union general hospital patient portal

by Mrs. Ida Toy 3 min read
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How to sign up for the patient portal?

How to Sign Up the Patient Portal If you already have a portal login, please start here instead.. Step 1 – Visit the starting page for self-enrollment, signup.my-appointment.org. Step 2 – Click on “Create Account”, enter your information and then click “NEXT.”. Step 3 – Accept the Terms and Conditions. Step 4 – Click on “Sign up for a new account”

Why you should use the nextmd patient portal?

Why should I use the Patient Portal? Using the Patient Portal is a convenient and safe way to communicate with your healthcare provider. You can book appointments online, request medication refills, and look up information in our health database.

What is the value of a patient portal?

Portals can yield actual value for providers by boosting clinical and financial outcomes. They have the potential to drive patient engagement, patient satisfaction, loyalty, retention, and health outcomes. This is how it can be done.

Do you have a patient portal?

Yes we have a patient portal. You can schedule appointments, access lab results, request refills, view medical records, and send messages directly to your provider. You can learn more here.

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Helpful Links

If you are a patient at our hospital, please choose from the following pages to find more information regarding your stay.

Hourly Rounding

An important part of providing you with Excellent care and service is hourly rounding. You will be visited by one of your caregivers every hour from 6am - 10pm and every 2 hours from 10pm - 6am.

Patient Meals

Patient's meals' are served at 8:00 am, 12:00 noon and 5:00 pm. It is our goal to serve attractive, well-prepared meals that satisfy your nutritive, therapeutic and cultural needs. We want you to feel free to express your preferences and dislikes.

Telephone

To reach a local number from your room, dial the 10-digit number. To call toll-free long distance (calling cards, etc.): dial 1, then 10-digit number. To make other long distance calls: dial 0 for Operator instructions.

Television

All televisions are remote control sets. The remote control, speaker, and nurse's call system are combined into one unit. The person assisting you to your room during admission will explain how to operate these units.

Smoking Policy

Union General Hospital and Chatuge Regional Hospital are tobacco-free facilities. The use of any and all tobacco products, to include smokeless tobacco in any form, is prohibited for patients, visitors, employees, and guests anywhere within our facilities or on the grounds.

Personal Valuables

We maintain a vault for the safekeeping of money and other valuables during your stay. We encourage you to use this service.

What is the number to Union Hospital?

Manage your healthcare 24/7 online with health management tools that connects Union Hospital patients to their electronic medical record. Call 330.343.3311.

Can a parent access a minor's medical records?

A copy of ID will be required. Minor: Parents may have access to minor patient records (0-17) by contacting the Medical Records department for Patient Portal Proxy form and present a copy of ID. Deceased patient: Patient portal information will no longer be accessible.

Business Office

When you arrive at UCGH for any service, our friendly business office staff will verify insurance, current medical and billing information along with emergency contact information as part of the registration process. We will make sure insurance is in order and we will check for any pre-authorizations. UCGH accepts most insurance plans.

Medical Test Results

Please make a follow-up appointment with your doctor to go over all lab, radiology, and any other test results that your doctor may have ordered.

Reminders

If you are a no show 3 times in a 3 month time period you will have to make same day appointments.

Payment Arrangements

The business office takes care of filing insurance claims for patients. Each patient will receive a statement of services from UCGH when there is a balance due. Sometimes, pathologists, radiologists and other providers we work with will send a separate bill for that service.

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Helpful Links

Hourly Rounding

  • An important part of providing you with Excellent care and service is hourly rounding. You will be visited by one of your caregivers every hour from 6am - 10pm and every 2 hours from 10pm - 6am. During this time we will be: 1. Checking on you and your well-being 2. Monitoring your comfort and pain 3. Helping you move and change positions 4. Assisti...
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Patient Meals

  • Patient's meals' are served at 8:00 am, 12:00 noon and 5:00 pm. It is our goal to serve attractive, well-prepared meals that satisfy your nutritive, therapeutic and cultural needs. We want you to feel free to express your preferences and dislikes. If you are not satisfied with the food that you are receiving, please do not hesitate to request a visit from the Dietitian. We want you to look forwar…
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Telephone

  • To reach a local number from your room, dial the 10-digit number. To call toll-free long distance (calling cards, etc.): dial 1, then 10-digit number. To make other long distance calls: dial 0 for Operator instructions. Please advise your family and friends they may reach you by dialing 706-439-6400 and, at the prompt, your room number. Call Now Telephones for local calls are provide…
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Television

  • All televisions are remote control sets. The remote control, speaker, and nurse's call system are combined into one unit. The person assisting you to your room during admission will explain how to operate these units.
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Smoking Policy

  • Union General Hospitaland Chatuge Regional Hospital are tobacco-free facilities. The use of any and all tobacco products, to include smokeless tobacco in any form, is prohibited for patients, visitors, employees, and guests anywhere within our facilities or on the grounds.
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Personal Valuables

  • We maintain a vault for the safekeeping of money and other valuables during your stay. We encourage you to use this service. Union General Hospital and Chatuge Regional Hospital shall not be liable for the loss or damage to any money, jewelry, glasses, dentures, documents, furs, or other articles of unusual value, unless placed in the vault for safekeeping.
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Hospital Auxiliary

  • The "Pink Ladies" and men wearing the Auxiliary emblem are volunteer members of the Hospital Auxiliary. Our auxiliary is an affiliate of the state and national organizations. Each member donates his or her time to help in various ways in the hospital and nursing home. The primary duties of the volunteers at our hospitals are to greet the public and to direct the flow of visitors t…
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Chaplaincy Program

  • We are dedicated to the concept of caring for the "whole patient," which includes your spiritual as well as physical well-being. The Chaplains' Association was organized to deliver the services needed to meet the spiritual needs of patients and staff. Members of the Chaplains' Association represent the various denominations found in the North Georgia area. The program is based on t…
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