In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Pritzker issued
an Executive Order
(EO) extending civil immunity protections to healthcare
professionals and healthcare volunteers working in healthcare facilities
rendering assistance to combat the COVID-19 pandemic as defined by the order.
This means that certain healthcare facilities, healthcare
professionals, and healthcare volunteers are immune from civil liability
for any injury or death alleged to have been caused by an act or omission by
the facility, professional or volunteer while providing care to patients.
ISMS partnered exclusively with the Illinois Health and Hospital
Association to persuade the administration to take this action.
Access
ISMS’ EO Analysis
and Detailed Summary.