IDPH-HOSPICE PROGRAM STANDARDS House SponsorsRep. Suzanne Bassi-Mark H. Beaubien, Jr.-Elizabeth Coulson-Sandra M. Pihos-Julie Hamos 1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die 210 ILCS 60/3from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 6103210 ILCS 60/4from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 6104210 ILCS 60/5from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 6105210 ILCS 60/8from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 6108210 ILCS 60/8.5 new210 ILCS 60/9from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 6109 Amends the Hospice Program Licensing Act. Adds a definition of "hospice" and deletes the definition of "full hospice"; also changes the definition of "palliative care". Deletes references to the separate categories of "full" and "volunteer" hospices. Deletes specific requirements with which full hospices must comply, and instead provides that hospices must comply with the requirements of the Act, including the standards adopted by the Department of Public Health. Deletes certain items that must be included in the Department's standards. Provides that the separate standards currently applicable to volunteer hospices are inoperative after June 30, 2006 and that the new standards to be adopted for all hospice programs do not apply to volunteer hospices until July 1, 2006. Provides that the hospice program must meet the minimum standards for certification under Medicare. Effective July 1, 2005. 2/2/2005HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Suzanne Bassi 2/2/2005HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark H. Beaubien, Jr. 2/2/2005HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson 2/2/2005HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos 2/2/2005HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Julie Hamos 2/2/2005HouseFirst Reading 2/2/2005HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/8/2005HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 3/10/2005HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die