410 ILCS 642/10

Current through Public Act 103-1056

Section 410 ILCS 642/10 - Definitions

In this Act:

"Authorized nursing employee" means a registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse, as defined in the Nurse Practice Act, 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.

410 ILCS 642/10

Amended by P.A. 100-0513,§ 295, eff. 1/1/2018.

Amended by P.A. 099-0173,§ 110, eff. 7/29/2015.

Amended by P.A. 095-0639,§ 180, eff. 10/5/2007.

Amended by P.A. 095-0331,§ 945, eff. 8/21/2007.

Added by P.A. 094-0638, § 10, eff. 8/22/2005.