Message from Dr. C. Wright Pinson, Deputy CEO and Chief Health System Officer
Colleagues, This afternoon, Vanderbilt University Medical Center accepted its first COVID-19 positive hospital patient. The patient, an adult, who was seen previously in one of our clinics, is currently in stable condition and being cared for in an isolated area of one of our facilities. View...
Information from VUMC Supply Chain
VUMC Supply Chain continues to work with all areas across the enterprise to ensure adequate supplies are available. View...
New guidelines for VUMC-sponsored events
In response to the presence of COVID-19 in Nashville, effective immediately through the end of April, VUMC will cancel all VUMC-sponsored events involving invited attendees and speakers from outside the organization. View...
Updates to VUMC patient visitor policy
As VUMC continues to take preventative measures for our patients, families, visitors and health care teams, we are restricting access points at our hospitals and clinics. At these entry points, family members and visitors will be screened in accordance with our restricted visitor access policy. View...
Information from Occupational Health about self monitoring
When Occupational Health determines that a VUMC employee has been exposed to the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, it will send an email to the employee. It is important that employees check their email regularly for messages from VUMC Occupational Health, and follow any and all instructions. View...
VUMC designated COVID-19 assessment sites
For patients and employees with respiratory illnesses who need assessment for COVID-19, Vanderbilt Health has established these designated assessment sites. View...
Hotlines available for people with coronavirus symptoms
Tennesseans who have questions about COVID-19 should call the Coronavirus Public Information Line, (877) 857-2945. Vanderbilt Health patients and employees with fever, cough and shortness of breath seeking more information about possible COVID-19 infection should call (888) 312-0847. View...
Obtaining COVID-19 lab specimens, main campus
Step-by-step instructions from the Department of Infection Prevention for obtaining COVID-19 lab specimens at main campus locations. Walk specimens on ice to the lab. View...
Obtaining COVID-19 lab specimens, off main campus
Step-by-step instructions from the Department of Infection Prevention for obtaining COVID-19 lab specimens at non-main campus locations. Courier specimens on ice to the lab. View...