• First, share your concerns with your nurse or his/her immediate supervisor. Hopefully we can resolve the problem at that time.
• If you are not satisfied with the outcome, please call our Assistant Vice President for Patient Care at ext. 5405. If there is no answer or it is after 5 p.m., please press "0" and ask the operator to page the administrative supervisor.

We will address your concern in a timely manner and attempt to resolve your concern efficiently.

You may also submit your grievance directly with the Washington State Department of Health. Their toll free number is 1-800-633-6828.  Medicare patients may call Pro-West (Washington/Idaho) 1-800-445-6941. Since we are an accredited hospital, you may also contact the Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations at 1-800-994-6610 or at their web page:  www.jcaho.org

Valley Hospital & Medical Center is committed to providing you and your family with exceptional healthcare and forming a relationship that is built on trust. This means we respect your rights to privacy and will endeavor to protect the confidentiality of you and your family health information--whether this information is stored in a written or an electronic file.

We have detailed policies and procedures in place that conform to state and federal laws designed to safeguard your rights to privacy and confidentiality.

Our Compliance Office and the Health Information Management/Medical Record Department can also provide information on how we protect the privacy of your health information and how you may request health information for you or your minor child. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your privacy, please contact our Privacy Officer at (509) 473-5578 or our Compliance Officer at (509) 473-7002.