AUTHORITY: Implementing and authorized by the Perinatal Mental Health Disorders Prevention and Treatment Act [405 ILCS 95].DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
a) If screening results or clinical judgment indicate a need for follow-up, pre-natal and post-natal licensed health care professionals may, in accordance with their professional judgment, offer referral to an appropriate healthcare provider for further assessment and/or treatment.
b) If screening results or clinical judgment indicate a need for follow-up, pediatric care licensed health care professionals whose patient is the infant may, in accordance with their professional judgment, offer referral to an appropriate healthcare provider for further assessment and/or treatment.
c) Licensed health care professionals treating patients who demonstrate risk of immediate harm to self or others shall notify emergency personnel or follow existing emergency protocols of the health care setting.