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 IDFPR has issued a proclamation to allow
out-of-state physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and
respiratory care therapists to provide care to Illinois residents
affected by COVID-19. Additionally, the Secretary of IDFPR has
prepared a series of Variances allowing Illinois physicians, nurses,
physician assistants, and respiratory care therapists whose license
status is inactive, non-renewed, or expired that also satisfy an
additional set of specific criteria to restore their licenses
temporarily during this pandemic. Out-of-state licensed physicians,
nurses, physician assistants, and respiratory care therapists may
practice in the State of Illinois in a limited set of circumstances
as provided for by the IDFPR proclamation.
“In anticipation of an increased need of healthcare providers during
this COVID-19 pandemic, the Department is restoring licensees who
fulfill certain criteria in order to work under the direction of the
Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the Illinois Department of
Public Health,” said Deborah Hagan, Secretary of the Department.
“The State of Illinois has many very qualified health care
professionals throughout the State that we are encouraging to come
back into practice to assist with the impact of COVID-19. Illinois
is the home of world-class medical providers who can provide
critical care at this time. We are committed to doing our part in
the State’s concerted effort to reduce COVID-19’s impact on the
State of Illinois.”
Specifically, physicians whose licenses are expired or inactive for
less than three years can temporarily restore their license, for no
fee or continuing education requirement, to work under the direction
of Illinois Emergency Management Agency (“IEMA”) and the Illinois
Department of Public Health (“IDPH”) or in a long-term care
facility, hospital, or federally qualified health center (“FQHC”).
Physician Assistants whose licenses are inactive or in non-renewed
status for less than three years can also temporarily restore their
license, for no fee or continuing education requirement, to work
under the direction of IEMA and IDPH or in a long-term care
facility, hospital, or FQHC.
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Finally, licensed practical nurses, registered
professional nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, and
respiratory care therapists whose licenses are inactive or in
non-renewed status for less than five years can also temporarily
restore their license, for no fee or continuing education
requirement, to work under the direction of IEMA and IDPH or in a
long-term care facility, hospital, or FQHC.
Out-of-State physicians, nurses, physician
assistants, pharmacists, and respiratory care therapists may
practice in Illinois if they are licensed in another state and are
in good standing. These licensees must be operating under the
authority of IEMA/IDPH or at a long-term care facility, hospital or
FQHC, and must meet the standards of care mandated by the respective
health care acts. They must provide contact information and dates of
arrival and departure on forms provided by IDFPR. This temporary
practice approval expires on September 30, 2020.
Applications are available online at IDFPR’s website:
• Health Care License Reinstatement:
https://www.idfpr.com/Renewals/
Apply/Forms/F2396.pdf
• Physician License Reinstatement:
https://www.idfpr.com/Renewals/
Apply/Forms/F2397.pdf
• Out of State Temporary Practice Permit:
https://www.idfpr.com/Renewals/
Apply/Forms/F2398.pdf
To view the proclamation and variances issued by the Department,
click here. With these new measures in place, IDFPR encourages
medical professionals to volunteer their expertise and services at
all levels during this critical time.
The Department continues to monitor COVID-19 developments and will
provide additional guidance and action as necessary.
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