Illinois Administrative Code
Title 77 - PUBLIC HEALTH
Part 515 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, TRAUMA CENTER, COMPREHENSIVE STROKE CENTER, PRIMARY STROKE CENTER AND ACUTE STROKE READY HOSPITAL CODE
Subpart H - TRAUMA CENTERS
Section 515.2070 - Trauma Center Designation Delegation to Local Health Departments
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024
a) The Department may delegate authority to local health departments in jurisdictions which include a substantial number of trauma centers. The delegated authority includes, but is not limited to, the authority to designate trauma centers with final approval by the Department, maintain a Regional database with concomitant reporting of trauma registry data, and monitor, inspect and investigate trauma centers within their jurisdiction, in accordance with the requirements of the Act and this Part. (Section 3.90(b)(11) of the Act)
b) The Department shall monitor the performance of local health departments with authority delegated by the Act based upon the following performance criteria. (Section 3.90(b)(11)(A) of the Act) The local health department shall:
c) Delegated authority may be revoked for substantial non-compliance with subsection (b) of this Section. Notice of an intent to revoke shall be served upon the local health department by certified mail, stating the reasons for revocation and offering an opportunity for an administrative hearing to contest the proposed revocation. The request for a hearing must be received by the Department within 10 working days of the local health department's receipt of notification. (Section 3.90(b)(11)(B) of the Act)
d) The director of a local health department may relinquish its delegated authority upon 60 days written notification to the Director of Public Health. (Section 3.90(b)(11)(C) of the Act)