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John H Stroger Jr Hospital
John H Stroger Jr Hospitalis a 464 bed hospital located in Cook County, Illinois at:
1901 W Harrison StChicago IL 60612(312) 864-6000http://www.cchil.org/index.html
John H Stroger Jr Hospital has the following designations:
- Perinatal III
- Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center I
- Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics
According to data supplied by the hospital to the Illinois Department of Health other agencies, John H Stroger Jr Hospital reported the following medical errors which may be of concern to patients and their families.
Health Care-Associated Infections
- Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections in the Adult Surgical ICU (1/1/11 to 12/31/11) with 9 reported infections for 1910 central-line days
- Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections in the Adult Medical ICU (1/1/11 to 12/31/11 with 7 reported infections over 3941 central-line days
Patient Safety
- Unexpected Deaths (10/1/10 to 9/30/11) 1 out of 2,771 patients
- Risk-adjusted Postoperative lung embolism or deep vein thrombosis (clotting) (10/1/10 to 9/30/11) 26 out of 4,478 patients
- Accidental Puncture and Laceration (10/1/10 to 9/30/11) 37 out of 18,628 patients
- Latrogenic Pneumothorax (health care-associated collapsed lung )1 out of 17,668 patients
- Postoperative Hemorrhage or Hematoma (10/1/10 to 9/30/11) 14 out of 4,497 patients
- Postoperative Respiratory Failure (10/1/10 to 9/30/11) 9 out of 1,967 patients
Maternal Safety and Utilization
- Birth Trauma (10/1/10 to 9/30/11) 1 out of 577 patients
- Obstetric Trauma – Vaginal With Instrument (10/1/10 to 9/30/11) 3 out of 13 patients
If you or your child was harmed during an admission to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital, it may have been related to medical negligence. Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers is committed to protecting the public from medical errors in all settings. Contact our attorneys todays to discuss your case. All consultations are free and confidential.
