RHC St. Francis Hospital Malpractice Lawyers

Rhc St Francis Hospital is a 271-bed hospital located in Cook County, Illinois at:

http://www.presencehealth.org/presence-saint-francis-hospital-evanston

Rhc St Francis Hospital has the following designations:

• Perinatal II+
• Trauma Center I
• Magnet recognition
• Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics

According to data supplied by the hospital to the Illinois Department of Health other agencies, Rhc St Francis 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 Medical/Surgical ICU (1/1/11 to 12/31/11) with 2 reported infections for 2725 central-line days

Patient Safety

• Foreign Body Left During Procedure (10/1/10 to 9/30/11) 1 reported incidents
• Risk-adjusted Postoperative lung embolism or deep vein thrombosis (clotting) (10/1/10 to 9/30/11) 7 out of 1,70 patients
• Accidental Puncture and Laceration (10/1/10 to 9/30/11) 11 out of 7,041 patients
• Latrogenic Pneumothorax (healthcare-associated collapsed lung 2 out of 6,704 patients
• Postoperative Hemorrhage or Hematoma (10/1/10 to 9/30/11) 2 out of 1,711 patients
• Postoperative Respiratory Failure (10/1/10 to 9/30/11) 6 out of 673 patients

Maternal Safety and Utilization

• Birth Trauma (10/1/10 to 9/30/11) 2 out of 719 patients
• Obstetric Trauma – Vaginal With Instrument (10/1/10 to 9/30/11) 3 out of 21 patients
• Obstetric Trauma – Vaginal Without Instrument (10/1/10 to 9/30/11) 15 out of 561 patients

Evanston, Illinois Medical Malpractice Lawyers

If you or your child was harmed during an admission to RHC St. Francis Hospital, it may have been related to medical negligence. Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC is committed to protecting the public from medical errors in all settings. Contact our attorneys today to discuss your case. All consultations are free and confidential.