Confidentiality of records

210 ILCS 46/2-206, under Responsibilities.

210 ILCS 46/2-206

(210 ILCS 46/2-206)

    Sec. 2-206. Confidentiality of records.     (a) The Department shall respect the confidentiality of a resident's record and shall not divulge or disclose the contents of a record in a manner which identifies a resident, except upon a resident's death to a relative or guardian, or under judicial proceedings. This Section shall not be construed to limit the right of a resident to inspect or copy the resident's records.     (b) Confidential medical, social, personal, or financial information identifying a resident shall not be available for public inspection in a manner which identifies a resident.

(Source: P.A. 99-180, eff. 7-29-15.)