Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway Patient Advocate

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway is committed to providing quality care in a compassionate manner. If a patient or visitor has any concern related to care, safety or service, we encourage them to bring it to our attention through our Patient Advocate program. Among other services, a hospital Patient Advocate ensures patient rights are upheld by:

  • Promoting patient rights and responsibilities
  • Acting as a liaison between patients and hospital staff
  • Working to resolve complaints and grievances
  • Assisting in securing interpreter services
  • Assisting with patients’ special needs

Contact Information
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway Patient Advocate Office
Phone: 732-499-6136

Mary Jackson, Manager of Patient Experience, Mary.Jackson@rwjbh.org
Meredith Platzke, Coordinator of Patient Advocacy. Meredith.Platzke@rwjbh.org
Should a matter remain unresolved, the patient or visitor may wish to speak with the following organizations as well:

New Jersey Department of Health: 800-792-9770
The Joint Commission: 800-994-6610

Patient Stories

  • “I knew I had to get moving so I could get out of the hospital and attend my son’s wedding.”

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  • “They had everything the family was looking for.”

    Elisa
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  • “I was afraid I would miss food and want to eat more, but I just feel full with less food.”

    Chris
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