|  | General Information
Our Patient Representative
|
 |
|
Evelyn Chalfant, RN, our patient representative, serves as a patient advocate, working with patients, our hospital administration and staff on behalf of patients and their families. She is able to share information and address any concerns with the utmost respect and confidentiality. If you have any concerns about your visit at Knox Community Hospital, please contact Evelyn at 393-9890 or 393-9891. Her normal hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00am — 3:30pm; after hours, please leave a message, and Evelyn will return your call as soon as possible.
If you have safety or quality of care concerns at Knox Community Hospital that have not been addressed by the hospital, please contact the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Facilities (JCAHO) via their website at www.jcaho.org or by calling (630) 792-5000.
Any employee may contact the Joint Commission without fear of disciplinary action taken by the hospital. |
Baby Changing Stations
|
|
|
Koala Cub changing stations are located in both our men’s and women’s restrooms in the front lobby and in the Emergency waiting area. |
Cafeteria
|
|
|
Our Cafeteria is located on the first floor past the front lobby and is open as follows:
|
|
|
Breakfast 7:00am – 9:30am
Lunch 11:00am – 2:00pm
Dinner 5:00pm – 6:30pm |
Free coffee is available to all employees and visitors by visiting our cafeteria.
There are also vending machines providing coffee, soft drinks, newspapers, and snacks are adjacent to our cafeteria and in our Emergency waiting area (coffee and soft drinks only). |
Chapel/Family Room
|
|
|
You may visit our Chapel, located on the 1st floor, at any time. It is an excellent place to meet with family and friends in total privacy. Physicians may also use this room to meet with patients’ family members. |
Gift Shop
|
|
|
Our Gift Shop, operated by the Knox Community Hospital Auxiliary, is located near the Coshocton Road entrance. Small gifts, flowers, magazines, and cards are available. |
Parking
|
|
|
Designated parking areas are reserved for the handicapped, volunteers, clergy, and physicians. Please respect these areas to assure that these groups have easy access to the hospital. |
Restrooms
|
|
|
Restrooms are located near the nurses’ station on each floor, in the front lobby next to the Gift Shop, in our Emergency waiting area, and in the Central Registration area. |
Smoking
|
|
|
Knox Community Hospital has a smoke-free policy that prohibits smoking throughout the hospital to help protect the health of our patients and visitors. There are designated areas for smoking outside the hospital. |
|