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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1518494.015 - The University Of Chicago Medical Center
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
The University Of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S Maryland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
Mailing Address:
5841 S Maryland Ave., Chicago, IL 60637
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 622110/General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/10/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/22/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1743671 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,753 | $0 | $9,753 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,415 | $0 | $3,415 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 19040039 A02 | 07/01/2021 | 07/21/2021 | $3,415 | $9,753 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 2:00 p.m. on March 8, 2021, Employee #1, a registered nurse, died from a fall while on-duty at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Previously, on February 4, 2021, Employee #1 worked her normal duties from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. At approximately 11:00 PM, Employee #1 entered the nourishment room and got ice water for herself or a patient, then coworker #2 (registered nurse) and coworker #3 (registered nurse) heard a loud noise. Coworker #2 and coworker #3 found Employee #1 had fallen to the floor, unconscious, and Coworker #2 and Coworker #3 rendered medical assistance to Employee #1 and called for help. Employee #1 was taken to the emergency department and was treated for a head injury. Employee #1 remained at the University of Chicago Medical Center until she died on March 8, 2021, due to complications of craniocerebral injuries, fall, and hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
Keywords: Cardiovasc Disease, Fall, Head, Hypertension, Unconsciousness
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1518494.015 | 65 | F | Fatality | Registered nurses |