§370.165. Alzheimer's Special Care Disclosure

A facility that offers to provide care for persons with Alzheimer's disease through an Alzheimer's special care unit or center shall disclose to the Department or to a potential or actual client of the facility the following information in writing on request of the Department or client:

 

a)         The form of care or treatment that distinguishes the facility as suitable for persons with Alzheimer's disease;

 

b)         The philosophy of the facility concerning the care or treatment of persons with Alzheimer's disease;

 

c)         The facility's pre-admission, admission, and discharge procedures;

 

d)         The facility's assessment, care planning, and implementation guidelines in the care and treatment of persons with Alzheimer's disease;

 

e)         The facility's minimum and maximum staffing ratios, specifying the general licensed health care provider to client ratio and the trainee health care provider to client ratio;

 

f)         The facility's physical environment;

 

g)         Activities available to clients at the facility;

 

h)         The role of family members in the care of clients at the facility; and

 

i)          The costs of care and treatment under the program or at the center.  (Section 15 of the Alzheimer's Special Care Disclosure Act)

 

(Source:  Added at 23 Ill. Reg. 993, effective January 15, 1999)