§ 5-100.1 — Notice of death of patient

Illinois § 5-100.1

• Jurisdiction: Illinois
• Topic: HEALTH AND SAFETY
• Ch. 405: MENTAL HEALTH, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
• Act 405 ILCS 5/: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code.
• Art.: Chapter V - General Provisions

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Any mental health or developmental disabilities facility operating in this State shall provide notice of the death of a recipient of services occurring in the facility to the personal representative, if known, of the recipient of services as specified in this Section. The facility shall attempt to provide verbal notice to the personal representative, if known, of the recipient of services within 24 hours after the death of the recipient of services and shall provide written notice to the personal representative, if known, of the recipient of services within 5 days after the death of the recipient of services. The facility shall provide notice under this subsection in accordance with Sections 4 and 5 of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act and 45 CFR 164.502(g), as amended. For the purposes of this subsection, "personal representative" has the meaning set forth in 45 CFR 164.502(g).

Legislative History

(Source: P.A. 103-942, eff. 8-9-24.)