77 Ill. Adm. Code 390.1020
Medical Services
Section 390
Section 390.1020Â Medical
Services
a)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â General Medical Services
1)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The facility shall have a written program of medical services
approved in writing by the medical advisory committee that reflects theÂ
philosophy of care provided, the policies relating to this, and the procedures
for implementation of the services. The program shall include the entire
complex of services provided by the facility and the arrangements to effect
transfer to other facilities as promptly as needed. The written program of
medical services shall be followed in the operation of the facility.
2)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â A medical advisory committee composed of at least a physician,
administrator and the director of nursing shall be responsible for advising the
administrator and the licensee on the overall medical management of the
residents and the staff in the facility. If the facility employs a house
physician, the physician shall be a member of this committee. The written
program of medical services shall also include the structure and function of
the medical advisory committee.
b)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Medical Emergencies
1)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The medical advisory committee shall develop policies and
procedures to be followed during medical emergencies including, but not limited
to, foreign body aspiration, poisoning, acute trauma (fractures, burns, and
lacerations), cardiac arrest, acute coronary, acute cardiac failure, asthmatic
or allergic reactions, acute convulsion, shock, diabetic coma, insulin shock,
and acute respiratory distress.
2)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The facility shall maintain in a suitable location the
equipment necessary to be used during emergencies, including, but not limited
to, a portable oxygen kit, including a face mask or cannula; an airway; and
tongue blades.
3)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â At least one staff person shall be on duty at all times who
has been properly trained to handle medical emergencies.