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If they do not have access to I-NEDSS, they can report by mail, telephone or fax to the local health department (for a list see https://idph.illinois.gov/LHDMap/HealthRegions.aspx) or, if no local health department is available, to the Illinois Department of Public Health

Division of Infectious Diseases at 217-785-7165, TTY (hearing impaired use only) 800-547-0466.

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What information is available on the Illinois Department of Public Health website?

Information on the site is based on quarterly data that hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers are mandated to submit to the Illinois Department of Public Health. These data include patient claims data, nurse staffing data, surgical care processes, and health care-associated infections.

What does the Illinois division of patient safety and quality do?

The Illinois Department of Public Health's Division of Patient Safety and Quality promotes health care transparency and is responsible for developing and implementing programs to collect and report health care provider data for improving the quality and value of health care services delivered to Illinois residents.

What is the Illinois Consumer Health Information Center?

Consumers have a right to access information about the quality of health care provided in Illinois. This Web site can help you to become a more informed consumer and to make better health care choices.

How do I file a complaint against a hospital in Illinois?

Healthcare Facilities Complaint Form Fax form to:  217-524-8885 E-mail Healthcare Facilities Complaint Form E-Mail form to DPH.CCR@illinois.gov Frequently Asked Questions

What Is I-CARE?

I-CARE, or Illinois Comprehensive Automated Immunization Registry Exchange, is a web based immunization record-sharing application developed by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The application allows public and private healthcare providers to share the immunization records of Illinois residents with other physicians statewide.

What Is the Purpose of I-CARE?

I-CARE is designed to help healthcare provider’s record, track, and report their patients’ immunizations. The registry allows physicians to access patient records for information about immunizations administered outside their practices. Provider participation is voluntary and not all providers within the state choose to participate in the registry.

What About Security and Patient Confidentiality?

I-CARE is designed to protect patient confidentiality while providing access to statewide registry information. Confidentiality is maintained through several security controls.

Enrolling in I-CARE

Since I-CARE is a web-based application, you will need reliable high-speed internet access, preferably with a dedicated connection.

Submitting and Exchanging Data

If you are a provider and use an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, you may be able to share data with I-CARE using HL7 data exchange. You will need to contact your EHR vendor to determine if your EHR system is HL7 compatible. You also may need to acquire an additional interface for your EHR to send and exchange immunization data.

How Can I Send Immunization Data to the IDPH?

The IDPH has implemented HL7 data exchange using two methods. The first method is one-way data transfer of unsolicited vaccine record updates to the statewide registry. This method accepts batch immunization data using the Department’s Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) system or the I-CARE application.

User Training

I-CARE users may access a variety of training tools by selecting the new user button on the I-CARE application home page. These training tools include

Health Care Associated Infections

Illinois Statewide Report of Clostridium difficile Infections (CDI) in Acute Care and Critical Access Hospitals, NHSN LabID Event Reporting: January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

National Health Care Safety Network Surveillance Reports

Illinois Statewide Report of Clostridium difficile Infections (CDI) in Acute Care and Critical Access Hospitals, NHSN LabID Event Reporting: January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Reporting COVID-19

All providers and testing sites must report to Public Health all individuals tested for COVID-19, in accordance with the Illinois Control of Communicable Diseases Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 690.200 (a) (5)) and Section 690.361.

Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Reporting

Healthcare providers and laboratories are required by the Control of Communicable Disease Code to report suspected or known MIS-C associated with COVID-19 cases to the local health department. (Please use case report form linked below.)

COVID-19 related Outbreaks

Outbreaks of COVID-19 should be reported by telephone to the local health department within 24 hours. Outbreaks are defined as:

COVID-19 related Deaths

When COVID-19 is suspected to be or known (laboratory-confirmed case) to be the cause of death in an individual, this is also reportable.

Laboratory Reporting Requirements

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced new guidance that specifies what additional data must be reported by laboratories along with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) test results.

Point of Care (POC) Testing: Results Reporting

Electronic reporting is required for all entities performing testing for COVID-19 on Illinois residents. When you start testing in house, you are required to send electronically through electronic lab reporting (ELR).

Electronic Lab Reporting (ELR)

All providers and testing sites must report to Public Health all individuals tested for COVID-19, in accordance with the Illinois Control of Communicable Diseases Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 690.200 (a) (5)).

Patient Eligibility

Uninsured - You must have no health insurance coverage under any health benefit plan.

Eligible Services

The uninsured discount applies to medically necessary hospital services that exceed $300. It does not include physician services.

Notification

Each hospital bill, invoice or other summary of charges to an uninsured patient must include a statement of the availability of the uninsured discount and how to apply for consideration.

Enforcement

The Attorney General of Illinois is responsible for administering and ensuring compliance with this law.