(210 ILCS 3/25)

Sec. 25. Department responsibilities. The Department shall have the responsibilities set forth in this Section.

(a) The Department shall adopt rules for each alternative health care model authorized under this Act that shall include but not be limited to the following:

(1) Further definition of the alternative health care models.

(2) The definition and scope of the demonstration program, including the implementation date and period of operation, not to exceed 5 years.

(3) License application information required by the Department.

(4) The care of patients in the alternative health care models.

(5) Rights afforded to patients of the alternative health care models.

(6) Physical plant requirements.

(7) License application and renewal fees, which may cover the cost of administering the demonstration program.

(8) Information that may be necessary for the Board and the Department to monitor and evaluate the alternative health care model demonstration program.

(9) Administrative fines that may be assessed by the Department for violations of this Act or the rules adopted under this Act.

(b) The Department shall issue, renew, deny, suspend, or revoke licenses for alternative health care models.

(c) The Department shall perform licensure inspections of alternative health care models as deemed necessary by the Department to ensure compliance with this Act or rules.

(d) The Department shall deposit application fees, renewal fees, and fines into the Regulatory Evaluation and Basic Enforcement Fund.

(e) The Department shall assist the Board in performing the Board's responsibilities under this Act.

(f) (Blank).

(g) (Blank).

(Source: P.A. 96-669, eff. 8-25-09.)