Illinois SB2944 amends the Nursing Home Care Act to require follow-up visits and rescreening for residents with serious mental illness.
Illinois SB2944 amends the Nursing Home Care Act to ensure that all persons admitted to a nursing home facility with a diagnosis of serious mental illness receive a follow-up visit within 60 days after admission and a resident review by the Department of Human Services or its designee promptly after a significant change in the resident's physical or mental condition. The bill also mandates that the Department of Human Services ensure there are no conflicts of interest for pre-admission screeners, with provisions for waivers if necessary.
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