77 Ill. Adm. Code 245.110
Inspections and Investigations
Section 245
Section 245.110Â Inspections
and Investigations
a)
The Department will conduct such investigations and
inspections
of licensed agencies and of persons suspected of operating an
agency without a license
as it deems necessary to assess compliance with the
Act
and this Part.   (Section 9.01 of the Act)
b)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Agencies shall facilitate any necessary visits by the
Department's staff to patients or clients in their homes during the
Department's investigations or inspections. The Department will obtain
consent
from the patient
or client
prior to conducting
direct observation
of patient care or the provision of home services in the home during an
investigation or inspection
. (Section 9.01 of the Act)
c)
Agencies shall make available to the Department all books,
records, policies and procedures, or any other materials requested during the
course of an investigation or inspection
. (Section 9.01 of the Act)