Where should a physician navigate to order a patient’s home medication if it was not originally ordered?

Navigating to the Home Meds tab of the Orders activity is the correct approach for a physician who needs to order a patient's home medication that was not initially included. This tab is specifically designed to facilitate the addition or modification of medications that a patient is currently taking at home.

Using the Orders activity ensures that all medication orders are recorded in the context of the patient's ongoing care plan, which is essential for alerting other providers about the patient's medication regimen during their hospitalization. This functionality supports the continuity of care by documenting home medications alongside inpatient medications, allowing for a comprehensive view of the patient's treatment plan.

Other sections, such as the Discharge Summary or the Patient’s History in the EMR, do not provide the functionality to directly order medications. The Medications tab in the main dashboard might display ongoing medications but is not tailored for the specific task of inputting new orders. Thus, the Orders activity is the most effective and appropriate choice for ordering home meds.