(210 ILCS 30/15) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4175)
Sec. 15.
The Long Term Care Facility Advisory Board established under
the Nursing Home Care Act shall conduct hearings and consult
with individuals of distinction in the fields of health, human services,
law and other appropriate areas in a continuing assessment of the problem
of resident abuse and neglect. It shall advise and make recommendations
to the Department regarding improvements in the reporting, investigation
and follow-up systems and procedures established under this Act and regarding
the adequacy and availability of programs and services in the State to prevent
and respond to further incidents of resident abuse and neglect.
(Source: P.A. 86-820.)
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