The practice of nursing home administration in the State of Illinois is hereby declared to affect the public health, safety and welfare and to be subject to regulation and control in the public interest. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest and concern that the practice of nursing home administration as defined in this Act, merit and receive the confidence of the public, that only qualified persons be authorized to practice as nursing home administrators in the State of Illinois. This Act shall be liberally construed to best carry out these subjects and purposes.
225 ILCS 70/2