Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 210 ILCS 49/3-209

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
     Each consumer and consumer’s guardian or other person acting on behalf of the consumer shall be given a written explanation of all of his or her rights. The explanation shall be given at the time of admission to a facility or as soon thereafter as the condition of the consumer permits, but in no event later than 48 hours after admission and again at least annually thereafter. At the time of the implementation of this Act, each consumer shall be given a written summary of all of his or her rights. If a consumer is unable to read such written explanation, it shall be read to the consumer in a language the consumer understands.