(210 ILCS 5/10f) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 157-8.10f)
Sec. 10f.
Denial, suspension, revocation or refusal to renew a license;
suspension of a service.
(a) When the Director determines that there is or
has been a substantial or continued failure to comply with this Act or any
rule promulgated hereunder, the Department may issue an order of license
denial, suspension or revocation, or refusal to renew a license, in
accordance with subsection (a) of Section 10g of this Act.
(b) When the Director determines that a facility has failed to
demonstrate the capacity to safely provide one or more of its services to
patients, the Department may issue an order of service suspension in
accordance with subsection (a) of Section 10g of this Act.
(c) If, however, the Department finds that the public interest, health,
safety, or welfare imperatively requires emergency action, and if the
Director incorporates a finding to that effect in the order, summary
suspension of a service or a license to open, conduct, operate, and
maintain an ambulatory surgical treatment center or any part thereof may be
ordered pending proceedings for license revocation or other action, which
shall be promptly instituted and determined.
(Source: P.A. 86-1292.)
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