Hospital Operations
IHA analyzes issues related to obtaining certificates of need or exemption, as well as hospital licensing regulations, to ensure hospitals are meeting regulatory requirements.
- Certificate of Need
- Licensing Requirements
IHA Update: Compromise CON Legislation Enacted (P.A. 101-0083)
This memo summarizes compromise legislation affecting CON and COE processes.
HFSRB Finalizes Rules Updating CON Regulations
IHA supported recently adopted amendments to the Illinois Register that reduce regulatory burden and clean up out-of-date measures in the Certificate of Need and Certificate of Exemption processes.
HFSRB Operational Rule Changes
Final rules include implementing PA 99-154, the permitting process to change ownership among related persons and applications to close healthcare facilities or discontinue a category of service.
Bed Capacity Talking Points
IHA's talking points on bed capacity and future resource allocation emphasize that hospitals provide a continuum of services and partner with other providers to meet healthcare needs.
HFSRB Rule Changes Section 1130
The Health Facilities and Services Review Board posted final rules to Section 1130, which covers several topics, including the expansion of facilities subject to the Certificate of Need process.
Health Facilities Planning Act PA 99-0154
IHA's efforts helped streamline Section 8.5 of the Health Facilities Planning Act regarding change of ownership and closure of a healthcare facility and discontinuation of a category of service.
Health Facilities Planning Act Changes
IHA worked with the Health Facilities and Services Review Board on PA 99-0114, which addresses certain administrative and procedural requirements of the Health Facilities Planning Act.
IDPH Adopts Pediatric Bed Regulations
IDPH has finalized new rules around care of pediatric patients and extends implementation deadline until Jun.1.
IDPH Adopts Emergency Rules to Continue Hospital at Home Program
The Illinois Dept. of Public Health (IDPH) has adopted emergency amendments to the Hospital Licensing Requirements (77 Ill. Adm. Code 250 et seq.), (July 7 Illinois Register, pages 9134 to 9147).
IDPH Omnibus Rulemaking Adopted
IDPH has adopted amendments to the Hospital Licensing Requirements. This memo serves as a summary of the adopted changes.
IDPH Adopts Rules on Reinstating Hospital Operations after Suspended Services
The Illinois Dept. of Public Health establishes rules on steps hospitals must take to reinstate operations after violations to state or federal regulations.
IDPH Adopts Omnibus Rules Including IHA Initiatives
The Illinois Dept. of Public Health has adopted multiple changes to the Hospital Licensing regulations which includes three IHA initiatives.
Regulatory and Patient Care Legislation Acted Upon by General Assembly
This memo summarizes legislation passed by the General Assembly in the Spring 2021 session addressing issues of patient care and hospital regulation.
Resources Available for 48-Hour Opioid Overdose Validation Due Dec. 31
IDPH announces opioid overdose self validation reporting due December 31, 2020.
IDPH Opioid Overdose Self Validation Reporting Instructions
Provides step-by-step instructions and examples of how to correctly report hospital emergency department overdoses.
Resource for New Signage Requirement for Hospital Emergency Departments
IHA provides a sample of the signage that hospitals must post on how to enroll in health insurance through the Illinois health insurance marketplace.
New Signage Requirement for Hospital Emergency Departments
Legislation recently enacted into law will require new hospital emergency department signage that provides information on how patients can enroll in health insurance.
IDPH Finalizes Rules on Home Health Referrals, Antibiotic Stewardship Programs, Anesthesia Services
IDPH finalized rules on home health referrals, antibiotic stewardship programs, anesthesia services, medical record preservation, and emergency and strike notices.
Changes to the Equitable Restrooms Act Require New Signage
Recently enacted legislation will require signage changes for single-use restrooms in public buildings and places of “public accommodation,” which includes hospitals.
Pathway for Independent Physical Therapy Practice at Hospital Outpatient Facilities
In 2018, the Illinois Physical Therapy Practice Act was changed to allow physical therapists to provide services without a referral. IHA provides guidance on its applicability in the hospital setting.Hospitals Must Use New PCS Form for Non-Emergency Ambulance Transfers to Avoid Fines from HFS
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services has indicated to IHA that a hospital’s failure to comply with completing the PCS form will result in financial penalties.
New PCS Form for Non-Emergency Ambulance Transfers in Effect Feb. 1
The new PCS form hospitals must complete and provide to an ambulance provider prior to transport of a non-emergency patient must be implemented by Feb. 1, 2019.
Updated Hospital Responsibilities for Non-Emergency Ambulance Transfers
As part of the Medicaid Omnibus Bill, Public Act 100-0646, which was effective July 27, hospital responsibilities have been updated.
Reporting of Opioid Overdose Cases
IDPH memo further outlines how hospitals are to report the care of patients with opioid overdoses in emergency departments as well as the use of opioid antagonists.
IDPH Finalizes Rules on Admitting, Observation, Sepsis and Opioid Overdose
New amendments to Hospital Licensing Requirements update regulations and codify statutory changes related to admitting policies, observation status, sepsis protocols and opioid overdose reporting.