Saint Joseph Hospital Malpractice Lawyers

Saint Joseph Hospital is a 371-bed hospital located in Cook County, Illinois at:

http://www.presencehealth.org/presence-saint-joseph-hospital-chicago

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 (healthcare-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 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