Ill. Admin. Code tit. 77 § 300.3320

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 44, November 1, 2024

Section 300.3320 - Confidentiality

a)The Department, the facility and all other public or private agencies shall respect the confidentiality of a resident's record and shall not divulge or disclose the contents of a record in a manner which identifies a resident, except upon a resident's death to a relative or guardian, or under judicial proceedings. This Section shall not be construed to limit the right of a resident or a resident's representative to inspect or copy the resident's records. (Section 2-206(a) of the Act)

b)Confidential medical, social, personal, or financial information identifying a resident shall not be available for public inspection in a manner which identifies a resident. (Section 2-206(b) of the Act)

c) The facility shall ensure the rights of all residents to confidentiality of their personal and medical records.

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 77, § 300.3320

Amended at 13 Ill. Reg. 4684, effective March 24, 1989

Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 11096, effective 8/27/2021