The patient advocate serves as a patient advocate, working with patients, our hospital administration, and staff on behalf of patients and their families. They are able to share information and address any concerns with the utmost respect and confidentiality.
Contact
If you have any concerns about your visit to Knox Community Hospital, please contact our patient advocate at 740.393.9890. Normal office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 AM - 4:30 PM; after hours, please leave a message, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.
If you have safety or quality of care concerns at Knox Community Hospital that have not been addressed by the hospital, please contact the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Facilities via one of the following methods:
- On The Joint Commission’s website, using the “Report a Patient Safety Event” link in the “Action Center”
- By fax to 630.792.5636
- By mail to The Office of Quality and Patient Safety, The Joint Commission, One Renaissance Boulevard, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181
Any employee may contact the Joint Commission without fear of disciplinary action taken by the hospital.