What action does a nurse take when she exits the patient's workspace after closing the Routing section?

When a nurse exits the patient's workspace after closing the Routing section, a message is sent as part of the workflow in EpicCare. This indicates that the actions taken in the Routing section are communicated to other relevant members of the care team. It ensures that anyone involved in the patient's care is updated about the status of the orders or tasks that have been addressed during that session.

In the context of using Epic, sending a message can be crucial for maintaining effective communication among healthcare providers. This helps in assuring that necessary follow-ups are initiated and that any changes or updates in a patient's care plan are appropriately disseminated.

While finalizing orders or saving the patient's chart are important actions within the Epic system, these functions typically occur within specific workflows and are not automatically triggered by merely closing the Routing section. Hence, it is essential for users to understand that the closing action specifically activates the sending of a communication message regarding any updates made during that session.