Illinois HB2397 mandates annual reporting on hospice and palliative care for terminally ill prisoners.
Illinois HB2397, known as the Eddie Thomas Act, requires the Department of Corrections to publish an annual report on hospice and palliative care for terminally ill prisoners. The report must include demographic data, enrollment numbers, death statistics, policies, staffing details, and costs. The data must be anonymized to protect privacy. The report aims to provide transparency and improve end-of-life care for prisoners.
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