77 Ill. Adm. Code 250.1070
Care of Patients
Section 250.1070Â Care of
Patients
a)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â All persons shall be admitted to the hospital, by a member of
the medical staff with admitting privileges, an advanced practice registered nurse,
or a physician assistant with clinical privileges recommended by the medical
staff and granted by the governing board. All persons admitted to the hospital,
whether as inpatients or outpatients, shall be under the professional care of a
member of the medical staff. (See Section 250.240(b)(1).)
b)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The hospital shall provide basic and effective care to each
patient. Insofar as possible, the hospital shall assign patients to
accommodations that will provide for adequate segregation with regard to sex,
age, and medical management. (See Section 250.240(b)(2).)