House Sponsors: BROSNAHAN-LANG-DART-LYONS,EILEEN. Short description: NURSING HOME REFORM Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall discipline facility employees, agents, or administrators that fail to report the abuse or neglect of a resident. Provides for Departmental review of nursing home residents with a mental illness to determine the appropriateness of placement, the adequacy of treatment and oversight, and the safety of other residents and of the staffing policies of all nursing homes to ensure that all nursing homes have an adequate number of staff with the appropriate specialized training needed to care for mentally ill patients. Provides that the Department shall review its current licensing and certification policies for nursing homes and its penalties for violation to deter facilities from repeated violation of licensure and certification requirements. Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall review its policies and procedures and the policies and procedures of the Department of Public Health and the Department of Public Aid to determine the adequacy of patient assessments and treatment plans that include nursing home placements. Provides that the Department may impose a moratorium on discharges of appropriate residents from mental health facilities operated by the State or a political subdivision thereof pending the review. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status