Prior to employing, assigning, or referring a nurse, the agency shall contact the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to determine whether the nurse's license is valid and in good standing. Written verification shall be sent by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation within 20 working days. At least biennially thereafter, the nurse agency shall contact the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to verify this information in writing. The nurse agency shall review the disciplinary report published by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation on a monthly basis to determine whether the nurse's license is valid and in good standing.
Prior to employing, assigning, or referring a certified nurse aide, the agency shall review the information provided on the Health Care Worker Registry to verify that the certification is valid. Prior to employing, assigning, or referring a certified nurse aide to a position at a health care employer or long-term facility as defined in the Health Care Worker Background Check Act, the nurse agency shall review the information provided on the Health Care Worker Registry to verify that the certified nurse aide is not ineligible for the position pursuant to Section 25 of the Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
225 ILCS 510/13