Holy Family Medical Center Malpractice & Violations

Hospital performance directly impacts patient care. Safety ratings, quality of care, adherence to healthcare standards, and lawsuit history all contribute to a healthcare system’s overall quality.

When a hospital or rehabilitation center fails to provide patients with acceptable care, they may be held financially liable. Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers is dedicated to helping residents in Des Plaines, IL, and surrounding areas hold negligent hospitals accountable. A medical malpractice lawsuit allows injured victims to recover compensation for their damages.

About Holy Family Medical Center

Overview

Holy Family Medical Center is a critical care hospital in Des Plaines, IL, 60016, that provides advanced specialty care services. It is located at 100 North River Road in central Des Plaines. The Holy Family Medical Center has 128 beds, and many patients reside there long-term for rehabilitation and recovery.

The hospital is designated as a long-term acute care hospital (LTACH), offering medical services to patients with longer-term care needs. These may include medical monitoring, wound care, rehabilitation services, or occupational care.

Some outpatient services are available at the Holy Family Medical Center, including laboratory, addiction recovery, pharmacy, and extended rehabilitation.

Holy Family Medical Center also offers respiratory care and was the first hospital in Illinois to receive a Disease Specific Care for Respiratory Failure certification from The Joint Commission.

The facility was founded in 1961 and aimed to offer medical care services to the Des Plaines, IL, community. When it first opened, it was staffed by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, who still influence its daily procedures today.

When it first opened, the facility had an emergency department. However, the ER has since been closed to transition the center’s focus to a long-term rehab building.

Ownership and Affiliations

Ascension Health owns the Holy Family Medical Center. The Ascension network includes over 3,000 hospital locations across 16 states. Ascension Health has the highest number of hospital facilities in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana.

It’s important to note that Ascension Health has been selling many hospital facilities in its portfolio, which could lead to a change in ownership. Holy Family Medical Center is listed as one of the facilities the company plans to sell [1].

Prime Healthcare will likely purchase Holy Family Medical Center. The acquisition is expected to be finalized in the first quarter of 2025. Prime Healthcare is a privately held healthcare company with 44 hospitals and over 300 outpatient clinics.

Its locations are in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Texas.

Reputation and Performance

The U.S. News and World Report ranks Holy Family Medical Center below average in many areas of medical care, including cardiology care, diabetes, and overall patient experience.

However, U.S. News and World Report doesn’t have a current rating for the Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, IL [2]. This could be due to the facility offering limited medical care and primarily focusing on rehabilitation services. The center is also smaller than other hospitals in Illinois.

Notable Legal Actions Against Holy Family Medical Center

Filed lawsuits can provide additional insight into the quality of patient care at hospitals like Holy Family Medical Center. Here are a few notable legal actions taken against this hospital.

Failure to Properly Restrain the Patient During a Surgical Procedure

A Holy Family Medical Center patient filed a lawsuit after falling off the operating table during a surgical procedure. The patient alleged that she suffered a worsening of previous injuries as a result of the fall. The case led to some difficulty accessing confidential information about what occurred in the operating room. There were no updates on this case [3].

Failure to Properly Evaluate and Treat Patient’s Condition

A deceased victim’s sister filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Holy Family Medical Center after the staff allegedly failed to diagnose and treat her brother for respiratory problems properly. The plaintiff sought $50,000 in damages. However, there were no updates, meaning the case may have been settled outside of court [4].

Many hospitals and healthcare systems will agree to settle lawsuits outsideof court to avoid negative publicity. While a settlement offer may make sense in some cases, it doesn’t in some medical malpractice occurrences. When considering previous lawsuits from a hospital or rehab center, it’s also essential to consider the parent or partner company.

Inspection and Deficiency Reports at Holy Family Medical Center

Various organizations conduct annual inspections of healthcare facilities, including hospitals, to ensure they adhere to specific guidelines. The Consumer Guide to Health Care issues an Illinois Hospital Report Card, which ranks a center based on patient surveys.

This report lists that 69% of its patients recommend Holy Family Medical Center, which is 3% higher than the state’s average [5].

The Holy Family Medical Center ranked higher in terms of patient recommendations, patient room cleanliness and quietness, and patient ability to receive help when needed.

Specific areas in which Holy Family Medical Center received lower ratings than when compared to state and national averages included doctors’ and nurses’ communication and being provided with clear discharge instructions.

Medicare also conducts annual reviews of local healthcare facilities. However, like other reports, Medicare does not provide current ratings for Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, IL. This, however, doesn’t mean they haven’t received any deficiency reports.

Understanding Medical Negligence and Your Rights

Medical negligence is when a medical provider’s behaviors fall below the expected standard of care. Medical provider negligence can lead to unintentional harm, including worsening the patient’s condition. In severe cases of medical negligence, the patient may even lose their life.

Negligence in a medical environment could result from poor hiring or training practices, faulty equipment, a lack of safety protocols, or intentional negligence.

Common types of hospital negligence include the following:

• Medication Errors: Medication errors can lead to patient harm, including failing to monitor for drug interactions or improper dosing.
• Surgical Mistakes: Errors during surgery may include wrong site surgery or leaving items behind.
• Failure to Diagnose: Failing to diagnose a patient prolongs treatment and leads to unnecessary pain and suffering.
• Failure to Treat: A failure to treat a patient based on their symptoms or condition could be considered negligence.

A medical malpractice lawsuit helps recover compensation related to the injury, which may include medical costs and lost wages. Patients and their families may also suffer pain and suffering, which can be compensated in a medical malpractice case.

Medical malpractice cases can be challenging to prove, so it is usually a good idea to work with an experienced lawyer. Our medical negligence and malpractice attorneys assist injured victims with their cases through investigation, case valuation, negotiations, and trial representation when needed.

Secure Expert Legal Representation!

When you seek medical care from a local hospital, such as Holy Family Medical Center, you expect caring, well-trained staff to provide you with the care you deserve. When staff fail to meet the minimum care standards, it can lead to injury.

Whether you received negligent care while receiving outpatient, emergency medical, or rehabilitation services at Holy Family Medical Center, you deserve to be compensated for your damages. No one should ever suffer from a medical mistake; we’re here to help.

Victims of medical malpractice in IL have limited time to file a lawsuit. Make sure you contact a lawyer before the timeline is up.

Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers is a Chicago-based firm that proudly serves clients across Illinois and select cases nationwide. Our Chicago medical malpractice attorney team is here to help you navigate your case and fight for the compensation you deserve.

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Resources: [1] Healthcare Innovation, [2] U.S. News and World Report, [3] The Spokesman-Review, [4] Madison – St. Clair Record, [5] Illinois Hospital Report Card

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