Reminder: Hospital Child Abuse Posting Requirement
The Child Abuse Notice Act (
P.A. 103-0813) requires a variety of businesses, including emergency rooms within general acute care hospitals and urgent care centers, to post a notice aimed toward children under 18 that provides information on what constitutes physical and sexual abuse and how to report such abuse. The Illinois Dept. of Children and Family Services recently developed a
model notice for businesses to comply with implementation of the law.
We encourage emergency rooms within general acute care hospitals and urgent care centers to post the notice immediately.
This week, it was brought to IHA’s attention that hospitals are being contacted by interested stakeholders to verify their compliance with the Act. Businesses that do not comply with the Act’s posting requirements
may be found guilty of a petty offense, and subject to a fine of up to $500 for each violation. See the Sept. 29
IHA memo summarizing the Act’s requirements related to posting and further details on penalties for non-compliance.
Hospital Licensing Rules Codifying Legislation Adopted
The Illinois Dept. of Public Health has adopted amendments to the Hospital Licensing Requirements (77 Ill. Adm. Code 250 et seq.), (Sept. 12,
Illinois Register). The adopted amendments, which are now effective, codify recent statutory changes made to the
Hospital Licensing Act pursuant to
P.A. 103-0803 and
P.A. 103-0948. Enacted in 2024, P.A. 103-0803 expands the reporting requirements for patient abuse to include a hospital affiliate. P.A. 103-0948 creates a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth, known as Liam’s Law.
Click here to access a memo that provides a summary of the adopted changes.
Infection Prevention News You Can Use: Oct. 21
This week we continue to celebrate not only
International Infection Prevention Week, but also
National Healthcare Quality Week celebrating healthcare quality professionals and their efforts to ensure quality care and outcomes in healthcare facilities. IHA would like to thank our members for their dedication to their quality improvement programs. Quality improvement professionals play a critical role in the delivery of safe care for patients and healthcare providers alike.
This week, IHA is sending out daily Infection Prevention News You Can Use newsletters, featuring information about different infection prevention topics and resources that you can use to augment your infection prevention program.
Click here to access today’s newsletter, which includes key information about how infection prevention and quality improvement intersect to impact patient outcomes.
Thank you for all you do to keep your patients, colleagues, family members and community safe. If you have questions or if there are opportunities for IHA to support your efforts, we encourage you to contact
InfectionPrevention@team-iha.org.
Register: Cybersecurity Essentials for Public and Private Leaders
As cyber threats continue to evolve, leaders in public and private organizations must remain vigilant in identifying and managing risk. The Illinois Dept. of Public Health (IDPH) Office of Preparedness and Response, in conjunction with the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, invites participants to register for
AWR 383: Cybersecurity Risk Awareness for Officials and Senior Management, held from 8 a.m.-noon CT on Nov. 4.
This non-technical course is designed to help senior managers and department heads understand cybersecurity from a leadership perspective. Participants will learn how to recognize key vulnerabilities, assess their organization’s level of exposure, and work effectively with IT and emergency management teams to mitigate potential threats. Topics covered include an overview of cybersecurity, cybersecurity risks to the community, and risk management and mitigation strategies.
This important training will be held in the IDPH training room, located at 1 Natural Resources Way in Springfield.
Click here to create an account and register. For questions or additional information, please contact
Bunmi Adanri at 217-299-3648.
