Illinois § 16
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16.
Complaint system. The Department shall develop and implement a complaint system through which the Department may receive complaints related to violations of this Act. The Department shall establish a complaint system or utilize an existing Department complaint system. The complaint system shall include (i) a complaint verification process by which the Department determines the validity of a complaint and (ii) an opportunity for a health facility to resolve the complaint through an informal dispute resolution process. If the complaint is not resolved informally, then the Department shall serve a notice of violation of this Act upon the health facility. The notice of violation shall be in writing and shall specify the nature of the violation and the statutory provision alleged to have been violated. The notice shall inform the health facility of the action the Department may take under the Act, the amount of any financial penalty to be imposed and the opportunity for the health facility to enter into a plan of correction. The notice shall also inform the health facility of its rights to a hearing to contest the alleged violation under the Administrative Procedure Act. (Source: P.A. 93-564, eff. 1-1-04.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 16
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 16 cover?
Section 16 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 § 16?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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