Section 390.190  Experimental Program Conflicting With Requirements

a)         Any facility desiring to conduct an experimental program or do research which is in conflict with this Part shall submit a written request to the Department and secure prior approval.  The Department will not approve experimental programs which would violate residents rights under the Act.  Such approval will be granted only if the request will not create an unnecessary and unusual threat to the health, welfare, or safety of the residents or staff.  (A, B)

b)         The Department may grant to a facility special permission to provide day care when it has adequate facilities and staff to satisfactorily provide such services.  Such permission will be based on compliance with the requirements in Section 390.3510.

(Source:  Amended at 13 Ill. Reg. 6301, effective April 17, 1989)