Illinois Statutes Chapter 20. Executive Branch § 2310/2310-67. Health care facility closure

(1) Whether arrangements have been made for the timely transfer of patient records, regardless of format, to another health care facility, or another secure facility. The name of the new location shall be published on the Department's website.

(2) Whether an agreement with the facility receiving the patient records has been made that provides for the following:

(3) Whether the health care facility has arranged to provide notice to the public, at least 30 days before closing, of the planned closing of the facility. The notice must include an explanation of how to obtain copies of the patient records for those authorized to access those records. Notice may be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the area in which the health care facility is located.

(4) In the case of a hospital, whether arrangements have been made for (i) the timely transfer of medical staff credentialing files and (ii) notification to physicians on the hospital's staff of the location of those files.

(5) Whether arrangements have been made for the transfer or disposal of hazardous and other waste, if any, in accordance with the Radiation Protection Act, the Environmental Protection Act, and other applicable laws and regulations.

(6) Whether arrangements have been made for the disposition of legend drugs, if any, in accordance with the Pharmacy Practice Act and other applicable laws and regulations.

(7) Whether arrangements have been made for securing the health care facility building or buildings and remaining medical equipment, if any.

(8) The intended date upon which business will cease.