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Patient Portal | Maimonides Medical Center

22 hours ago Patients & Visitors. Patient Portal. Call. (718) 283-2665. To Make an Appointment. Schedule An Appointment. Important Notice: In April, 2021 we implemented an update to our FollowMyHealth® Patient Portal. This update will post results to your patient accounts as soon as they are available. With this update, you may be able to view results ... >> Go To The Portal


Does Maimonides Medical Center keep medical records confidential?

Medical Records Maimonides Medical Center protects the confidentiality of every patient’s medical record. As a patient, you have the right to access your medical records. You may access your available records on the FollowMyHealth® Patient Portal that allows you to conveniently manage your health information.

How do I connect to Maimonides Medical Center?

Maimonides patients typically receive an email invitation when they have a visit or procedure at Maimonides. Look for an email invitation from noreply@followmyhealth.com with subject “Invitation for connecting to Maimonides Medical Center”. Can’t find your email invitation?

Can you smoke at Maimonides Medical Center?

Use of smoking tobacco and all other tobacco products is prohibited on any Maimonides property. Consistent with the New York State Department of Health’s issued directives and orders, and in order to maintain a safe environment for patients, families and staff, visitation to the Medical Center is specified below.

What can I do if Maimonides Medical Center discriminates against me?

If you believe that Maimonides Medical Center has discriminated on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex, you may file a grievance with: You can also file a civil rights complaint with the US Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, by mail, electronically, or phone at:

Excellence

Maimonides fosters a culture of innovation, clinical excellence, and respect to provide exceptional care to Brooklyn and beyond.

Maimonides Virtual Care

Maimonides Medical Center is open, safe, and now available online, combining clinical excellence with the convenience of virtual care. Schedule a virtual visit with your Maimonides provider 24/7.

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How many family members can be at the bedside of a patient?

Two family members and/or legal representatives may be permitted at the bedside of any patient who is actively dying, or whose death is anticipated within less than 24 hours. The patient or the family/caregiver may designate up to two support people.

Can a child be allowed to visit a medical center?

Except for end-of-life situations in which the patient is the parent of a minor child, children under the age of 12 are prohibited from visitation. The Medical Center reserves the right to ask any visitor to leave if they interfere with the clinical care of the patient or other patients.

Can you access your medical records with FollowMyHealth?

With the FollowMyHealth® Patient Portal, you can access your personal medical records—from Maimonides and other medical providers. You may do the same for your children who are younger than 12 and for adult family members with impaired decision-making abilities.

How can I get a copy of my medical record?

Patient information and data may only be released upon receipt of a written request with appropriate patient authorization, valid subpoena, and a court order or as otherwise required by law enforcement.

What can I do if I want my medical records sent to my doctor?

Your physician may submit a request for your records to the Medical Records Department.

How long will it take to receive the medical records?

Requests for treatments such as going to a follow-up appointment, consultation or another healthcare facility will be expedited.

How can my records be sent to me?

Records can be sent electronically or paper copy via certified or registered mail (i.e., USPS/FEDEX/UPS).

Do I need to come in person to pick up my medical records?

They will be sent as requested in the request form unless you define that you would pick them up in person.

I'm a healthcare proxy. How can I get a copy of my parent's medical record?

Please provide the supporting documentation to the Medical Records Department.

What is an abstract?

An abstract is a summary of the medical documentation required for treatment purposes (continuity of care) which includes, but isn’t limited to, the discharge note/instructions, procedure/operative reports, consultations, history, and physicals, labs, imaging studies, etc.

Committed to exceptional care for our patients

Maimonides is committed to providing our patients with the best care available. We want to make sure we provide you with the information you need to make your stay and experience at Maimonides as comfortable as possible.

Patient Bill of Rights

You have certain rights and protections as a patient guaranteed by state and federal laws. These rights help to promote quality and safety during your hospital stay.

Patient representatives

The Patient Relations Department works to ensure your safety and comfort. Our patient representatives educate you and your family about your rights and responsibilities, help you communicate with hospital staff, and handle care issues such as advance directives.

Preadmission testing

The 1st step before most surgeries is preadmission testing, which is a physical examination that typically includes:

Nondiscrimination And Language Accessibility

Maimonides provides services to all persons regardless of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, citizenship status, culture, language, socioeconomic status, partnership status, familial status, caregiver status, parental status, domestic violence victim status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender nonconformance or transgender status, physical or mental disability, and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or city law..

Language assistance services

We offer free interpreter services, including American Sign Language, as well as assistive devices for patients with hearing impairment, including closed captioning TV and teletypewriter (TTY) equipment.

HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

Patient privacy is an integral part of the health care we provide to you. The federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) provides guidance for patients regarding their privacy rights and the use or disclosure of their medical information. These rights are described in detail in Maimonides’ Notice of Privacy Practices.

Employee access

At Maimonides, we are dedicated to improving our employees’ work experience and want to ensure the safety of our staff. We strive to provide you with the proper tools, information, and resources to enable your success.

Employee benefits

Maimonides provides competitive, comprehensive, and innovative employee benefits for our eligible non-union employees.

We offer 511NY Rideshare to all employees and volunteers

We offer 511NY Rideshare, a reliable and cost-effective option for staff to use while commuting during severe weather conditions. The Maimonides interactive ride-matching system pairs you with a pool of potential rideshare matches in your area, based on similar routes and schedules.

Employee attendance policies

Review our policies on AD-47 and HR-27 for road closures and public transportation suspensions.