Using MyChart in Our Emergency Departments and Hospitals

Why It Matters

MyChart empowers patients and their proxies with real‑time visibility into emergency care, improving satisfaction and enabling more efficient clinical workflows.

Key Takeaways

• MyChart app shows real‑time status of your emergency visit.
• Tap provider names to view profiles and contact information instantly.
• Test results appear live, with historical graphs for comparison.
• Patients can complete questionnaires, sign documents, and access education materials.
• Proxy users can monitor the visit through shared MyChart access.

Summary

The video walks viewers through the MyChart mobile application tailored for emergency department and hospital visits, showing how patients can integrate the tool into their care journey from arrival to discharge.

Key functionalities include a live status feed of the visit, provider profiles accessible by tapping names, real‑time test results with historical comparison graphs, medication lists, and the ability to complete questionnaires, sign documents, and view educational resources directly within the app.

Specific examples highlighted are the blue‑dot indicator for pending questionnaires, the graph that juxtaposes current and past lab values, and the proxy feature that lets authorized family members switch to a patient’s account to monitor the same information.

By centralizing communication and data, MyChart enhances patient engagement, reduces uncertainty during emergencies, and streamlines administrative tasks, ultimately supporting better outcomes and operational efficiency for healthcare providers.

Original Description

You can use MyChart on your personal device, like your smartphone or tablet, when you are in the hospital or during an emergency department visit. If you use the app while admitted, you will see features that are specific to your stay. #mychart #johnshopkins https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/patient-care/mychart