210 ILCS 50/3.115

(210 ILCS 50/3.115)

Sec. 3.115. Pediatric care; emergency medical services for children. The Director shall appoint an advisory council to make recommendations for pediatric care needs and develop strategies to address areas of need as defined in rules adopted by the Department.

The Department shall:

(1) develop or promote recommendations for continuing medical education, treatment guidelines, and other programs for health practitioners and organizations involved in pediatric care;

(2) support existing pediatric care programs and assist in establishing new pediatric care initiatives throughout the State;

(3) designate applicant hospitals that meet the minimum standards established by the Department for their pediatric emergency and critical care capabilities.

(Source: P.A. 103-1013, eff. 8-9-24.)