To be notified of pending orders that need cosign or new results, what action must a provider take?

To ensure that a provider is notified of pending orders needing a cosign or to view new results, the most effective action is to open the patient's chart. By accessing the patient's chart directly, the provider gains a comprehensive view of the patient's current status, which includes any outstanding orders awaiting their approval and recent results from tests or procedures that need to be reviewed.

Opening the chart allows providers to actively engage with the patient’s medical record, enabling them to see any alerts or notifications that have been generated as part of the electronic health record system. This practice aligns with clinical protocols that emphasize the importance of checking specific patient information to maintain effective and timely patient care.

While checking notifications on the dashboard could provide some information, it may not show the complete context or details that are available when the patient's chart is fully reviewed. Reviewing the problem list might highlight ongoing issues but doesn't specifically address pending orders or recent results. Contacting the nursing staff is useful for direct communication but does not replace the need for the provider to independently verify and track their own pending responsibilities within the patient's chart.