(210 ILCS 46/3-306)
Sec. 3-306. Factors to be considered in determining penalty. In determining whether a penalty is to be imposed and in determining the amount of the penalty to be imposed, if any, for a violation, the Director shall consider the following factors: (1) The gravity of the violation, including the probability that death or serious physical or mental harm to a resident will result or has resulted; the severity of the actual or potential harm, and the extent to which the provisions of the applicable statutes or regulations were violated; (2) The reasonable diligence exercised by the licensee and efforts to correct violations; (3) Any previous violations committed by the licensee; and (4) The financial benefit to the facility of committing or continuing the violation.
(Source: P.A. 99-180, eff. 7-29-15.)