Loyola University Medical Center Malpractice & Violations

Patient safety should be the highest priority when seeking medical treatment. Yet some hospitals and healthcare providers fall short of required care standards, leading to negligence or medical malpractice that can cause serious harm.

You can seek compensation and justice if you or a loved one has been affected by negligence or malpractice. A Chicago medical negligence lawyer from Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers can help you navigate the legal process, recover compensation, and hold the facility accountable.

About Loyola University Medical Center

Loyola University Medical Center is one of Illinois’ major academic medical institutions, known for patient care and medical education. Let’s examine this healthcare facility.

Overview

Loyola University Medical Center is a 547-bed quaternary care facility in the Chicago metropolitan area at 2160 S First Ave, Maywood, IL 60153. It is located in the center of the Maywood campus and provides graduate medical education.

Among other specialties, its medical professionals provide:

• Holistic hospice care (as part of Loyola Medicine Home Care and Hospice)
• Emergency medicine
• Vascular medicine
• Primary care
• Breast cancer care
• Nephrology
• Cardiology
• Neurology
• Gynecology
• Urology
• Maternity

Its stroke center also works with rehabilitation, nutrition, and pharmacy experts.

Ownership and Affiliations

Loyola University Medical Center is part of Loyola Medicine, a regional, academic health system also known as the Loyola University Health System. Along with various specialty centers and clinics serving the greater Chicago area, Loyola Center consists of:

• Loyola University Medical Center
• Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
• MacNeal hospital

Loyola Medicine belongs to Trinity Health, a not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system that spans 93 hospitals, 107 continuing care locations, the second-largest PACE program in the country, and 142 emergency care locations across 26 states.

Reputation and Performance

According to U.S. News rankings, Loyola University Medical Center is considered high-performing in 5 adult specialties and 11 procedures and conditions, ranking eighth in Illinois. Its patient experience rating in the U.S. News is 2 out of 5 stars.

It’s only considered below average when it comes to hip replacement surgeries. [1]

Loyola University Medical Center participates in key healthcare quality programs, including the Hospital Quality Alliance and National Quality Forum. The facility currently holds a 3-out-of-5 star rating from Medicare.

Notable Legal Actions Against Loyola University Medical Center

There have been several claims against Loyola University Medical Center, with some involving wrongful death.

Medical Error During Surgery

The then-21-year-old plaintiff was hit by a car as a pedestrian and suffered a minor injury. Her CT scan showed a large brain tumor. As she was supposed to resect the tumor, the hospital performed an embolization procedure to reduce blood loss.

Due to a medical error, the plaintiff suffered multiple strokes and catastrophic brain injury. She survived but died later from her injuries at the age of 23. With the help of a Chicago brain injury attorney, her family was awarded a settlement of $5 million. [2]

Using Latex During Surgery on an Allergic Patient

The family of Kara Eubanks consulted a Chicago negligent death lawyer and filed a claim against the hospital. During a cardiac ablation procedure, the physicians at Loyola University Medical Center used a latex-tipped catheter despite knowing about her allergy. On April 10, 2007, the patient went into cardiac arrest and died three days later. [3]

Failure to Properly Perform a Surgical Procedure

On February 7, 2018, Eileen Roe filed a complaint against the hospital and the physician, stating that she suffered severe physical injuries during a surgical procedure. Her Chicago surgery error attorneys argued that the defendants didn’t take sufficient measures to prevent injuries. [4]

Error During Administering Anesthesia

On November 19, 2017, Kathryn O’Kelly filed a claim alleging medical negligence regarding anesthesia during a procedure to remove skin cancer from the tip of her nose.

Her Chicago anesthesia error attorneys argued she was not given a sufficient amount of anesthetic, partly because the doctors did not take into account her red hair. People with red hair are known to need higher dosages of anesthetic. She also claims the doctor did not stop the procedure while she was in pain. [5]

Negligence Resulting in Decubitus Ulcers That Contributed to Death

On July 9, 2018, Joseph Napoletano filed a complaint against the facility on behalf of his mother, Philomena Napoletano. In the hospital bedsore lawsuit, he claimed she developed pressure sores due to the defendant’s negligent care, which contributed to her death. [6]

Failure to Order an Ultrasound

On behalf of Angela Edwards, Kimberly Edwards filed a complaint against the hospital on December 6, 2017. She claimed that the hospital took insufficient measures to prevent the injuries and the wrongful death of Angela Edwards.

The late Edwards died of a pulmonary embolism, and the plaintiff’s Chicago diagnosis error attorneys stated that the defendant failed to order an ultrasound to diagnose the condition accurately. [7]

Failure to Protect Patient Information

In 2023, a class action lawsuit was filed against the hospital, claiming that its website secretly records users’ health information and sends it to Facebook without their consent. [8]

Inspection and Deficiency Reports at Loyola University Medical Center

According to the Illinois Hospital Report Card, patients are 5% less likely to definitely recommend the hospital. The report shows that the hospital ranks poorer than average in terms of Adult Surgical and Medical ICU infections (Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections). [9]

According to Medicare [10]:

• 8% of patients left without being seen (worse than the state average of 5% and national average of 3%);
• Only 42% of patients received appropriate care for severe sepsis/septic shock, well below state (60%) and national (62%) averages;
• COVID-19 vaccination rate at 0% among staff, lower than state (12.9%) and national (11.6%) averages.

Understanding Medical Negligence and Your Rights

Medical negligence occurs when healthcare providers fail to deliver the accepted standard of care that patients should receive. When doctors, nurses, or staff deviate from these standards, their actions or inactions can seriously harm patients, causing physical injuries, emotional distress, and financial burdens.

Common types of medical negligence include:

• Surgical errors
• Medication errors
• Diagnostic errors
• Improper care

If medical negligence has harmed you or a family member, you can seek compensation and hold the hospital accountable. A medical negligence attorney can help by filing a claim, gathering evidence, and showing where the hospital failed in its duty of care. They also have experience with insurers, increasing the chances for a fair settlement.

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References: [1] U.S. News, [2] Cook County Record, [3] Chicago Tribune, [4] Cook County Record, [5] Cook County Record, [6] Cook County Record, [7] Cook County Record, [8] Cook County Record, [9] Illinois Hospital Report Card, [10] Medicare

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