Illinois Statutes Chapter 410. Public Health § 642/10. Definitions

§ 10. Definitions. In this Act:

“Authorized nursing employee” means a registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse, as defined in the Nurse Practice Act,  1 who is employed by a home health agency or hospice licensed in this State.

“Health care professional” means a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches, a licensed advanced practice registered nurse, or a licensed physician assistant.

“Home health agency” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.04 of the Home Health, Home Services, and Home Nursing Agency Licensing Act.

“Hospice” means a full hospice, as defined in Section 3 of the Hospice Program Licensing Act.

“Physician” means a physician licensed under the Medical Practice Act of 1987 to practice medicine in all its branches.