Illinois Statutes Chapter 225. Professions,Occupations and Business Operations § 65/80-10. Pilot program

(1) be licensed in good standing as a skilled nursing facility by the Department of Public Health;

(2) have an overall Five Star Quality Rating of 3, 4, or 5 from the most recent data available on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' website;

(3) certify that the employment of a licensed medication aide will not replace or diminish the employment of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse at the facility;

(4) certify that a registered nurse will be on-duty and present in the facility to delegate and supervise the medication administration by a licensed medication aide at all times;

(5) certify that, with the exception of licensed health care professionals, only licensed medication aides will be employed in the capacity of administering medication; and

(6) provide information regarding patient safety, 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.