Mercy Hospital & Medical Center
Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago (formerly known as Mercy Hospital and Medical Center Chicago) is a 414-bed Catholic teaching hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1852, the institution was the first hospital chartered in the city. Today, the hospital offers a wide variety of services and treatments for patients. Insight is a new name for the hospital. The facility offers both a traditional, full-service hospital and a more boutique, personalized experience.
When the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently inspected Mercy Hospital & Medical Center Chicago, they discovered that the hospital was short six nurses during each shift. This resulted in dozens of patients waiting to be treated. As a result, CMS branch manager Anna Olson wrote to Mercy’s CEO, explaining that the shortage of nurses meant hundreds of patients were waiting for treatment. In addition to this, many Mercy employees also reported that staffing problems caused staffing issues in their offices.
While the closure of Mercy Hospital & Medical Center Chicago has caused an uproar among local residents, the new owners are committed to keeping the hospital open. Despite the controversy surrounding the new ownership group, the hospital is committed to staying open as a Catholic facility. However, the controversial proposal has generated mixed reactions, with some protesting the deal because the new owners are not a “good fit” for the facility. Some officials say the new ownership will keep the hospital open, but others argue that it is a bad idea and that the city needs a new health provider.
