SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Illinois Senate passed a bill requiring nursing homes to provide residents with proper care plans during ownership changes.
According to Illinois State Senator Julie Morrison, Senate Bill 3115 requires nursing facility owners to submit transition plans detailing how resident care and appropriate staffing levels will be maintained throughout the ownership change.
“Quality of care for nursing home residents should not be disrupted because of an unclear transition process,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). “By providing a clear transfer plan when nursing homes change ownership, we can increase protection for residents.”
The Illinois Department of Public Health says previous ownership changes resulted in unclear transition of ownership.
“In the past, medical staff have been at dangerously low levels during facility transitions,” said Morrison. “Nursing home management has a duty to provide comprehensive care.”
Senate Bill 3115 passed the Illinois Senate on Friday, April 12, and is moving to the Illinois House for further consideration.