Section 210 ILCS 46/3-306 - Factors to be considered in determining penalty In determining whether a penalty is to be imposed and in determining the amount of the penalty to be imposed, if any, for a violation, the Director shall consider the following factors:
(1) The gravity of the violation, including the probability that death or serious physical or mental harm to a resident will result or has resulted; the severity of the actual or potential harm, and the extent to which the provisions of the applicable statutes or regulations were violated;(2) The reasonable diligence exercised by the licensee and efforts to correct violations;(3) Any previous violations committed by the licensee; and(4) The financial benefit to the facility of committing or continuing the violation.Added by P.A. 099-0180,§ 3-306, eff. 7/29/2015.