Federal Laws About Illinois Nursing Home Neglect
There are Federal and State laws that regulate all nursing homes, including Illinois nursing homes. Abuse and neglect of a patient in an Illinois nursing home is a violation of those laws and regulations. Abuse and neglect occur not only physically but also emotionally and mentally. The Federal Laws that regulate the Illinois nursing home industry, [...]
Regulation of Illinois Nursing Homes
Nursing homes in Illinois are licensed, regulated, inspected and/or certified by a number of public and private agencies at the state and federal levels, including the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). IDPH, through a survey process, is responsible [...]