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How to address concerns, complaints, and grievances

If you and your family have any questions, concerns, or wish to file a grievance, please talk with:

  • Your child’s nurse or physician.
  • The manager or director. Your child’s nurse or health unit coordinator will help you get in contact with them.
  • The family relations liaison.
    Children’s – Minneapolis (612) 813-7393
    Children’s - St. Paul (651) 220-6888
    FamilyLiaison@Childrensmn.org
  • The administrative representative. During evening or weekend hours,
    call and ask for the administrative representative:
    Children’s - Minneapolis, call (612) 813-6833;
    Children’s - St. Paul, call (651) 220-8460.

Additional resources at Children’s

  • Contact the privacy official if you have concerns about your medical information privacy rights. For all Children’s sites, call (612) 813-6911 or toll-free at 1-866-225-3251.
  • Call the social work department for information or assistance about protective services for children or vulnerable adults.
    Children’s - Minneapolis (612) 813-6138
    Children’s - St. Paul (651) 220-6479.
  • Contact the office of ethics for consultation if you are facing difficult health care decisions. For all Children’s sites, call (612) 813-7200.

Regulatory agencies
You may also file a grievance with:

  • Office of Health Facilities Complaints
    85 East Seventh Place, Suite 300
    St. Paul, MN 55164-0970
    (651) 215-8702 or (800) 369-7994

  • Board of Medical Practice
    2829 University Avenue SE, Suite 400
    Minneapolis, MN 55414-3246
    (612) 617-2130 or (800) 657-3709

  • Minnesota Department of Health
    Office of Health Facility Complaints
    PO Box 64970
    St. Paul MN 55164-0970
    (651) 215-8713
    Minnesota Home Care Hot Line
    Fax: (651) 281-9796, TDD: 651-201-5797

  • Home Care Ombudsman
    Office of Ombudsman for Older Minnesotans
    Metro Square Building
    121 East Seventh Place, Suite 410
    St. Paul, MN 55101
    (651) 296-0382; 1-800-657-3591
    Fax: (651) 297-5654

  • The Joint Commission
    (800) 994-6610
    complaint@JointCommission.org