(210 ILCS 45/2-101) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4152-101)
Sec. 2-101.
No resident shall be deprived of any rights, benefits, or
privileges guaranteed by State or federal law, the Constitution of the State of Illinois,
or the Constitution of the United States solely on account of his or her status
as a resident of a facility. Residents shall have the right to be treated with courtesy and respect by employees or persons providing medical services or care and shall have their human and civil rights maintained in all aspects of medical care as defined in the State Operations Manual for Long-Term Care Facilities. In accordance with 42 CFR 483.10, residents shall have their basic human needs, including, but not limited to, water, food, medication, toileting, and personal hygiene, accommodated in a timely manner, as defined by the person and agreed upon by the interdisciplinary team. Residents have the right to maintain their autonomy as much as possible.
(Source: P.A. 102-1080, eff. 1-1-23.)
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