HARRY HUGHES, Governor                                      1271

(1)  Shall refer to   the Secretary for investigation
reported instances of abuse   involving any persistent course of
conduct intended to produce or   resulting in mental or emotional
distress; and

(2)  May refer to the Secretary for investigation
reported instances of patient-to-patient abuse.

[(e)] (F) Within 10 working days after the completion of an
investigation under subsection (d) of this section, the Secretary
shall submit a written report of its findings to:

(1)  The State's Attorney;

(2)  The local ombudsman as designated by the State
Director on Aging; and

(3)  Unless the administrator is the alleged abuser,
the administrator of the related institution.

[(f)] (G) (1) A person who acts in good faith is not
civilly liable for:

(i) Making a report under this section;

(ii) Participating in an investigation arising
out of a report under this section;

(iii) Participating in a judicial proceeding
arising out of a report under this section; or

(iv) Participating in transferring, suspending,
or terminating the employment of any individual who is believed
to have abused or aided in abusing a resident under this section.

(2) This subsection does not grant any immunity for
an abuser who makes a report or participates in the investigation
or proceeding.

[(g)] (H) (1) The Department shall provide each related
institution with signs that set forth the reporting requirements
under this section.

(2) The related institution shall post the signs
conspicuously in the employee and public areas of the related
institution.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall
take effect July 1, 1986.

Approved May 13, 1986.