Family-centered care at Children’s National Health System means you and your child have rights and responsibilities. We listen and communicate with you about every stage of your child’s care, and support an honest, open dialog between you and all members of our team, including the doctors, nurses, and support staff. We aim to provide culturally sensitive care, respect your privacy, and educate you to make informed decisions about your child’s care.
As the parent of a patient, we ask that you communicate to all staff, visitors, and other families, in a respectful and courteous manner. For the benefit of your child’s care, inform the healthcare team about your child’s condition, past illnesses, and medicines, and follow the doctor’s instructions and treatment plan.
The full text of Children’s Patient and Family Rights and Responsibilities and the Notice of Privacy Practices can be requested from the Welcome Desk, or can be found in these links:
We Want to Hear from Parents and Patients
We value your feedback and appreciate comments about your experience with Children’s National Health System. During your stay, communicate with your child’s care team about any special concerns or requests. If a member in your child’s unit is unable to respond to questions or assist you, please ask to speak with a manager.
Who to Contact at Children’s National
If you have concerns about assistance with your child’s current inpatient care team please call Family Services at 202-476-3070 and ask to speak with a Social Worker. If you would like to share your experience or make a complaint please contact the Ombudsman Team at 202-476-2064 who will assist with follow up by the appropriate Children's National representative.
Who to Contact Outside of Children’s National
Joint Commission
Mail:Office of Quality Monitoring
Joint Commission
One Renaissance Blvd
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Phone: 800-994-6610
Fax: 630-792-5636
E-mail: complaint@jointcommission.org
Web site: http://www.jointcommission.org/
The District of Columbia Department of Health Regulation Administration:
Mail:
Department of Health
Government of the District of Columbia
825 North Capitol Street, NE
2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-442-5888
Patient/Family Satisfaction Survey
After your child receives care in our hospital, one of our specialty clinics or our Emergency Department, you may receive a survey in the mail or by email. The survey asks about the quality of care, and how the care team treated you and your child during your child’s hospital stay or visit.
Patient and family feedback on these surveys helps us continue focusing on what we do well, and to make improvements where we can be better. The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete. We hope you will help us if you receive a survey.