(a) All information contained in or relating to any medical audit performed of a trauma center’s trauma services pursuant to this Act or by an EMS Medical Director or his designee of medical care rendered by System personnel, shall be afforded the same status as is provided information concerning medical studies in Article VIII, Part 21 of the Code of Civil Procedure. Disclosure of such information to the Department pursuant to this Act shall not be considered a violation of Article VIII, Part 21 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
     (b) Hospitals, trauma centers and individuals that perform or participate in medical audits pursuant to this Act shall be immune from civil liability to the same extent as provided in § 10.2 of the Hospital Licensing Act.

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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 210 ILCS 50/3.110

  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14

     (c) All information relating to the State Emergency Medical Services Disciplinary Review Board or a local review board, except final decisions, shall be afforded the same status as is provided information concerning medical studies in Article VIII, Part 21 of the Code of Civil Procedure. Disclosure of such information to the Department pursuant to this Act shall not be considered a violation of Article VIII, Part 21 of the Code of Civil Procedure.