Address:
982 E Columbia
Colville, WA 99114

Telephone:
(509) 684-2561

Map:

Map of 982 E Columbia Ave
Colville, WA 99114-3316

VISITOR POLICIES

Visiting Hours

Mount Carmel Hospital offers flexible visiting hours from 9 A.M. to 8:30 P.M. daily.

If you are not visiting in a patient's room, we ask that you not wait in the hallway. This insures confidentiality for our other patients and quick access to any patient, if needed. Please note that a patient may be transferred to another room due to improved condition or changing needs, so please check at the nurses' station for the room number.

Spiritual Care

Mount Carmel's Chaplaincy Services staff is available for patients and family members 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Contact the operator or call extension 716. A chapel is located on the main floor by the south entrance of the hospital. Everyone is welcome to use the chapel at any time for personal prayers and meditation.

Smoking Policy

Mount Carmel Hospital believes that a hospital should provide fresh, clean air for all to breathe. For this reason, smoking is not allowed in the buildings. There is a designated smoking area outside the ER.

PATIENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

You have the right to...

• be treated with respect, dignity and concern for you as an individual.
• have your culture, religious beliefs and values respected and given consideration with regard to medical treatment whenever possible.
• expect treatment that meets high standards of care, is up-to-date with current medical practice and is safe and appropriate to your needs.
• have personal privacy during the course of your care.

You have the right to...

• know the name and role of those individuals providing your care.
• be part of decisions about your care:informed about your diagnosis and health condition.
• be advised of options for treatment.
• be advised of the probable outcome of your treatment.
• be involved in planning your care and treatment.
• be given the opportunity to request or refuse treatment
• be involved in your discharge planning.

You have the right to...

• play an important part in managing your pain, to have the opportunity to describe your pain, and to expect that those caring for you will be responsive and skilled in pain prevention and relief.
• request a second opinion if you have concerns or are in doubt about decisions for your treatment.
• prepare Advance Directives with regard to treatment decisions, be given information about the outcome of your decisions and have your Directives followed.
• appoint someone to make decisions on your behalf if you are unable.
• have a family member or someone of your choice be notified promptly of your admission to the hospital, and have your own physician notified as well.
• have access, by written request, to any medical information contained in your medical record.
• have all medical information about your care held in strictest confidence and available only to those directly involved in your care.
• be given help with special needs such as guardianship or protective services.

You have the right to...

• participate or to refuse if asked to be part of a research activity. If you choose to be part of a research activity, you have the right to know its benefits, risk or discomfort, what part of the project is research, and any costs to you.
• tell the hospital if you have complaints about your care. These may be reported to the manager or director of the unit where you are being treated.
• You may also report your complaint to hospital Administration or Patient Advocate:

Mount Carmel Hospital

Administration - ext. 703

Patient Advocate - ext. 702

After business hours, you may report your complaint to the "house supervisor" who may be reached by dialing "0" at the hospital.

• expect prompt follow-up on your complaint.
• file a grievance if you have a serious concern about quality of care or being discharged prematurely.
• To file a grievance at Mount Carmel Hospital contact the manager of the unit where you are being treated or call Risk Management at ext 767.
  
• In addition, you have the right to file your grievance with:

Washington State Department of Health

Toll free 1-800-633-6828

You have the right to...

• be free from any form of restraint including physical or chemical (drug) that restricts normal movement or inhibits mental function. Such restraints may be used only when specifically ordered by a doctor to prevent harm or injury to yourself or others.

As a patient it is your responsibility to...

• be accurate and complete, as much as possible, in giving your medical history.
• carry identification with you.
• notify your caregivers if your health changes.
• ask questions and take part in your healthcare decisions.
• let us know if you don't understand any part of your treatment.
• treat staff and other patients with respect.
• regard other patients' medical information as confidential.
• respect hospital property and equipment.
• examine your hospital bill and ask questions.
• pay your bill promptly; if there is a hardship, let us know so we may help you.
• tell your caregivers if they have not fulfilled their commitment to your care or showed concern and respect for you.

Mount Carmel Hospital Privacy Policy (PDF Format)