Many trips to the ER include a standard series of events – things like registration, triage, waiting for a room, observation and discharge. MyChart Bedside walks you through these steps, lets you know where you are in the process and gives you an idea of what you can expect next. 

MyChart Bedside features become available to anyone with a MyLVHN account when you are a patient in the ER.

  • Track your ER visit progress in real time
  • Get to know your care team
  • Know what to expect next
  • A list of medications administered during your visit

Accessing MyChart Bedside

MyChart Bedside is automatically available through your MyLVHN account when you are a patient in the ER. MyLVHN is our patient portal.

If you do not have a MyLVHN account, you can create one here.

Your care team can help you access these features if you need assistance.

Using MyChart Bedside in the ER

As a patient, you or your loved ones want to stay informed about how your ER visit is going – but waiting for updates can be nerve-wracking. MyChart Bedside allows you to see in real time where you are in the process, and you can choose to share these updates with a family member or close friend. 

Secure messaging with MyChart Bedside

MyChart Bedside offers peace of mind knowing your health information is always secure, and only the people you choose will receive updates about your care.

Frequently Asked Questions

After you are admitted to the hospital, a member of your care team will ask if you would like access to MyChart Bedside. If you want to access MyChart Bedside, you will be provided with a password protected tablet computer that is on loan to you during hospitalization. Only you or someone you designate can use your password to operate the tablet. When you are sent home, any information that was loaded on the tablet will be erased.

You will have access to information that keeps you up-to-date with your care including:

  • Your most recent blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respirations
  • Plans or procedures for the day, including medications and tests
  • Results for many laboratory tests
  • Your care team

MyChart Bedside also offers a convenient way to:

  • Write questions to ask your health care team
  • Read or watch educational materials selected for you
  • Make non-urgent requests, such as taking a walk; changing your gown; getting water or ice chips
  • Play pre-loaded games

Yes, this is different than MyLVHN. MyChart Bedside is only available to you while you are admitted to the hospital. However, your hospitalization information will be saved to your Epic electronic health record. For you, this means you will see a summary of your hospitalization on your personal MyLVHN account. For your primary care physician and others on your care team, information added to your electronic health record during your hospitalization will let them know why you were in the hospital, the type of care you received and when.