# 59 Ill. Adm. Code 116.10: Section 116.10 Purpose

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## Section

- **Citation:** 59 Ill. Adm. Code 116.10
- **Heading:** Section 116.10 Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Illinois
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Illinois Administrative Code / Title 59 MENTAL HEALTH / CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES / Part 116 ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS / Section 116.10 Purpose

## Text

Section 116
Section 116.10  Purpose
The purpose of this Part is to
ensure the safety of individuals in programs funded by the Department of Human
Services by regulating the storage, distribution and administration of
medications in specific settings, as well as training of non-licensed staff in
the administration of medications.  This applies exclusively to all programs
for individuals with developmental disabilities in:
a)         community
day services;
b)         residential settings of 16 persons or fewer that are funded,
certified or licensed by DHS and that distribute or administer medications; and
c)         all intermediate care facilities for persons with
developmental disabilities with 16 beds or fewer that are licensed by the
Illinois Department of Public Health.

## Nearby sections

- [59 Ill. Adm. Code 116.10 Section 116.10  Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T59_P116_S116_10.md)
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- [59 Ill. Adm. Code 116.50 Section 116.50  Administration of Medications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T59_P116_S116_50.md)
- [59 Ill. Adm. Code 116.60 Section 116.60  Medication Self-Administration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T59_P116_S116_60.md)
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