UPDATE: Clearance from isolation for suspected and confirmed COVID patients

Except for rare situations, a test-based strategy is no longer recommended to determine when to discontinue transmission-based precautions. Meeting criteria for discontinuation of transmission-based precautions is not a prerequisite for discharge. View...

NEW: Universal masking guidance

Given what we have learned about COVID-19, universal masking, in addition to social distancing and frequent hand hygiene, will help prevent spread secondary to pre-symptomatic or asymptomatic infection. View...

UPDATE: PPE FAQs

Health care personnel must wear eye protection and surgical/procedural masks with direct, prolonged patient interactions. View...

UPDATE: Discharge instructions for patients with confirmed COVID-19

While at home, it is important that you isolate yourself from others and watch for worsening symptoms. View...

UPDATE: Discharge instructions for patients with possible COVID-19

Assume that you have the virus until you know for sure that you don't. View...

UPDATE: Hotel stay program extended through December

VUMC's popular hotel stay program will continue for the remainder of the year. Employees who work with or near patients may take advantage of VUMC's partnership with local hotels to provide temporary housing options near the main campus. View...