In any situation described in Section 3-501, the Department may place a qualified person to act as monitor in the facility. The monitor shall observe operation of the facility, assist the facility by advising it on how to comply with the State regulations, and shall report periodically to the Department on the operation of the facility. Once a monitor has been placed, the Department may retain the monitor until it is satisfied that the basis for the placement is resolved and the threat to the health, safety, or welfare of a resident is not likely to recur.
210 ILCS 46/3-502