Speak Up

Speak Up for Yourself

Santiam Hospital is a leader in providing excellent patient care in our community for more than 54 years.

As a patient at Santiam Hospital, you are at the center of your healthcare team of professionals — including doctors, healthcare executives, nurses and healthcare technicians.

We encourage you to take an active role in your care and “S-P-E-A-K U-P.”

S Speak up if you have questions or concerns.

P Pay attention to the care you are receiving.

E Educate yourself about your diagnoses, tests and treatments.

A Ask someone you trust to be your advocate.

K Know what medications you take and why you take them.

U Use healthcare organizations that have been evaluated by well-know, respected third party services.

P Participate in all decisions about your health care.