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Saint Joseph Hospital
Saint Joseph Hospital is a 371 bed hospital located in Cook County, Illinois at:
2900 North Lake Shore DriveChicago IL 60657(773) 665-3000http://saintjosephhospital.reshealth.org/sub_sjh/default.cfm
Saint Joseph Hospital has the following designations:
- Perinatal III
- Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics
According to data supplied by the hospital to the Illinois Department of Health other agencies, Saint Joseph Hospital reported the following medical errors which may be of concern to patients and their families.
Patient Safety
- Unexpected Deaths (10/1/10 to 9/30/11) 1 out of 3,397 patients
- Risk-adjusted Postoperative lung embolism or deep vein thrombosis (clotting) (10/1/10 to 9/30/11) 9 out of 1,704 patients
- Wound Complications in Abdominal Wall Surgery (10/1/10 to 9/30/11) 1 out of 346 patients
- Accidental Puncture and Laceration (10/1/10 to 9/30/11) 13 out of 9,487 patients
- Latrogenic Pneumothorax (health care-associated collapsed lung 5 out of 9,275 patients
- Postoperative Hemorrhage or Hematoma (10/1/10 to 9/30/11) 7 out of 1,704 patients
- Postoperative Respiratory Failure (10/1/10 to 9/30/11) 8 out of 735 patients
Maternal Safety and Utilization
- Birth Trauma (10/1/10 to 9/30/11) 5 out of 1,484 patients
- Obstetric Trauma – Vaginal With Instrument (10/1/10 to 9/30/11) 9 out of 53 patients
- Obstetric Trauma – Vaginal Without Instrument (10/1/10 to 9/30/11) 28 out of 1,024 patients
Chicago, Illinois Medical Malpractice Lawyers
If you or your child was harmed during an admission to Saint Joseph 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
