patient portal for abington jefferson health system

What's new at Jefferson Health – Abington?

Announcing Our New and Improved Patient Portal: MyJeffersonHealth Jefferson Health – Abington has switched to a new electronic health record, which includes an improved patient portal called MyJeffersonHealth. Your inpatient and outpatient records will all be in one place.

What happened to MyHealth in Abington?

Effective March 15, 2022, all Jefferson Health patients with MyJeffersonHealth accounts will be automatically enrolled in paperless patient billing. This is an important change for our patients, community and organization.

What will happen to my existing patient portals in myjeffersonhealth?

Jan 20, 2021 · MyJeffersonHealth gives you free, online access to your Jefferson Health medical record whenever you want it. Through a secure, internet connection, you can: Request medical appointments during or after office hours Receive and view test results electronically – no more waiting for a phone call or letter in the mail

Does Jefferson Health have access to medical records?

Patient Portal Welcome to our new secure patient portal. All patients must be registered to use this new portal. If you have not received an email invitation from us, please email us at comments@abingtonpeds.com, and request on invitation be sent to you. If you have an account, login here for the Patient Portal at My Health Record.

How to access Jefferson Health records?

MyJeffersonHealth gives you free, online access to your Jefferson Health medical record whenever you want it. Through a secure, internet connection, you can: 1 Request medical appointments during or after office hours 2 Receive and view test results electronically – no more waiting for a phone call or letter in the mail 3 Request prescription renewals filled at Jefferson pharmacies 4 Message your provider directly 5 View your health information while you're in the hospital, with MyJeffersonHealth Bedside, a 24/7 tool that provides you with safe and secure access to your medical record, treatment plan, tests results and more. 6 Assign a Proxy to help manage your care

Can a parent be a proxy?

If you are a parent, legal guardian or other designated adult, you might be eligible to become a designated proxy. To gain proxy access for an adult: Ask the patient's provider office for the proxy access form or print it here. Complete the required documentation.

What is Jefferson Health?

Jefferson Health’s team of physicians and healthcare professionals include national experts who have decades of experience in caring for patients with infectious diseases and in activating comprehensive, response management plans when public health threats develop.

How long does it take for a Jefferson blood test to come back?

Do not contact the emergency department or Jefferson outpatient clinics for the results of the test. If your test result has not returned after 5 days, you may contact your Jefferson health provider’s office for further guidance.

How long does it take to quarantine after a positive test?

If the positive test occurs after 6-8 weeks , the decision to quarantine depends upon the presence or absence of symptoms and careful review of the individual’s medical history, in consultation with an infectious disease physician.

How many parents can stay with a minor in the ICU?

Neonatal ICU – two parents or guardians will be permitted every 24 hours. Pediatrics/minors who are patients – one parent or guardian may stay with the minor.

How long after a positive test can you get a virus?

Even for these individuals who test positive after 10 days , studies have not been able to detect infectious virus from these individuals. Without retesting, the CDC recommends that quarantine precautions for asymptomatically COVID-19 infected patients be continued for 10 days after the first positive test.