Section 515.5080  Suspension and Revocation of Acute Stroke-Ready Hospital Designation without National Certification

a)         Emergency Suspension

1)         When the Director or his or her designee has determined that the hospital no longer meets the Acute Stroke-Ready Hospital criteria set forth in the Act and this Part, and the potential of an immediate and serious danger to public health, safety, and welfare exists, the Department will issue an emergency written order of suspension of ASRH designation. (Section 3.117(b)(4)(D) of the Act)

2)         If the ASRH fails to eliminate the violation immediately or within a fixed period of time, not exceeding 10 business days, as determined by the Director, the Director may immediately revoke by written order, the ASRH designation (Section 3.117(b)(4)(D) of the Act).

b)         Suspension and Revocation

1)         If the ASRH fails to eliminate the violation immediately or within a fixed period time, not exceeding 10 business days, as determined by the Director, the Director may immediately revoke the ASRH designation by written order.  The ASRH may appeal the revocation, by delivering to the Department a written request for an administrative hearing within 15 days after receipt of the written order of revocation. (Section 3.117(b)(4)(D) of the Act)

2)         The Director shall have the authority and responsibility to suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew an ASRH designation, after notice and an opportunity for an administrative hearing, when the Department finds that the hospital is not in substantial compliance with current ASRH criteria as set forth in the Act and this Part. (Section 3‑117(b)(4)(D) of the Act)

3)         The Department shall consult with the State Stroke Advisory Subcommittee in developing the designation, re-designation,  and de-designation processes for ASRHs. (Section 3.117(c) of the Act)

(Source:  Amended at 40 Ill. Reg. 8274, effective June 3, 2016)