Section 250.2820  Establishment of an Alcoholism and Intoxication Treatment Service

a)         All hospitals establishing a new service, or expanding or discontinuing an existing program or service must apply to the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board for an approval.

b)         Any licensed hospital which has a designated area set aside for use on a continuous basis for the treatment and care of the alcoholic and intoxicated patients shall be deemed to operate a service and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Subpart W.

c)         The care of the alcoholic patient may be provided in any licensed hospital on a short term or an emergency basis under the care of a licensed physician.

(Source:  Added at 4 Ill. Reg. 25, p. 138, effective June 6, 1980)