210 ILCS 49/3-107: Abuse or neglect; duty to report.

A licensee, executive director, employee, or agent of a facility shall not abuse or neglect a consumer. It is the duty of any facility employee or agent who becomes aware of such abuse or neglect to report it to the Department within 24 hours. Facilities shall comply with Sections 3-610 and 3-810 of the Nursing Home Care Act. The provisions under Sections 3-610 and 3-810 of the Nursing Home Care Act shall apply to employees of facilities licensed under this Act.