Roseland Community Hospital Ratings & Violations

Patients deserve and expect quality care when visiting a hospital or healthcare center. Medical staff, including doctors, nurses, and recovery staff, owe their patients a duty of care. They may be held liable when they fail to provide good patient care.

Hospitals are rated using a combination of safety and quality care protocols, patient surveys, organizational ratings, and adherence to healthcare standards. When hospitals fail to provide quality services, the Chicago medical negligence attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers are here to help.

About New Roseland Community Hospital

Overview

Roseland Community Hospital is a community healthcare center located at 45 West 111th Street, Chicago, IL, 60628. Also referred to as the New Roseland Community Hospital, the center offers acute care, behavioral health, dental, diagnostics, and emergency room services to six zip codes and various regions of Chicago, Illinois.

The New Roseland Community Hospital has several departments focusing on specialty services, including OB-GYN, an emergency room, adult behavioral health, a COVID-19 clinic, and an acute care unit.

Roseland Community Hospital has 162 beds and 100 surgical room beds. The department focuses on overall wellness in the community, serving adults, children, and families.

Ownership and Affiliations / Roseland Community Hospital Foundation

Roseland Community Hospital is independently owned, meaning it is not part of a larger healthcare company. CEO Tim Egan has led the company since 2013.

The Roseland Community Hospital has served Chicago’s far southside communities for 100 years. The hospital opened its doors in 1924 and has since catered to an ever-changing population while maintaining a strong focus on the community residents.

The Roseland Hospital also includes a Roseland Community Hospital Foundation, which aims to connect the hospital to the local community. This nonprofit organization helps more residents in the Chicago area access healthcare services.

Through hosted events, such as a gift giveaway, it has successfully helped provide children with school supplies and women with new baby items.

Reputation and Performance

The U.S. News and World Report review patient surveys to learn more about the quality of care at different Illinois hospitals. Using this information, they give New Roseland Community Hospital a one-star rating [1].

Roseland Hospital received average ratings for treating certain medical conditions, like heart failure and obstetrics, but it also received low patient ratings. Roseland Community Hospital patients report a one-star rating in overall satisfaction, willingness to recommend, doctor’s communications, and nurse’s communications.

Patients also reported low satisfaction with discharge information, staff efforts to prevent medication errors, overall staff responsiveness, and patient involvement in the discharge process. This information comes from a patient assessment given to previous customers and their families.

Notable Legal Actions Against Roseland Community Hospital

A history of lawsuits can indicate low-quality patient care at a hospital or healthcare facility. Here are a few notable lawsuits involving New Roseland Community Hospital.

Fraudulent Billing Related to COVID-19

A lawsuit against Roseland Community Hospital alleges various fraudulent claims related to COVID-19 testing. A fired doctor claims hospital administrators knowingly committed insurance and taxpayer fraud. The defendant filed a motion to dismiss, which was denied, and the case is still pending [2].

Failure to Prevent Pressure Sores

A Roseland Community Hospital patient’s family filed a hospital bedsore lawsuit after their family member developed pressure sores under the care of hospital staff.

The plaintiff claimed the hospital knew the patient was at risk for developing pressure sores but did nothing to prevent them. The plaintiff filed a wrongful death case, claiming that the pressure sores contributed to her death [3].

Roseland Community Hospital has been central to numerous malpractice lawsuits and deficiency reports. A history of wrongful death claims leads many to question the skills and safety of this healthcare center [4].

It’s also worth noting that many cases involving negligent procedures and services are settled outside of court.

Inspection and Deficiency Reports at Roseland Hospital

Roseland Community Hospital has continued to receive low ratings and grades. The Leapfrog Group gives Roseland a D rating, far lower than other hospitals in the Chicago, IL, area [5].

The Illinois Hospital Report Card and Consumer Guide to Health Care report that only 37% of Roseland Community Hospital patients would recommend it to others, which is 29% lower than the state’s average [6].

The New Roseland Community Hospital received ratings far lower than the state and national averages in various categories, including patient discharge information, cleanliness of rooms, medication explanations, and patient’s ability to receive assistance as needed.

In fact, the hospital received lower ratings in every category than the state and national averages, which may indicate lower quality.

Medicare also gives Roseland Community Hospital low ratings. Both the overall rating and the patient survey rating received a one-out-of-five-star rating. Patient surveys reported low ratings for follow-up care and emergency department wait times.

Approximately 10% of Roseland Community Hospital patients left the hospital before receiving medical care, which is far higher than the state’s average of 5% and the national average of 3%.

The average wait time for receiving treatment is also much longer than at other hospitals in the area. The average wait time to receive medical support at Roseland Community Hospital is currently 242 minutes, which is much higher than the state average of 192 minutes or the national average of 170 minutes. These ratings indicate a lower-than-average quality of care.

Understanding Medical Negligence and Your Rights

Medical negligence occurs when a healthcare provider fails to provide patient care according to the standard of care. Patients who don’t receive quality care may notice a worsening of their condition. In severe cases of negligence, patients may even lose their lives.

A few common types of hospital negligence include the following:

• Surgical Mistakes: Surgical mistakes committed by the surgeon or other employees may be considered negligence.
• Medication Errors: Medication errors can include failing to monitor for drug interactions or improper dosing, which are types of negligence.
• Failure to Diagnose: A failure to diagnose or delayed diagnosis are also types of negligence in a hospital.
• Improper Care: Any medical care that deviates from the standard of expected care may be considered medical negligence.

A strong medical malpractice case requires sufficient evidence. For this reason, it’s usually best to work with an experienced medical malpractice lawyer.

A strong case allows injured victims to recover compensation to assist in their recovery. The damages that may be available in a medical malpractice case include lost wages, medical expenses, and procedures. Pain and suffering of patients treated negligently may also be included in a medical malpractice case.

Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers has a team of experienced medical malpractice attorneys who handle all aspects of your case, including investigation, evidence collection, insurance negotiation, and settlement review.

Our team works closely with expert witnesses who can enhance your case. We can hold negligent healthcare providers accountable with the right effort and legal experience.

Victims of medical malpractice deserve fair compensation for their damages. If the responsible providers aren’t willing to offer a fair settlement, Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers also has the necessary trial experience.

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The New Roseland Community Hospital was designed to provide quality care to Chicago’s southside communities. However, despite claims of continued improvement, the healthcare facility continues to receive low ratings. The hospital has been in the news various times for medical negligence and wrongful death claims.

You and your family deserve the best quality care, and when a Chicago area healthcare center fails to fulfill that obligation, Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers is here to assist. If you or your loved ones were the victim of negligence at Roseland Community Hospital, you need a lawyer willing to work to hold them accountable.

We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you only pay something if we win your case. Visit our website to learn more about our fees.

Illinois has a limited timeline for filing a medical negligence lawsuit against liable doctors, nurses, or hospital administrators. If you believe you were the victim of medical malpractice, you must contact us soon.

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Resources: [1] The U.S. News and World Report, [2] CBS News, [3] Cook County Record, [4] ProPublica, [5] 5Chicago, [6] Illinois Hospital Report Card

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