210 ILCS 45/3-805 — Illinois Code / Chapter 210 / Act 45 / Section 3-805
Section 3-805
Status: in_force

(210 ILCS 45/3-805) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153-805) Sec. 3-805. (a) The Department shall conduct a pilot project to examine, study and contrast the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations ("Commission") accreditation review process with the current regulations and licensure surveys process conducted by the Department for long-term care facilities. This pilot project will enable qualified facilities to apply for participation in the project, in which surveys completed by the Commission are accepted by the Department in lieu of inspections required by this Act, as provided in subsection (b) of this Section. It is intended that this pilot project shall commence on January 1, 1990, and shall conclude on December 31, 2000, with a final report to be submitted to the Governor and the General Assembly by June 30, 2001. (b) (1) In lieu of conducting an inspection for license renewal under this Act, the Department may accept from a facility that is accredited by the Commission under the Commission's long-term care standards the facility's most recent annual accreditation review by the Commission. In addition to such review, the facility shall submit any fee or other license renewal report or information required by law. The Department may accept such review for so long as the Commission maintains an annual inspection or review program. If the Commission does not conduct an on-site annual inspection or review, the Department shall conduct an inspection as otherwise required by this Act. If the Department determines that an annual on-site inspection or review conducted by the Commission does not meet minimum standards set by the Department, the Department shall not accept the Commission's accreditation review and shall conduct an inspection as otherwise required by this Act. The Department shall establish procedures applicable to the pilot project conducted pursuant to this Section. The procedures shall provide for a review of the Commission's survey findings that may be Type "A" or Type "B" violations under this Act requiring immediate correction, the taking of necessary and appropriate action to determine whether such violations exist, and steps to effect corrective action in cooperation with the Commission, or otherwise under this Act, as may be necessary. The Department shall also establish procedures to require the Commission to immediately report to the Department any survey finding that constitutes a condition or occurrence relating to the operation and maintenance of a facility which presents a substantial probability that death or serious mental or physical harm to a resident will result therefrom, so as to enable the Department to take necessary and appropriate action under this Act. (2) This subsection (b) does not limit the Department in performing any inspections or other duties authorized by this Act, or under any contract relating to the medical assistance program administered by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, or under Title XVIII or Title XIX of the Social Security Act. (3) No facility shall be required to obtain accreditation from the Commission. (c) Participation in the pilot project shall be limited to facilities selected at random by the Director, provided that: (1) facilities shall apply to the Director for selection to participate; (2) facilities which are currently accredited by the Commission may apply to