Hartgrove Hospital Malpractice & Violations

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About Hartgrove Behavioral Health System

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System is a specialized psychiatric facility providing comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment services to the Chicago area.

Overview

Hartgrove Hospital is a 160-bed behavioral health hospital located at 5730 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL, 60644.

The hospital was built almost 50 years ago and continues to specialize in neuropsychiatry. It offers various programs, including inpatient services, outpatient care, trauma support, partial hospitalization, adult intensive care, adolescent intensive care, and schoolhouse counseling.

The mental health facility focuses on various issues impacting adults and children, from young bullies to anxiety and depression. The hospital also aims to raise awareness of the importance of mental health in the Chicago community.

In addition to serving patients, the hospital supports teaching and training missions, working closely with nearby medical and clinical programs. The facility believes that mental health is an urgently important crisis and aims to create a safe space for Chicago residents to receive services.

Ownership and Affiliations

The Hartgrove Behavioral Health System is independently owned and managed by Steven Airhart, the CEO. The hospital is accredited by the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention and the Joint Commission. It is the first hospital in the nation to receive a Gold Seal of Approval from them.

Reputation and Performance

Hospital reputation and performance provide valuable information about the quality of care available at a facility. However, large rating organizations, such as the U.S. News and World Report, fail to provide Hartgrove Hospital ratings [1]. This absence may be due to limited patient feedback.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) gives the mental hospital a C- rating without accreditation [2]. While the BBB maintains reports of customer complaints, its data for this center is limited. Hartgrove Behavioral Health System is also not listed among the top healthcare ranking lists.

Notable Legal Actions Against Hartgrove Behavioral Health System

Hospital negligence leads to patient injury, with many victims seeking compensation through a personal injury lawsuit.

Here are a few notable legal actions taken against Hartgrove Behavioral Health System.

Violation of the Civil Monetary Penalties Law

Hartgrove Hospital was ordered to pay $735,000 for violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law. They allegedly employed a worker excluded from Illinois Medicaid, resulting in a high penalty payment [3]. The law prevents organizations, like hospitals, from defrauding Medicare or Medicaid programs.

Improper Care of DCFS Patients

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System has also been criticized for improperly caring for children in Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) custody [4]. The investigation came after a prior case found that local Chicago area hospitals weren’t properly treating foster care patients [5]. The report claimed violence and inadequate training among the staff.

These cases show that the Hartgrove Behavioral Health System doesn’t always follow laws or regulations. It’s important to raise awareness of these concerns so victims of negligence have the power to come forward. If you or your loved ones were harmed by negligence at Hartgrove Behavioral Health System, consider discussing your case with a lawyer.

Inspection and Deficiency Reports at Hartgrove Behavioral Health System

Limited patient surveys also mean there isn’t a Hartgrove Hospital rating from the Illinois Hospital Report Card through the Consumer Guide to Health Care [6]. Medicare also doesn’t provide a rating for the Hartgrove Behavioral Health System. A lack of ratings from top organizations can make it difficult to review how well a facility adheres to guidelines.

Understanding Medical Negligence and Your Rights

Medical negligence describes the failure of hospital staff to meet minimum care standards. When staff are negligent, it can lead to patient injury and, in extreme cases, death.

In a mental health environment, negligence may include the following:

• Medication Mistakes: Failure to monitor patients for drug interactions or improper dosing can be dangerous in a mental health center.
• Improper Use of Restraints: Improper restraint use in a behavioral health facility can be abusive or negligent.
• Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis: A missed or delayed diagnosis extends the time until patients receive treatment.
• Confidentiality Breach: Patients deserve confidentiality, and failing to protect that right can be considered negligent.
• Sexual Misconduct: Sexual misconduct, whether aggressive harassment or abusive, is a serious violation.
• Neglect: Neglecting patient care tasks can put residents at risk of danger.
• Failure to Prevent Harm: Some patients in a mental health care facility require around-the-clock monitoring, and failure to do so could lead to self-harm.
• Inadequate Supervision: Inadequate supervision of residents could lead to harm to themselves or other residents.
• Failure to Provide Access to Basic Rights: All patients deserve and have legal access to basic rights. A facility that fails to follow these rights may be liable.

Of course, there are other ways that a hospital or healthcare provider can be negligent. If you or a loved one suffered injury due to negligence, it may be worth exploring your legal options.

Why Hire a Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Medical malpractice and negligence lawyers help injured victims seek justice and compensation. All patients deserve the right support and quality care, whether in a traditional hospital or mental health facility. When hospitals fail to provide proper training or meet minimum care standards, they may be held liable.

Our law firm is committed to addressing hospital and mental health negligence. Using our experience with case building, evidence collection, and negotiation, we aim to recover a fair settlement on your behalf.

Many negligence cases are settled outside of court. However, if the negligent provider isn’t willing to offer a fair settlement, our lawyers have the necessary trial experience to represent you in court.

Our legal team builds strong cases using comprehensive evidence, including photos, videos, witness reports, and expert testimony. We have proven strategies to hold Hartgrove Behavioral Health System accountable for negligent care.

Secure Expert Legal Representation!

Hartgrove Behavioral Health offers mental health services to the Chicago community using various therapeutic strategies. While mental health counseling can have a profound impact on mental well-being, it can also be dangerous if staff aren’t properly trained or are negligent.

If you’ve been hurt due to medical negligence, begin your healing by contacting Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers for a free consultation. Our law firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you do not pay for our legal services unless we win your case.

Keep in mind that Illinois has strict time limits, also known as statutes of limitations. These determine how long an injured victim has to seek compensation through a medical malpractice lawsuit.

Contact us today at (888) 424-5757 or fill out our online form.

References: [1] U.S. News and World Report, [2] Better Business Bureau, [3] U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, [4] ACLU, [5] ACLU, [6] Illinois Hospital Report Card

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