What is the most efficient way to open a patient's chart when rounding on admitted patients?

Opening a patient’s chart from the Patient List is often the most efficient method because this list is typically organized in a way that facilitates quick access to all patients currently admitted, often showing relevant details like their location in the hospital and their admission status. The Patient List provides a comprehensive overview and allows providers to rapidly navigate from one patient to another without needing to search specifically for each chart.

This method also minimizes the number of steps required to find each patient, streamlining the rounding process significantly. For instance, a provider can quickly click on a patient's name from the list and access their chart without any additional searches or navigation through schedules or dashboards.

In contrast, while the Provider Schedule and EMR dashboard may provide useful information, they often lack the consolidated patient-focused view that the Patient List offers. The search function can certainly be helpful, but it can be time-consuming if there are many patients with similar names or when specific details about a patient are not readily at hand. Therefore, accessing the Patient List is generally the fastest and most straightforward way to manage patient care during rounds.