Illinois HB3453 mandates public notice and meetings for hospitals considering closing inpatient psychiatric or perinatal units.
HB3453 amends the Hospital Licensing Act to require hospitals operating general acute care facilities to notify the public and relevant authorities 120 days before closing or eliminating inpatient psychiatric or perinatal units. Hospitals must submit notices to the Department, local municipality, county governing body, and post notices within the hospital. Additionally, hospitals must hold a public meeting within 60 days of notice, inviting county board members to testify on the potential impact on the community's health systems.
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