Illinois § 10
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 10, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10.
Definitions. In this Act: "Authorized nursing employee" means a registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse, as defined in the Nurse Practice Act, who is employed by a home health agency or hospice licensed in this State. "Health care professional" means a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches, a licensed advanced practice registered nurse, or a licensed physician assistant. "Home health agency" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.04 of the Home Health, Home Services, and Home Nursing Agency Licensing Act. "Hospice" means a full hospice, as defined in Section 3 of the Hospice Program Licensing Act. "Physician" means a physician licensed under the Medical Practice Act of 1987 to practice medicine in all its branches. (Source: P.A. 99-173, eff. 7-29-15; 100-513, eff. 1-1-18.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 10
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 10 cover?
Section 10 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 10?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 10" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 10 apply to my situation?
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