Chicago Behavioral Hospital Malpractice & Violations

Hospital performance is important when choosing a healthcare location. A good-quality hospital usually has various safety and patient care protocols in place and adheres to healthcare standards.

Hospitals that fail to meet performance expectations may have higher rates of patient injury and may not provide the medical care patients need.

A medical negligence victim may be eligible to recover compensation through a lawsuit. Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers is committed to helping injured patients recover funds, which can be necessary and helpful in the healing journey. Our experienced legal team will hold the negligent hospitals and healthcare providers accountable.

About Chicago Behavioral Hospital

Chicago Behavioral Hospital is a specialized mental health facility providing comprehensive psychiatric and addiction treatment services to the greater Chicago area.

Overview

Chicago Behavioral Hospital (CBH) is a 146-bed mental health hospital located at 555 Wilson Lane, Des Plaines, IL, 60016. It serves the Des Plaines and Chicago, IL, communities, focusing on adults and senior adults.

The facility offers mental health treatment on an inpatient or outpatient basis, specializing in depression, suicide, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, postpartum depression, schizophrenia, and psychological trauma.

Patients can contact the Chicago Behavioral Hospital 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for a free assessment. Counselors are available to assist individuals struggling with various disorders or symptoms, with programs geared toward women, mental health, geriatric psychiatry, addiction treatment, and intensive outpatient care.

The mission at Chicago Behavioral Hospital is to help patients recognize the importance of mental wellness and learn treatment options to overcome symptoms. Hospital staff use a variety of research-backed techniques to overcome substance use disorders and mental health concerns, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).

The hospital offers comprehensive care and support through services like medication management, case management, group therapy, family therapy, recreational therapy, process groups, and school sessions for adolescents. Programs for older adults are also available at Chicago Behavioral Hospital.

Ownership and Affiliations

Chicago Behavioral Hospital LLC is operated by US HealthVest, a behavioral health company that manages eight specialized psychiatric facilities across the United States.

Along with Chicago Behavioral Hospital in Des Plaines, US HealthVest operates:

• Lake Behavioral Hospital in Waukegan and Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital in New Lenox, Illinois;
• Smokey Point and South Sound Behavioral Hospitals in Washington state;
• Ridgeview Institute facilities in Smyrna and Monroe, Georgia; and
• Hendricks Behavioral Hospital in Plainfield, Indiana.

Chicago Behavioral Hospital has been open since 2014 and was recently renovated to offer more support for patients in the Des Plaines area.

Reputation and Performance

National organizations frequently rank hospitals and outpatient services to determine the quality of care available. However, one of the biggest-ranking organizations, U.S. News and World Report, has not issued a ranking for the Chicago Behavioral Hospital [1]. The organization ranks other hospitals in the Chicago and Des Plaines area for psychiatric care [2].

Chicago Behavioral Hospital has received accreditation from The Joint Commission. This organization evaluates healthcare companies to ensure they meet certain safety standards and guidelines.

Notable Legal Actions Against Chicago Behavioral Hospital

Legal actions offer additional information about the quality of hospital performance. Here are a few notable claims against the Chicago Behavioral Hospital.

Failure to Uphold Basic Rights

In 2017, the North Suburban Human Rights Authority conducted an official investigation into Chicago Behavioral Hospital’s practices and policies [3]. The agency claimed that the facility failed to provide informed consent, had limited staffing, a loud/chaotic environment, and limited access to patient services.

An additional investigation in 2021 alleged that the facility failed to provide patients with clear discharge instructions and humane care and services [4]. Some of these claims were found to be unsubstantiated, whereas others were listed as substantiated. For valid claims, the behavioral hospital was ordered to update its policies to better meet patient needs.

Failure to Provide Patients with Access to Medical Care

In Ritter v. Chicago Behavioral Hospital, the plaintiff argued that a patient suffered from a medical condition after staff failed to provide them with medical services. The defendant refused to release documents, claiming they were protected under privilege. There have been no updates in the case [5].

Many legal filings are settled outside of court, which can make it difficult to review previous lawsuits. Negligent hospitals will often offer a settlement in return for avoiding lengthy and public legal proceedings.

Inspection and Deficiency Reports at Chicago Behavioral Hospital

The Illinois Hospital Report Card and Consumer Guide to Health Care do not rate Chicago Behavioral Hospital [6]. Medicare ratings are also not available [7]. These rating organizations use patient surveys, so they may not issue a rating if there aren’t enough available.

The Better Business Bureau gives Chicago Behavioral Hospital a C+ rating [8]. However, it also has limited customer reviews.

Understanding Medical Negligence and Your Rights

Medical negligence occurs when a healthcare provider fails to offer a patient the minimum standard of care. In these cases, the patient usually suffers an injury, either a worsening of their current condition or a new injury sustained as a direct result of the provider’s negligence.

In a mental health hospital, medical negligence may include the following:

• Psychiatric Malpractice: Psychiatric hospital malpractice occurs when a mental health provider fails to meet the minimum care standards.
• Medication Mistakes: Improper medication use or wrong doses could cause harm to patients in a behavioral hospital.
• Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis: A wrong or delayed diagnosis could lead to the patient suffering unexpected challenges.
• Failure to Obtain Informed Consent: Failure to obtain informed consent before issuing treatment in a hospital could be considered negligence.
• Failure to Follow Confidentiality Rules: Patients are subject to confidentiality, and a psychiatrist or physician who breaches this could be held liable.
• Abuse or Neglect: Abuse or neglect of patients can also occur in a behavioral hospital.
• Improper Use of Restraints: The inappropriate use of restraints could be an example of medical negligence in a behavioral hospital.
• Premature Discharge: Prematurely discharging patients could lead to a lack of mental health support and injury.

Medical negligence victims should consider legal representation. A law firm specializing in hospital negligence can help improve the outcome of your case. Our law firm assists Chicago Behavioral Hospital patients in case investigation, evidence collection, settlement negotiations, and trial representation if needed.

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Whether dealing with anxiety, PTSD, or addiction, mental health care services are important in helping many Chicago adults heal. When you visit a behavioral hospital, you expect to receive quality care that relieves symptoms.

If you or a loved one were the victim of medical negligence at Chicago Behavioral Hospital in Des Plaines, our medical negligence law firm can help protect your rights. When psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, or other staff fail to protect your rights and meet minimum care standards, they should be held personally accountable.

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References: [1] U.S. News and World Report, [2] U.S. News and World Report, [3] Illinois Guardianship & Advocacy Commission, [4] Illinois Guardianship & Advocacy Commission, [5] Casetext, [6] Illinois Hospital Report Card, [7] Medicare, [8] Better Business Bureau

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