IDPH-MC/DD INFECTION CONTROL

Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that for the purpose of infection control and vaccine distribution during a public health emergency, the Department of Public Health shall prioritize MC/DD facilities at the same prioritization level as long-term care facilities under the Nursing Home Care Act. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 20 ILCS 2310/2310-705 new Adds reference to: 210 ILCS 46/2-117 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the MC/DD Act. Provides that a resident who receives personal or medical care under the Act shall be recognized as being as medically fragile as a person residing in a skilled nursing facility.