Sec. 3-911. Aftercare plan.

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(a)The Department of Human Services when a recipient of services under this Code, whether admitted on a voluntary or involuntary basis, is being discharged from an inpatient facility, shall provide the recipient and the recipient's conservator, guardian, or other legally authorized representative a written aftercare plan prior to the recipient's discharge from the facility. The written aftercare plan shall include, to the extent known, all of the following components:

(1)the nature of the illness and followup required;

(2)medications including side effects and dosage schedules;

(3)if the recipient was given an informed consent form with his or her medications, the

form shall satisfy the requirement for information on side effects of the medications;

(4)expected course of recovery;

(5)recommendations regarding treatment that is relevant to the recipient's care;

(6)referrals to providers of medical and mental health services; and

(7)other relevant information.

(b)The recipient shall be advised by facility personnel that he or she may designate another person to receive a copy of the aftercare plan.