Illinois Statutes Chapter 210. Health Facilities and Regulation § 49/4-110. Citation review and appeal procedures

(a) Upon receipt of Level 3 to 6 citations, the licensee may provide additional written information and argument disputing the citation with 10 working days. The Department shall respond within 20 days to the licensee's disputation.

(b) If a licensee contests the Department's decision regarding a Level 4 to 6 citation or penalty, it can request a hearing by submitting a written request within 20 working days of the Department's dispute resolution decision. The Department shall notify the licensee of the time and place of the hearing not less than 14 days prior to the hearing date.

(c) A license may not be denied or revoked unless the licensee is given written notice of the grounds for the Department's action. Except when revocation of a license is based on imminent risk, the facility or program whose license has been revoked may operate and receive reimbursement for services during the period preceding the hearing, until such time as a final decision is made.