HB0335ham001 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Rep. Kathleen Willis

Filed: 3/19/2021

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AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 335

AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend House Bill 335 by replacing everything after the enacting clause with the following:

"Section 5. The Medical Practice Act of 1987 is amended by adding Section 20.1 as follows:

(225 ILCS 60/20.1 new)

Sec. 20.1. Continuing education; cognitive impairments. Persons licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches under this Act shall complete 3 hours of continuing medical education per pre-renewal period on the diagnosis, treatment, and care of individuals with cognitive impairments, including, but not limited to, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. This requirement shall only apply to persons licensed under this Act who serve adult populations and have direct patient interactions in their capacity as physicians. The curriculum used for the training shall cover the following topics: diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, including recognizing the signs and symptoms of dementia; person-centered care; assessment and care planning; and culturally competent health care, as defined in subsection (b) of Section 2310-216 of the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois.

The Department may adopt any rules necessary to implement this Section.".