑408) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153‑408) Sec. 3‑408. The planned involuntary transfer or discharge shall be discussed with the resident, the resident's representative and person or agency responsible for the resident's placement, maintenance, and care in the facility. The explanation and discussion of the reasons for involuntary transfer or discharge shall include the facility administrator or other appropriate facility representative as the administrator's designee. The content of the discussion and explanation shall be summarized in writing and shall include the names of the individuals involved in the discussions and made a part of the resident's clinical record. (Source: P.A. 81‑223.) |
(210 ILCS 45/3‑409) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153‑409) Sec. 3‑409. The facility shall offer the resident counseling services before the transfer or discharge of the resident. (Source: P.A. 81‑223.) |
(210 ILCS 45/3‑410) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153‑410) Sec. 3‑410. A resident subject to involuntary transfer or discharge from a facility, the resident's guardian or if the resident is a minor, his parent shall have the opportunity to file a request for a hearing with the Department within 10 days following receipt of the written notice of the involuntary transfer or discharge by the facility. (Source: P.A. 81‑223.) |
(210 ILCS 45/3‑412) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153‑412) Sec. 3‑412. The hearing before the Department provided under Section 3‑411 shall be conducted as prescribed under Section 3‑703. In determining whether a transfer or discharge is authorized, the burden of proof in this hearing rests on the person requesting the transfer or discharge. (Source: P.A. 81‑223.) |
(210 ILCS 45/3‑413) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153‑413) Sec. 3‑413. If the Department determines that a transfer or discharge is authorized under Section 3‑401, the resident shall not be required to leave the facility before the 34th day following receipt of the notice required under Section 3‑402, or the 10th day following receipt of the Department's decision, whichever is later, unless a condition which would have allowed transfer or discharge in less than 21 days as described under paragraphs (a) and (b) of Section 3‑402 develops in the interim. (Source: P.A. 81‑223.) |
(210 ILCS 45/3‑415) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153‑415) Sec. 3‑415. The Department may transfer or discharge any resident from any facility required to be licensed under this Act when any of the following conditions exist: (a) Such facility is operating without a license; (b) The Department has suspended, revoked or refused to renew the license of the facility as provided under Section 3‑119; (c) The facility has requested the aid of the Department in the transfer or discharge of the resident and the Department finds that the resident consents to transfer or discharge; (d) The facility is closing or intends to close and adequate arrangement for relocation of the resident has not been made at least 30 days prior to closure; or (e) The Department determines that an emergency exists which requires immediate transfer or discharge of the resident. (Source: P.A. 81‑223.) |
(210 ILCS 45/3‑416) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153‑416) Sec. 3‑416. In deciding to transfer or discharge a resident from a facility under Section 3‑415, the Department shall consider the likelihood of serious harm which may result if the resident remains in the facility. (Source: P.A. 81‑223.) |
(210 ILCS 45/3‑418) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153‑418) Sec. 3‑418. The Department shall prepare resident transfer or discharge plans to assure safe and orderly removals and protect residents' health, safety, welfare and rights. In nonemergencies, and where possible in emergencies, the Department shall design and implement such plans in advance of transfer or discharge. (Source: P.A. 81‑223.) |
(210 ILCS 45/3‑419) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153‑419) Sec. 3‑419. The Department may place relocation teams in any facility from which residents are being discharged or transferred for any reason, for the purpose of implementing transfer or discharge plans. (Source: P.A. 81‑223.) |
(210 ILCS 45/3‑420) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153‑420) Sec. 3‑420. In any transfer or discharge conducted under Sections 3‑415 through 3‑418 the Department shall: (a) Provide written notice to the facility prior to the transfer or discharge. The notice shall state the basis for the order of transfer or discharge and shall inform the facility of its right to an informal conference prior to transfer or discharge under this Section, and its right to a subsequent hearing under Section 3‑422. If a facility desires to contest a nonemergency transfer or discharge, prior to transfer or discharge it shall, within 4 working days after receipt of the notice, send a written request for an informal conference to the Department. The Department shall, within 4 working days from the receipt of the request, hold an informal conference in the county in which the facility is located. Following this conference, the Department may affirm, modify or overrule its previous decision. Except in an emergency, transfer or discharge may not begin until the period for requesting a conference has passed or, if a conference is requested, until after a conference has been held; and (b) Provide written notice to any resident to be removed, to the resident's representative, if any, and to a member of the resident's family, where practicable, prior to the removal. The notice shall state the reason for which transfer or discharge is ordered and shall inform the resident of the resident's right to challenge the transfer or discharge under Section 3‑422. The Department shall hold an informal conference with the resident or the resident's representative prior to transfer or discharge at which the resident or the representative may present any objections to the proposed transfer or discharge plan or alternative placement. (Source: P.A. 81‑223.) |
(210 ILCS 45/3‑422) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153‑422) Sec. 3‑422. Within 10 days following transfer or discharge, the facility or any resident transferred or discharged may send a written request to the Department for a hearing under Section 3‑703 to challenge the transfer or discharge. The Department shall hold the hearing within 30 days of receipt of the request. The hearing shall be held at the facility from which the resident is being transferred or discharged, unless the resident or resident's representative, requests an alternative hearing site. If the facility prevails, it may file a claim against the State under the "Court of Claims Act" for payments lost less expenses saved as a result of the transfer or discharge. No resident transferred or discharged may be held liable for the charge for care which would have been made had the resident remained in the facility. If a resident prevails, the resident may file a claim against the State under the "Court of Claims Act" for any excess expenses directly caused by the order to transfer or discharge. The Department shall assist the resident in returning to the facility if assistance is requested. (Source: P.A. 85‑1378.) |
(210 ILCS 45/3‑423) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153‑423) Sec. 3‑423. Any owner of a facility licensed under this Act shall give 90 days notice prior to voluntarily closing a facility or closing any part of a facility, or prior to closing any part of a facility if closing such part will require the transfer or discharge of more than 10% of the residents. Such notice shall be given to the Department, to any resident who must be transferred or discharged, to the resident's representative, and to a member of the resident's family, where practicable. Notice shall state the proposed date of closing and the reason for closing. The facility shall offer to assist the resident in securing an alternative placement and shall advise the resident on available alternatives. Where the resident is unable to choose an alternate placement and is not under guardianship, the Department shall be notified of the need for relocation assistance. The facility shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations until the date of closing, including those related to transfer or discharge of residents. The Department may place a relocation team in the facility as provided under Section 3‑419. (Source: P.A. 81‑223.) |