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Problems with Health Care Facilities


Hospitals

For complaints concerning hospitals, contact the Bureau of Health Services in the Division of Quality Assurance (Department of Health and Family Services) at 608-264-9888 (main Bureau line) or 608-266-0224 (complaint coordinator).  You may also email the Bureau of Health Services.

Nursing homes or adult day care  organizations

To file a complaint about a nursing home or adult day care organization, contact the Regional Office for the county where the facility is located. The Bureau of Nursing Home Resident Care (Division of Quality Assurance) provides a list of addresses and telephone numbers for the Regional Offices or you can e-mail the Bureau of Nursing Home Resident Care.

Home health agencies or hospices

Concerning home health agencies or hospices, call the Home Health Hotline: 1-800-642-6552 or (608) 267-1441 or you can e-mail the Bureau of Health Services in the Division of Quality Assurance.

Assisted living facilities

For complaints concerning assisted living facilities, including residential care apartment complexes, please call the appropriate Regional Office of the Bureau of Assisted Living. You may also email the Bureau of Assisted Living in the Division of Quality Assurance. 

Still not sure where to take your complaint? The Bureau of Quality Assurance provides more information on how to make a complaint about health care facilities or caregivers.

Last Revised: May 01, 2008

 

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