In this Act:
     “Authorized nursing employee” means a registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse, as defined in the Nurse Practice Act, who is employed by a home health agency or hospice licensed in this State.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 410 ILCS 642/10

  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14

     “Health care professional” means a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches, a licensed advanced practice registered nurse, or a licensed physician assistant.
     “Home health agency” has the meaning ascribed to it in § 2.04 of the Home Health, Home Services, and Home Nursing Agency Licensing Act.
     “Hospice” means a full hospice, as defined in § 3 of the Hospice Program Licensing Act.
     “Physician” means a physician licensed under the Medical Practice Act of 1987 to practice medicine in all its branches.