NEW: Message from Infection Prevention regarding PPE guidance

As we navigate the rapidly evolving clinical situation around COVID-19, the safety of our health care team is a top priority for Vanderbilt University Medical Center. We recognize that there is a fair amount of different guidance regarding the care of suspect and confirmed COVID patients. View...

NEW: Weekly COVID Clinical Guidance Summary

Clinical recommendations for treatment of COVID-19 adult patients, written by faculty in Infectious Diseases, Emergency Medicine, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Hospital/General Medicine, Cardiology, and Radiology. View...

NEW: Isolation guidance for staff exposed to COVID-19

Guidance for both clinical and household exposure to the coronavirus. View...

NEW: Valet parking to be suspended except at Cancer Center

Effective Wednesday morning, we will be discontinuing valet services at all locations with the exception of Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center entrance on Pierce Avenue. View...

NEW: Employee notification on billing for COVID-19

Employees and their dependents covered under VUMC medical insurance benefits who present for a COVID-19 assessment and, if applicable, laboratory testing should not be assessed any copayments, coinsurance, or deductibles. View...

NEW: How to donate hand-sewn face masks

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has an adequate supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) currently on hand to protect its employees and patients from COVID-19. However, the global supply for this equipment continues to be uncertain and we are actively taking steps to secure more supplies. Many individuals, groups and businesses from the community have generously offered to help assist in our preparedness efforts by sewing cloth masks. View...

NEW: Another option for back-up child care through Wyndy

If you are in need of one-day backup child care, Wyndy can help. Wyndy is a babysitting app that serves more than 18,000 families in 22 cities. Please note: Wyndy is not subsidized by VUMC. View...

NEW: VUMC ceasing cash collections; credit card acceptance continues

To decrease incidence of possible COVID-19 exposures we are limiting trips to the cashier's offices and banks. As of Wednesday morning, March 25, we are discontinuing taking cash and checks and accepting credit cards only for on-site visits during this time. View...

UPDATED: For those discharged to home without COVID-19 testing

Guidance for those who do not have clinical symptoms indicating COVID-19: "You were not tested for COVID-19 today because you are not showing symptoms that you are infected." View...

UPDATED: For those discharged to home with possible COVID-19

Guidance for those who do not have clinical symptoms indicating COVID-19: "You MAY have a virus called COVID-19, also known as novel coronavirus." View...

REMINDER: Mandatory COVID-19 screening for employees to begin Wednesday

To protect patients and co-workers, beginning Wednesday evening March 25, all Vanderbilt University Medical Center employees will need to undergo temperature screening each day for signs of possible COVID-19 infection before being allowed to report to work. View...