St. Joseph Medical Center Joliet Reviews, Violations, and Ratings

This series is compiled by our medical malpractice lawyers, using ratings from U.S. News and World Report and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to provide a clear picture of how hospitals in Illinois are performing, including their ratings and any violations reported. This article focuses on St. Joseph Medical Center Joliet (formally known as Ascension St. Joseph-Juliet).

What You Should Know About St. Joseph Medical Center Joliet

St. Joseph Medical Center Joliet Overview

St. Joseph Medical Center Joliet is a 489-bed medical and surgical facility in Joliet, IL.

Saint Joseph Medical Center
333 Madison Street
Joliet, IL 60435
815-725-7133

U.S. News & World Report Rankings for St. Joseph Medical Center Joliet

According to U.S. News & World Report, St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois, is rated high performing in 2 adult procedures and conditions. It is a general medical and surgical facility rated 2 out of 5 stars.

IDPH Report Card for St. Joseph Medical Center Joliet

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 St. Joseph Medical Center Joliet, the IDPH reports that 53% of patients would recommend this hospital, which is 13% lower than the state average.

Illinois Designations for St. Joseph Medical Center Joliet

• Centro Integral del Ictus
• Servicio de Urgencias autorizado para pediatría
• Perinatal II+
• Centro de traumatología de nivel II

CDC Infection Data for St. Joseph Medical Center Joliet

According to the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) surveillance system, some recent infections reported at St. Joseph Medical Center Joliet include:

• 6 methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) blood stream infections were reported in 2023.
• En 2023 se notificaron 32 infecciones por Clostridioides difficile (CDI).
• En 2023 se notificó 1 infección del torrente sanguíneo asociada a la vía central (CLABSI) en la UCI médica/quirúrgica de adultos.

Medical Malpractice Recoveries Against St. Joseph Medical Center Joliet

St. Joseph Medical Center Joliet has compensated victims of medical malpractice. Records show several notable settlements and verdicts. Here are a few:

$9.2 million after blood clotting complications from weight loss surgery resulted in bilateral amputation of the legs.

$1.6 million for failure to diagnose a baby with sepsis. As a result, he died the next morning.

$2.5 million when St. Joseph’s nurses failed to follow protocols for a patient’s fractured vertebra. When the nurses allowed the patient to move, medical complications rendered him permanently paralyzed.

Tipos comunes de negligencia médica

These cases highlight medical malpractice lawsuits against the hospital. If you or a loved one have experienced similar harm, consider consulting an attorney. Other injuries caused by medical malpractice may also apply, including:

• 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 St. Joseph Medical Center Joliet 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

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• 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

Disciplinary actions against medical providers, such as suspensions, revocations, or fines, are listed in the Disciplinary Actions section of the search.

Más recursos para investigar sobre su médico

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