Skokie Hospital Northshore University Malpractice Attorneys

Skokie Hospital Northshore University HealthSystem is a 195-bed hospital located in Cook County, Illinois at:

http://www.northshore.org/locations/skokie-hospital/?gclid=CNvJ2_Cm_bQCFcxAMgodSkoAvg

Skokie Hospital Northshore University HealthSystem has the following designations:

• Trauma Center II
• Magnet recognition
• Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics

According to data supplied by the hospital to the Illinois Department of Health other agencies, Skokie Hospital Northshore University Healthsystem 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 1 reported infections for 1293 central-line days

Patient Safety

• Risk-adjusted Postoperative lung embolism or deep vein thrombosis (clotting) (10/1/10 to 9/30/11) 37 out of 2,480 patients
• Accidental Puncture and Laceration (10/1/10 to 9/30/11) 5 out of 7,064 patients
• Postoperative Hemorrhage or Hematoma (10/1/10 to 9/30/11) 4 out of 2,490 patients

Skokie, Illinois Medical Malpractice Lawyers

If you or your child was harmed during an admission to Skokie Hospital Northshore University HealthSystem, 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.