In this series, our medical malpractice law team uses ratings and information from U.S. News and World Report and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to give you a clear picture of how hospitals and healthcare centers in Illinois and the Chicagoland area are performing. This includes their ratings and any reported violations. This article focuses on Weiss Memorial Hospital on Chicago’s North Side.
What You Should Know About Weiss Memorial Hospital
Weiss Memorial Hospital Overview
Weiss Memorial Hospital is a 236-bed urban hospital in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood in Illinois. Until the 2000s, Weiss Hospital was part of the University of Chicago hospitals system. In 2022, Weiss Memorial Hospital was purchased by Resilience Healthcare along with other hospitals.
Weiss Memorial Hospital
4646 N. Marine Drive
Chicago, IL 60640
773-878-8700
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago
The U.S. News & World Report ranks and compares hospitals across the U.S. in specialties like cardiology, geriatrics, and orthopedics. Hospitals are included based on criteria such as size and number of operations. Rankings are based on data from nearly 5,000 hospitals, with top rankings going to those excelling at providing treatment of the most complex patients in their specialty.
Weiss Memorial Hospital is a general medical and surgical facility in Chicago, IL. It was given an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars according to the patient experience survey.
- National Ranking: Unranked
- Illinois Ranking: Unranked
- Chicago Ranking: Unranked
Illinois Department of Public Health Hospital Report Card
Weiss Memorial Hospital has also been graded by the Illinois Department of Public Health on the Illinois Hospital Report Card and Consumer Guide to Health Care site. This site is dedicated to providing information about the quality of hospitals in Chicago to consumers and patients. This material includes:
- The cost and types of services provided at hospitals
- Info about patient safety and healthcare service quality
- Info about the staffing of hospitals
- Consumer satisfaction ratings
- Information about Illinois consumer protection laws
On the Hospital Report Card for Weiss Memorial Hospital, the IDPH reports that 51% of patients would recommend this hospital, which is 15% lower than the state average.
Illinois Designations
The state has given Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago the following designations:
- Perinatal 0
- Primary Stroke Center
CDC Infection Data for Weiss Memorial Hospital
According to the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) surveillance system, Weiss Memorial Hospital reported the following infections:
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bloodstream infections in 2023: 5 infections, 17,005 patient days
- Clostridioides difficile infections (CDIs) in 2023: 11 infections, 17,005 patient days
- Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) in Adult Medical/Surgical ICU in 2023: 4 infections, 1,208 central-line days (which is statistically significantly worse than the state average)
Medical Malpractice Recoveries Against Weiss Memorial
Weiss Memorial has compensated victims of medical malpractice. Records show several notable settlements and verdicts. Here are a few:
$20.1 million after a woman suffered severe brain damage because she was given an overdose of pain medication.
$7 million for a punctured vein during vascular surgery for an aneurysm.
$6 million when a woman suffered facial burns during minor surgery.
These settlements highlight medical malpractice claims against the institution. If you or a loved one experienced similar issues at Weiss Memorial Hospital, consider consulting an attorney.
How to Find Out If Your Weiss Memorial Hospital Doctor Has Been Disciplined
If you want to find out if your Weiss Memorial Hospital doctor has been subject to disciplinary action in Illinois, you can perform an online license search for these records on the the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) site.
The IDFPR tracks and investigates actions taken against licensed medical practitioners in the state of Illinois. To start your search for information:
- Go to the IDFPR license search
- Select “Medical Board” under the License Type dropdown menu
- Enter your doctor’s first and last name
- Press the “Detail” button next to your doctor’s name to see details
If your doctor has been disciplined by the IDFPR, it will be listed under the Disciplinary Actions section. Types of actions may include reprimands, probation, suspension, temporary suspension, revocation, refusal to renew, surrender, permanent inactive status, or fines.
Want to make sure your healthcare professional is skilled and reliable? The American Board of Medical Specialties’ user-friendly tool on their website makes it effortless for you to verify a doctor’s credentials.
January 21st, 2025
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