We appreciate your feedback and value your opinion. Your feedback helps us to improve our patient care and services. If you have any question or complaint about any services provided by Adena Health System, we encourage you to talk with your doctor, nurse, or the manager of the department or office where you are receiving services.
Questions or concerns
If you have a question or a concern about any part of your care or hospitalization, please talk with your nurse, doctor or the manager of the department where you are receiving services. If the issue is not resolved to your satisfaction, you have the right to contact the Patient Advocate at 740-779-7364 or 877-779-7364.
You also have the right to contact:
The Ohio Department of Health – PCSU
246 North High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
800-342-0553
Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Joint Commission at Office of Quality and Patient Safety
One Renaissance Blvd.
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 6018
jointcommission.org/report_a_complaint.aspx
patientsafetyreport@jointcommission.org
FAX: 630-792-5636
We are also a strong supporter of the Speak Up campaign, which urges patients to speak up if there are questions or concerns with the care they or a loved one are receiving.
Adena has security on site. If you have an issue or safety concern, please let one of our staff know.
What should I do if I have a complaint or concern?
If the issue is not resolved to your satisfaction, please call our Patient Comment line at 740-779-7364 or 1-877-779-7364. Please be assured that bringing your issue to our attention will not result in any form of retaliation or barrier to receiving
services.
For billing questions or concerns please call our Customer Service department at 855-275-7408. If the Customer Service specialist is unable to assist you with your billing concerns, it will be escalated to the next level of support which is our Resolution Team.
Do I have to file a formal complaint if I call?
No. Many patients simply request assistance with an issue. The patient reserves the right to file a formal complaint if they so desire.
Will my conversation with the Patient Advocate be confidential?
Yes, we will not investigate without the patient’s permission unless serious safety concerns exist.
What are my rights?
When to call the Patient Advocacy Office
The Patient Advocacy Office is here to help you with:
- Concerns about our services
- Concerns about our care
- Concerns about our employees
- Compliments to our staff
- Requests for information
When not to call the Patient Advocacy Office
The Patient Advocacy Office will try to assist you as best we can, however, a Patient Advocate is NOT the best individual to help you with the following:
Locating lost belongings: If you are/were an inpatient, please call the unit that is/ was responsible for your care. If you are/were an outpatient, please speak with the practice manager of the outpatient unit. To file a lost items report, please contact the Adena Security Office at 740-779-7505
Questions about billing or health insurance: Please call the Business Office at 740-779-4470 or 800-975-7541.
Finding a primary care physician: Please call the Physician Referral Line at 740-779-3463.
Requests for medical records: Please call Medical Records at 740-779-7640.
If you have concerns about your privacy, please contact the Compliance Officer at 877-373-0124