Scope
All departments within WhidbeyHealth must comply with Washington State Law to respect every patient and maintain an ethical relationship with the public.
Purpose
Ensure all patients are notified of their rights and responsibilities as a patient as defined in WAC 246-320-141.
Definitions
Document referred to as “Patient Rights and Responsibilities” is the WhidbeyHealth System form #001421.
Policy
WhidbeyHealth patients have many rights to ensure they receive the best care possible in a safe setting. Patients also have responsibilities that help both the patient and caregivers make informed decisions about the patient’s treatment while in our care. Each patient has the right to personal privacy and rights to complete information about your medical bill.
Every patient who receives services from WhidbeyHealth will receive a written document informing them of their Rights and Responsibilities. For those patients with series visits the Patient Rights and Responsibilities should be presented to the patient at the first encounter.
For Complaints or Feedback, Patients May Contact:
WhidbeyHealth Quality Department
(360) 678-5151, Patient Experience Coordinator
101 N. Main St., Coupeville, WA 98239
myhospital@whidbeyhealth.org
Washington Department of Health
360-236-4700 / 800-633-6828
HSQA Complaint Intake
PO Box 47857, Olympia, WA 98045-7857
complaintintake@doh.wa.gov
DNV Healthcare USA Inc
ATTN: DNV Healthcare Complaints
1400 Ravello Dr., Katy, TX 77449
ONLINE COMPLAINT FORM
COMPLAINTS EMAIL: hospitalcomplaint@dnv.com
COMPLAINTS VOICEMAIL: 866-496-9647
COMPLAINTS FAX: 281-870-4818