MyChart Bedside

Woman holding a tablet in a hospital bed

Collaborate on your care

MyChart Bedside allows you to be more involved in your care with access to real-time information specific to you during your hospital stay.

You can:

View your chart - See your lab results, medications, and health issues. MyChart Bedside shows you the same information that your doctors and nurses see.

Plan your day - See your upcoming medication times, treatments, procedures, or surgeries.

Engage with your care team - Get to know your care team members and see how each person helps to take care of you. They may even have questions for you that could be answered right on your tablet.

Learn about your care - Access education materials and information.

Share your information with family members or caregivers – Provide access to those who you choose to follow along with your care.

Using a tablet provided to you by the hospital

You will be able to create a Personal Identification Number (PIN)

To set up a PIN for secure access

  1. Just log on and you will be prompted.
  2. Enter a 4-digit code that you can easily remember.
  3. Tap Accept.

You will use this code to access MyChart Bedside each time during your stay in this room.

Ways for a family member, close friend or caregiver to connect

You (and only you) can grant “proxy” access to another adult (18+) to view your MyChart medical record. They must also have a MyChart account. 

  1. Go to “Your Menu” and find “Sharing Hub” 
  2. Select “A family member, close friend, or caretaker.”
  3. Select "Manage ongoing access to your MyChart account."

Once access is granted, access to your medical record will appear in the “proxy” section of that person’s MyChart account.

When you leave the hospital - your MyChart account can be accessed with your mobile phone, tablet, or your computer. It provides information for your continued care including your care team, medications, follow-up visits and more. You can sign up for a Corewell Health account to stay informed about your healthcare after you leave the hospital. 

  1. Go to the Corewell Health MyChart section.
  2. Enter the email address and username you want to use to log in to MyChart in the future.
  3. Enter and confirm a secure password you will remember.
  4. Tap “Create your Corewell Health MyChart account."
  5. Tap “Go to Corewell Health MyChart now!"
  6. Use your username and password to log in.
How much does it cost to use MyChart Bedside?
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MyChart Bedside is a free service.

If I have questions MyChart Bedside who can I ask?
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Please talk with your Registered Nurse (RN) about your MyChart information. If you have technical questions, you can call customer support

  • Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

at 877.308.5083.

When will my test results be available in MyChart Bedside?
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It depends on the test. Most test results will be viewable on the same day the tests were performed. Other tests may take a few days or weeks before we have results. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to talk to your nurse.

Can I share my health record in MyChart Bedside with others?
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Yes, the patient may choose to share their chart with a family member and a HIPAA release is signed by the patient.

Is MyChart Bedside secure?
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Yes. Your information is controlled through a secure activation process.

What should I do if my health information on MyChart Bedside is not correct?
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MyChart information comes straight from your electronic health record. Please feel free to ask your physician or nurse to fix any information that may be incorrect.

What will happen to my MyChart Bedside account information on the hospital provided tablet once I leave the hospital?
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Patient Health Information is automatically wiped from the device when the patient is discharged from the hospital.