• Main Menu
• Issues
• Legal

Legal

• Register Now: IAHA 28th Annual Health Law Symposium: "Health Care Reform," October 26, Navy Pier, Chicago.
   
• Accessing Health Care Worker Registry Web Site (8/20/10)
   
• Consent by Minors for Medical Treatment
  While generally only a parent or guardian may consent for the medical treatment of a minor, the general rule is wrought with exceptions. See IHA's summary for additional information pertaining to a minor's consent for treatment.
   
• Criminal Background Checks Required - Effective 7/29/10
  Hospitals must request criminal histories on patients transferring to a nursing home who meet certain criteria. For more details, see the IHA summary.
   
• Statement from Maryjane A. Wurth re: Supreme Court Ruling in Lebron v. Gottlieb invalidating medical liability reforms (2/4/10)
   
• New Laws Effective 1/1/10
  Summary of law and link to full text.

Resources

• Illinois Healthcare Law - July/August 2010 (password required)
  Monthly publication of the Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys (IAHA) which summarizes recent laws, regulations, court actions, and other matters of interest to the health care industry.
   

• Political Campaign Activity By Tax-Exempt Hospitals: Legal Guidelines
  Prepared by the IHA Legal Department and reviewed by the law firm of Perkins Coie LLP, this document is intended to provide a basic understanding of Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") restrictions on the political activities of tax-exempt organizations. While the restriction are substantial, there are meaningful opportunities for hospitals and their supporters to participate in the electoral process.
   

• Hospital Patient and Visitor Signs and Notices
  Many state and federal laws and regulations require hospitals to post signs and provide notices to patients and visitors. See the following summaries for a description of these requirements.

  • Federal Requirements

  • Illinois Sign Requirements

  • Illinois Notice Requirements
     

• EMTALA Signage Requirements
  Summary of requirement under the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) for hospitals to post signs in the emergency department as well as certain off-campus and outpatient departments, including a form to order English and Spanish versions of the required EMTALA signs. Summary and order form.
   

• Record Retention Reference
  The Record Retention Reference is a valuable resource for the state and federal laws pertaining to the retention of records commonly generated by hospitals, including those related to accounting, administration, clinical, human resources, laboratory, nursing, and more. Purchasers of the Record Retention Reference 2008 Edition will receive both a hard copy binder and an electronic version. The electronic version includes in interactive worksheet as well as bookmarks for quick navigation to every state and federal law cited. For more information and an order form, review the brochure. If you have any questions, contact Joanne Sommers; 630.276.5506.

Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys (IAHA)
Founded in 1976, IAHA serves the informational and educational needs of attorneys representing the health care industry, from hospitals and physicians to medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Its membership is open to attorneys, law students and others interested in legal issues surrounding the delivery of health care.

Illinois Supreme and Appellate Court Opinions
This site contains Illinois Supreme Court opinions filed since May 23, 1996, and Appellate Court opinions filed since September 1, 1996. Opinions filed prior to those dates are not available.