In this series, our medical malpractice law firm uses ratings from U.S. News and World Report and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to give you a clear picture of how hospitals in Illinois and the Chicagoland area are performing, including their ratings and any violations they have had. We are here to help if you believe medical negligence has occurred. This article focuses on Holy Cross Hospital.
What You Should Know About Holy Cross Hospital
An Overview of Holy Cross Hospital
Founded in 1928, Holy Cross Hospital is a 264-bed community, non-profit Catholic hospital that offers inpatient and outpatient care across medical, surgical, intensive care, emergency, primary care, and behavioral health services. The Emergency Department treats around 40,000 patients annually, providing care for a wide range of urgent and critical needs.
Its contact information is:
Holy Cross Hospital
2701 W. 68th St.
Chicago, IL
60629
773-884-9000
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago
The U.S. News & World Report ranks hospitals in the United States based on information from nearly 5,000 hospitals. They are compared based on how they perform for specialties, including cardiology, neurology, pulmonology, and more. When a hospital is nationally ranked in a specialty, it is adept at caring for the most medically complex patients with these conditions.
Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, is a general medical and surgical facility. It is rated high performing in 1 adult procedure or condition. It also scored one out of five stars for patient experience.
- National Ranking: Unranked
- Illinois Ranking: Unranked
- Chicago Ranking: Unranked
IDPH Report Card for Hospitals
In the state of Illinois, The Department of Public Health evaluates hospitals and healthcare facilities based on their performance in safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. On the Hospital Report Card for Holy Cross Hospital, the IDPH reports that 36% of patients would recommend this hospital—which is 30% lower than the state average.
Illinois Designations for Holy Cross Hospital
- Perinatal 0
- Primary Stroke Center
CDC Infection Data
Hospitals are required by Illinois law and the Hospital Report Card Act (Illinois Public Act 93-0563) to track and report certain types of infections to the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN). These infections include:
- Surgical site infections (SSIs)
- Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs)
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bloodstream infections
- Clostridium difficile infections (CDIs)
Although infections acquired in hospitals occur, they may frequently be avoided. The hospital might be held responsible for medical malpractice if a sickness was triggered by unclean hospital surroundings or surgical procedures. Holy Cross Hospital reported the following infections:
- 2023 MRSA blood stream infections: 1 infection, 22,627 patient days
- 2023 CDIs: 9 infections, 22,627 patient days
Medical Malpractice Recoveries Against Holy Cross Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital has compensated victims of medical malpractice. Records show several notable settlements and verdicts. Here are a few:
$13 million for the death of newborn after Holy Cross doctors and nurses failed to identify and correct a treatable birth defect.
$10.5 million for the death of a patient on the operating table. The patient was scheduled for routine hip replacement surgery, but Holy Cross doctors struggled to insert a breathing tube, causing her airway to swell shut. She suffered brain damage and cardiac arrest when her oxygen levels rapidly depleted.
$8 million for failure to monitor a patient with asthma. The patient eventually went into respiratory arrest, had a stroke, and went into a coma for four years before passing.
How to Find Out If Your Holy Cross Hospital Doctor Has Been Disciplined
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has a database of all licensed doctors in Illinois. Use it to check your doctor’s license and see if they’ve faced any state discipline.
How to Search IDFPR License Info
Search for information by:
- Going to the IDFPR license search
- Select “Medical Board” under the License Type dropdown menu
- Enter your doctor’s first and last name
- Press the “Detail” button next to your doctor’s name to see the details website
Examples of Disciplinary Actions You May Find
If your medical provider has faced disciplinary action, it will appear in the Disciplinary Actions section of the search. Types of actions may include reprimand, probation, suspension, temporary suspension, revocation, refusal to renew, surrender, permanent inactive status, or fines.
More Resources to Research Your Doctor
Want to confirm your healthcare professional is qualified? Use the American Board of Medical Specialties’ online tool to quickly verify a doctor’s credentials.
January 23rd, 2025
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