405 ILCS 5/3-911: Aftercare plan.

(a) The Department of Human Services when a recipient of services under this Code, whether admitted on a voluntary or involuntary basis, is being discharged from an inpatient facility, shall provide the recipient and the recipient's conservator, guardian, or other legally authorized representative a written aftercare plan prior to the recipient's discharge from the facility. The written aftercare plan shall include, to the extent known, all of the following components:

(1) the nature of the illness and followup required;

(2) medications including side effects and dosage schedules;

(3) if the recipient was given an informed consent form with his or her medications, the form shall satisfy the requirement for information on side effects of the medications;

(4) expected course of recovery;

(5) recommendations regarding treatment that is relevant to the recipient's care;

(6) referrals to providers of medical and mental health services; and

(7) other relevant information.

(b) The recipient shall be advised by facility personnel that he or she may designate another person to receive a copy of the aftercare plan.