Please speak with the members of your healthcare team first. Usually, they can quickly resolve most issues. If your healthcare team is unable to assist, please ask for a supervisor or manager. Our goal is to resolve your concern before you leave the hospital.
If you are not satisfied with the response you have received from your healthcare team, supervisor, or manager you may call our Risk Manager at (541) 269-8100. You also may send a written concern to: Risk Management Bay Area Hospital 1775 Thompson Road Coos Bay, OR 97420.
For complaints the organization recognizes as significant, you will be notified of receipt and notified of follow up.
At any time, you may contact the following outside agencies to register a complaint:
- State of Oregon, Health Care Licensure and Certification Section at https://www.oregon.gov/oha
- Submit the complaint in person or via mail to: Health License Office, 1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180, Salem, OR 97301, fax: (503) 370-9216, or email: hlo.info@odhsoha.oregon.gov.
- The Joint Commission, Office of Quality Monitoring: Joint Commission Connect – or Mail to:
Office of Quality and Patient Safety
The Joint Commission
One Renaissance Boulevard
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181
The Joint Commission does not accept walk-in faxed or emailed complaints.