210 ILCS 30/15

The Long Term Care Facility Advisory Board established under the Nursing Home Care Act shall conduct hearings and consult with individuals of distinction in the fields of health, human services, law and other appropriate areas in a continuing assessment of the problem of resident abuse and neglect. It shall advise and make recommendations to the Department regarding improvements in the reporting, investigation and follow-up systems and procedures established under this Act and regarding the adequacy and availability of programs and services in the State to prevent and respond to further incidents of resident abuse and neglect.