In our series on Chicagoland hospital ratings and violations, we’ve analyzed data from the U.S. News & World Report and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to provide you with the insights needed to make informed healthcare decisions. This article focuses on Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois.
Our medical malpractice attorneys will explore its ratings, reported violations, and patient satisfaction scores to help you determine if it’s the right hospital for your needs.
What You Should Know About Rush Copley Medical Center
Rush Copley Medical Center Overview
Rush Copley Medical Center is a 210-bed acute care hospital in the greater Fox Valley area that offers primary and specialty health services. Founded in 1886, it is affiliated with Rush University System for Health. Its contact information is:
Rush Copley Medical Center
2000 Ogden Avenue
Aurora, IL 60504
630-978-6200
U.S. News & World Report Ranking for Rush Copley Medical Center
U.S. News & World Report ranks hospitals by assessing their performance based on data from nearly 5,000 medical centers across the country. When a hospital is nationally ranked as high-performing in a specialty, it means that it excels at taking care of the most medically complex patients with that condition.
Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL, is a general medical and surgical facility and is rated high performing in 5 adult procedures and conditions. It received four out of five stars in the patient experience satisfaction survey.
- 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 patient safety, quality, and satisfaction. On the Hospital Report Card for Rush Copley Medical Center, the IDPH reports that 73% of patients would recommend this hospital, which is 7% higher than the state average.
Illinois Designations
The IDPH has given Rush Copley Medical Center the following designations:
- Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics
- Magnetic Recognition
- Perinatal III
- Primary Stroke Center
- Level II Trauma Center
CDC Infection Data
The Hospital Report Card Act (Illinois Public Act 93-0563) requires Illinois hospitals to report a variety of infection types to the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) system.
Infections are a common yet frequently avoidable problem in hospitals. The hospital might be held liable for medical malpractice if an infection was caused by unclean hospital conditions or surgical treatments. The following infections were reported for Rush Copley Medical Center:
- In 2023, 5 infections in 57,371 patient days were diagnosed with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bloodstream infections.
- In 2023, 25 patients in 48,600 patient days were diagnosed with Clostridioides difficile infections (CDIs).
- In 2023, 2 Level II/III Neonatal ICU infections were reported of 541 central-line days.
Medical Malpractice Recoveries from Rush Copley Medical Center
Another consideration when assessing the quality of care a patient will receive at a hospital is to look at the recoveries made in medical malpractice claims. Rush Copley Medical Center has compensated victims of medical malpractice. Records show several notable settlements and verdicts. Here are some examples:
$8 million for a newborn girl severely injured during an operating room flash fire. As the result of the fire, she suffered burn injuries as well as brain damage when her breathing tube failed.
$500,000 for the wrongful death of a 61-year-old patient whose doctors failed to take action to save her life when a CT scan showed a neck hematoma. As result of their neglect, the patient went into cardiac arrest and died.
How to Find Out If Your Rush Copley Medical Center Doctor Has Been Disciplined
Search the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) license 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.
What to Do If You Suspect Medical Malpractice at Rush Copley Medical Center
If you or a loved one has been injured or has died as a result of medical negligence from health care providers at Rush Copley Medical Center or any other hospitals, you may be entitled to compensation.
An experienced Illinois medical malpractice attorney at The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers can review your medical records, help you investigate your claim, and determine if you have a case against the hospital or any of its employees.
January 21st, 2025
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