Designates November of 2013 as Diabetes Awareness Month in the State of Illinois.
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Designates November 4, 2013 as Heroin Abuse Awareness Day in the State of Illinois.
Designates May 14, 2013 as Apraxia Awareness Day in the State of Illinois.
Designates the date of April 17, 2013 as Autism Day in the State of Illinois.
Raises public awareness about the antibiotic-resistant CRE germ that is becoming a growing threat to health facilities in the State of Illinois. Urges health facilities across the State to promote proper hygienic practices to combat CRE and employ a "detect and protect" strategy to identify the presence of the organism and protect other patients to prevent its spread.
Recognizes and shows appreciation for the ideals, goals, and activities of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.
Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act. Sets forth circumstances under which the Department of Public Health may initiate a review of an assisted living or shared housing establishment's license. Adds provisions concerning the appointment of a monitor or receiver if the Department has identified systemic risks to residents. Requires the Department to make available information concerning (i) the reporting of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of residents and (ii) other matters. Sets forth procedures by which an adult resident who does not have a legal guardian and has not been adjudicated incompetent may designate another adult to serve as his or her representative for the purpose of receiving certain notifications. Adds provisions concerning checks of the Health Care Worker Registry and other registries with respect to persons employed at an assisted living or shared housing establishment; prohibits employment of a person found to have a disqualifying conviction or involvement in a substantiated case of abuse or neglect. Effective January 1, 2014.
Shows our support for and joins in the celebration of World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, 2013 to raise awareness, support, and recognition of the dignity, rights, and well-being of people with Down syndrome throughout the State.
Congratulates Sister Thomas Leo Monahan as she retires as principal of Visitation Parish Grade School.
Designates the date of March 13, 2013 as Annual Alzheimer's Association Advocacy Day in the State of Illinois.