Establishes an end-of-life care peer support program for terminally ill or medically incapacitated incarcerated individuals in Illinois.
The End-of-Life Care Peer Support Program, established by SB3531, aims to provide dignified and patient-centered end-of-life care to terminally ill or medically incapacitated incarcerated individuals in Illinois. The program, administered by the Department of Corrections in partnership with hospice organizations and other entities, ensures that participants have access to peer support attendants, grief counseling, and mental health care services. It emphasizes patient-directed care, cultural competency, and the least restrictive security measures possible.
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