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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
§ 3-911. Aftercare plan.
(a) The Department of Human Services when a recipient of services under this Code, whether admitted on a voluntary or involuntary basis, is being discharged from an inpatient facility, shall provide the recipient and the recipient's conservator, guardian, or other legally authorized representative a written aftercare plan prior to the recipient's discharge from the facility. The written aftercare plan shall include, to the extent known, all of the following components:
(1) the nature of the illness and followup required;
(2) medications including side effects and dosage schedules;
(3) if the recipient was given an informed consent form with his or her medications, the form shall satisfy the requirement for information on side effects of the medications;
(4) expected course of recovery;
(5) recommendations regarding treatment that is relevant to the recipient's care;
(6) referrals to providers of medical and mental health services; and
(7) other relevant information.
(b) The recipient shall be advised by facility personnel that he or she may designate another person to receive a copy of the aftercare plan.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 405. Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities § 5/3-911. Aftercare plan - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-405-mental-health-and-developmental-disabilities/il-st-sect-405-5-3-911/
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