(225 ILCS 65/75-10) (was 225 ILCS 65/17-10) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 75-10. Illinois Nursing Workforce Center. The purpose of the Illinois Nursing Workforce Center to address issues of supply and demand in the nursing profession, including issues of recruitment, retention, and utilization of nurse manpower resources. The General Assembly finds that the Center will enhance the access to and delivery of quality health care services by providing an ongoing strategy for the allocation of the State's resources directed towards nursing. Each of the following objectives shall serve as the primary goals for the Center: (1) To develop a strategic plan for nursing workforce |
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(A) For license renewals beginning in 2024 and
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| each renewal thereafter, to develop and require all licensed nurses, including licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and advanced practice registered nurses, respond to the Center's nursing workforce supply survey. Applicants shall respond to the Center's nursing workforce supply survey in conjunction with license renewal. However, license renewal shall not be contingent upon responding to the Center's nursing workforce supply survey and failure to respond to the Center's nursing workforce supply survey shall not result in encumbrance of the applicant's license. The survey shall use the National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers Minimum Nurse Supply Dataset. The Center shall compile, process, and evaluate the survey findings and report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives with recommendations.
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As used in this subsection, "nursing workforce
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| supply survey" means the nursing workforce supply survey conducted biennially by the Center that asks nurses to provide information about their demographics, specialty, setting of work, and other information necessary to inform the State on the status and characteristics of the State's nursing workforce.
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(B) No later than 2027, to develop a nurse
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| demand and employer survey to be collected biennially. The survey shall use the National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers Minimum Nurse Demand Dataset. The Center shall compile, process, and evaluate the survey findings and report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives with recommendations.
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(2) To convene various groups of representatives of
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| nurses, other health care providers, businesses and industries, consumers, legislators, and educators to:
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(A) review and comment on data analysis prepared
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(B) recommend systemic changes, including
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| strategies for implementation of recommended changes.
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(3) To enhance and promote recognition, reward, and
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| renewal activities for nurses in the State by:
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(A) proposing and creating reward, recognition,
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| and renewal activities for nursing; and
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(B) promoting positive media and image-building
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(Source: P.A. 103-285, eff. 7-28-23.)
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(225 ILCS 65/75-15) (was 225 ILCS 65/17-15) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 75-15. Illinois Nursing Workforce Center Advisory Board.
(a) There is created the Illinois Nursing Workforce Center Advisory Board, which shall consist of 11 members appointed by the Secretary, with 6 members of the Advisory Board being nurses representative of various nursing specialty areas and 2 members representing a labor organization recognized under the National Labor Relations Act that represents active registered professional nurses licensed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. The other 3 members may include representatives of associations, health care providers, nursing educators, and consumers. (b) The membership of the Advisory Board shall reasonably reflect representation from the geographic areas in this State. (c) Members of the Advisory Board appointed by the Secretary shall serve for terms of 4 years, with no member serving more than 10 successive years. A member shall serve until his or her successor is appointed and has qualified. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments, and any member so appointed shall serve during the remainder of the term for which the vacancy occurred. (d) A quorum of the Advisory Board shall consist of a majority of Advisory Board members currently serving. A majority vote of the quorum is required for Advisory Board decisions. A vacancy in the membership of the Advisory Board shall not impair the right of a quorum to exercise all of the rights and perform all of the duties of the Advisory Board. (e) The Secretary may remove any appointed member of the Advisory Board for misconduct, incapacity, or neglect of duty and shall be the sole judge of the sufficiency of the cause for removal. (f) Members of the Advisory Board are immune from suit in any action based upon any activities performed in good faith as members of the Advisory Board. (g) Members of the Advisory Board shall not receive compensation, but shall be reimbursed for actual traveling, incidentals, and expenses necessarily incurred in carrying out their duties as members of the Advisory Board, as approved by the Department.
(h) The Advisory Board shall meet annually to elect a chairperson and vice chairperson. (Source: P.A. 103-285, eff. 7-28-23.) |
(225 ILCS 65/75-20) (was 225 ILCS 65/17-20) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 75-20. Powers and duties of the Advisory Board.
(a) The Advisory Board shall be advisory to the Department and shall possess and perform each of the following powers and duties: (1) determine operational policy; (2) (blank); (3) establish committees of the Advisory Board as |
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(4) recommend the adoption and, from time to time,
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| the revision of those rules that may be adopted and necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act;
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(5) implement the major functions of the Center, as
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| established in the goals set forth in Section 75-10 of this Article; and
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(6) seek and accept non-State funds for carrying out
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| the policy of the Center.
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(b) The Center shall work in consultation with other State agencies as necessary.
(Source: P.A. 100-513, eff. 1-1-18 .)
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(225 ILCS 65/80-10) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 80-10. Pilot program. (a) The Department shall administer and enforce a Licensed Medication Aide Pilot Program. The
program shall last for a period of 3 years, as determined by rule.
During the 3-year pilot program, the Department shall license and regulate licensed
medication aides. As part of the pilot program, no more than 10 skilled nursing homes, which
shall be geographically located throughout the State, shall be authorized to
employ licensed medication aides, as approved by the Department. The Department may consult
with the Department of Public Health as necessary to properly administer and enforce this Article. (b) To be approved as a qualified facility for the duration of the pilot program, a facility must: (1) be licensed in good standing as a skilled nursing |
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(2) have an overall Five Star Quality Rating of 3, 4,
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| or 5 from the most recent data available on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' website;
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(3) certify that the employment of a licensed
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| medication aide will not replace or diminish the employment of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse at the facility;
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(4) certify that a registered nurse will be on-duty
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| and present in the facility to delegate and supervise the medication administration by a licensed medication aide at all times;
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(5) certify that, with the exception of licensed
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| health care professionals, only licensed medication aides will be employed in the capacity of administering medication; and
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(6) provide information regarding patient safety,
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| efficiency, and errors as determined by the Department; failure to submit any required report may be grounds for discipline or sanctions under this Act, the Nursing Home Administrators Licensing and Disciplinary Act, or the Nursing Home Care Act.
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The Department shall submit a report regarding patient safety, efficiency, and errors, as
determined by rule, to the General Assembly no later than 6 months after termination of the pilot
program.
(Source: P.A. 98-990, eff. 8-18-14 .)
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(225 ILCS 65/80-15) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 80-15. Licensure requirement; exempt activities. (a) On and after January 1, 2015, no person shall
practice as a medication aide or hold himself or herself out as a licensed medication aide in this State
unless he or she is licensed under this Article. (b) Nothing in this Article shall be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services, or
activities of: (1) any person licensed in this State by any other |
| law from engaging in the profession or occupation for which he or she is licensed;
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(2) any person employed as a medication aide by the
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| government of the United States, if such person practices as a medication aide solely under the direction or control of the organization by which he or she is employed; or
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(3) any person pursuing a course of study leading to
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| a certificate in medication aide at an accredited or approved educational program if such activities and services constitute a part of a supervised course of study and if such person is designated by a title which clearly indicates his or her status as a student or trainee.
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(c) Nothing in this Article shall be construed to limit the delegation of tasks or duties by a
physician, dentist, advanced practice registered nurse, or podiatric physician as authorized by law.
(Source: P.A. 100-513, eff. 1-1-18 .)
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(225 ILCS 65/80-40) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 80-40. Licensure by examination. An applicant for licensure by examination to practice as a licensed medication aide
must: (1) submit a completed written application on forms |
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(2) be age 18 or older;
(3) have a high school diploma or a State of Illinois
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(4) demonstrate the ability to speak, read, and write
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| the English language, as determined by rule;
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(5) demonstrate competency in math, as determined by
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(6) be currently certified in good standing as a
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| certified nursing assistant and provide proof of 2,000 hours of practice as a certified nursing assistant within 3 years before application for licensure;
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(7) submit to the criminal history records check
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| required under Section 50-35 of this Act;
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(8) have not engaged in conduct or behavior
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| determined to be grounds for discipline under this Act;
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(9) be currently certified to perform cardiopulmonary
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| resuscitation by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross;
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(10) have successfully completed a course of study
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| approved by the Department as defined by rule; to be approved, the program must include a minimum of 60 hours of classroom-based medication aide education, a minimum of 10 hours of simulation laboratory study, and a minimum of 30 hours of registered nurse-supervised clinical practicum with progressive responsibility of patient medication assistance;
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(11) have successfully completed the Medication Aide
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| Certification Examination or other examination authorized by the Department; and
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(12) submit proof of employment by a qualifying
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(Source: P.A. 102-1100, eff. 1-1-23 .)
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