Section 350.3320  Confidentiality

a)         The Department shall respect the confidentiality of a resident's record and shall not divulge or disclose the contents of a record in a manner which identifies a resident, except upon a resident's death to a relative or guardian, or under judicial proceedings.  This Section shall not be construed to limit the right of a resident or a resident's representative to inspect or copy the resident's records. (Section 2-206(a) of the Act)

b)         Confidential medical, social, personal, or financial information identifying a resident shall not be available for public inspection in a manner which identifies a resident. (Section 2-206(b) of the Act)

(Source:  Amended at 46 Ill. Reg. 10519, effective June 2, 2022)