Advocate Sherman Hospital is a medical facility located in Elgin, IL. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™.
68
%
Patient Experience Rating
4% higher than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
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Hospital Quality Awards
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
Safety Ratings
How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications
No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure
3 ratings were worse than expected
- Excessive bruising or bleeding as a consequence of a procedure or surgery
- Acute kidney dysfunction following surgery
- Respiratory failure following surgery
1 rating was better than expected
- Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital
9 ratings were as expected
- Death in procedures where mortality is usually very low
- Death following a serious complication after surgery
- Collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest
- Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired at the hospital
- In-Hospital Fall Associated Fracture Rate
- Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs following surgery
- Bloodstream infection following surgery
- Breakdown of abdominal incision site
- Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during medical care
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Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Appendectomy
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Appendectomy
In Hospital
As Expected
Cardiac
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
As Expected
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Worse than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Worse than Expected
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Better than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Critical Care
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
As Expected
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Better than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Gastrointestinal
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
As Expected
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Better than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Specialty Excellence Awards
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2023
Gynecologic Surgeries
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Worse than Expected
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
As Expected
Labor and Delivery
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
As Expected
vagin*l Delivery
In Hospital
Better than Expected
Neurosciences
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Better than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Orthopedic
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
As Expected
Outpatient Joint Replacement
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
As Expected
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Worse than Expected
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Worse than Expected
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
As Expected
Pulmonary
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Better than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Better than Expected
Spine Surgery
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
As Expected
Vascular
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
As Expected
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
As Expected
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Learn more about patient experience70
%
Patients who gave a rating of9or10
5% higher than the national average
68
%
Would definitely recommend
4% higher than the national average
Advocate Sherman Hospital
National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Advocate Sherman Hospital
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
I had great experience with Dr. Brodowska. She performed surgery on my both eyes when my retina detached from diabetes and saved me from blindness. She truly cared and addressed my concerns. She is also very kind and had great bedside manners.
J.B. May 20 2024
Review for Dr. Brodowska
Dr. Brodowska is an excellent Retina Specialist who is a compassionate professional. She listened attentively to my concerns and made me feel comfortable and provided me with a timely, effective treatment plan. I highly recommend her for her excellent service and her expertise.
May 20 2024
Review for Dr. Brodowska
I had a slight complication from a joint replacement several days earlier with another surgeon. Dr. Raju was personable, professional, and thorough in examining and explaining my situation. The best part was that he took photos to send to my surgeon to see if he concurred with a recommended...
May 20 2024
Review for Dr. Raju
Dr. Raju is very accommodating, smart and very detailed in explaining my health issues.
May 20 2024
Review for Dr. Raju
Very good experience and care. I recommend Dr to my family and friends.
May 20 2024
Review for Dr. Brodowska
Location
Advocate Sherman Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Advocate Sherman Hospital located?
Advocate Sherman Hospital is located at 1425 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Advocate Sherman Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Advocate Sherman Hospital has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Advocate Sherman Hospital highly rated with patients?
70% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Advocate Sherman Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Advocate Sherman Hospital?
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How does Advocate Sherman Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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