Loyola MacNeal Hospital Berwyn Violations and Ratings

In this series, we cite ratings and information from U.S. News and World Reports and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to bring you an informative picture of how hospitals and healthcare centers in Illinois and the Chicagoland area are performing, what their ratings are, and any violations they may have. Our medical malpractice lawyers can provide you with the help and support you need if you think medical negligence has occurred. This article focuses on Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Berwyn.

Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Berwyn Overview

MacNeal Hospital is a 374-bed medical and surgical facility located in Berwyn, Illinois. It has been affiliated with Loyola University Chicago since 2018.

MacNeal Hospital Berwyn
3249 S. Oak Park Avenue
Berwyn, IL 60402
708-783-9100

U.S. News & World Report Rankings for MacNeal Hospital Berwyn

According to U.S. News & World Report, MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, IL provides general medical and surgical services as well as being a teaching hospital with patient experience reported as 3 out of 5 stars.

• Clasificación nacional: Sin clasificar
• Clasificación de Illinois: Sin clasificar

Informe del IDPH sobre los hospitales

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 Loyola MacNeal Hospital in Berywn. The IDPH reports that 55% of patients would recommend this hospital, which is 11% lower than the state average.

Illinois Designations for MacNeal Hospital Berwyn

• Servicio de Urgencias autorizado para pediatría
• Perinatal II
• Centro Primario de Ictus
• Centro de traumatología de nivel II

CDC Infection Data for MacNeal Hospital Berwyn

According to the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) surveillance system, some recent infections reported at Loyola MacNeal Hospital include:

• 16 clostridioides difficile infections (CDI) were reported in 2023.
• 3 central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) in Adult Medical/Surgical ICU were reported in 2023.

Medical Malpractice Recoveries Against MacNeal Hospital Berwyn

MacNeal Hospital Berwyn has compensated victims of medical malpractice. Records show several notable settlements and verdicts:

• $15.5 million for failure to diagnose patient’s placenta percreta, a serious condition during pregnancy and childbirth. As a result, the new mother experienced severe blood loss, causing her to slip into a coma before passing away.
• $5 million for wrongful death due to a surgical error during a patient’s gastric bypass surgery. As a result of the error, the patient developed sepsis and passed away.
• $1 million for fatal surgical error.

Tipos comunes de negligencia médica

These recoveries represent examples of medical malpractice lawsuits filed against the hospital. If something similar has happened to you or a loved one, you should consider having an attorney review your case. Other types of injuries caused by medical malpractice of a health care treatment provider can include:

• Fallo en el diagnóstico
• Complicaciones del embarazo
• Cirugías chapuceras
• Negligencia y diagnósticos erróneos por parte del personal médico
• Errores de medicación
• Falta de control
• Escaras

How to Find Out if Your MacNeal Hospital Berwyn Doctor Has Been Disciplined

El Departamento de Regulación Financiera y Profesional de Illinois (IDFPR) tiene una base de datos que consta de todos los médicos con licencia en Illinois. Usted tiene acceso a este recurso para buscar la información de licencia de su médico y ver si han sido disciplinados por el estado.

Cómo buscar información sobre licencias del IDFPR

Buscar información por:

• Ir a la búsqueda de licencias IDFPR
• Seleccione "Junta Médica" en el menú desplegable Tipo de licencia
• Introduzca el nombre y apellidos de su médico
• Pulse el botón "Detalle" junto al nombre de su médico para ver los detalles

Ejemplos de medidas disciplinarias que puede encontrar

If your medical provider has had disciplinary action taken against them, it will appear under the Disciplinary Actions section of the search. There are many different types of discipline actions against providers that may appear: a reprimand, probation, suspension, summary or temporary suspension, revocation, refuse to renew, relinquished, surrendered, or permanent inactive, or fines.

Más recursos para investigar sobre su médico

¿Quiere asegurarse de que su profesional sanitario es competente y digno de confianza? La sencilla herramienta de la Junta Americana de Especialidades Médicas (American Board of Medical Specialties) en su sitio web le facilita la verificación de las credenciales de un médico.