NEW: VUMC partners with local hotels to provide housing options for frontline employees
As VUMC continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, many frontline employees are likely experiencing additional stressors. To help alleviate some of this stress, the Medical Center is working with local hotels to provide nearby temporary housing options for these employees. View...
NEW: Stay at Home orders can create questions from law enforcement about work and home travel
Governor Lee's "Stay at Home" order is an important step toward social distancing efforts and keeping everyone safe. However, the order allows local and state law enforcement agencies to question Tennesseans whether they are in public on essential business. View...
UPDATED: Exposure guidelines for workforce members
You must self-monitor for symptoms for 14 days after exposure. Look for any new onset respiratory symptoms, including loss of smell (without other neurologic symptoms), or fever. View...
UPDATED: Standard operating procedure for obtaining procedural informed consent during COVID-19 pandemic
The process for obtaining appropriate procedural informed consent from patients has been revised to decrease the risk of transmitting infection during the COVID-19 pandemic. View...
REMINDER: Process for review and approval for VUMC COVID-19 data
As a part of our efforts to support COVID-19, there are many requests for VUMC data to be shared publicly. The External Data Review Committee was established several years ago to review clinical data submissions. View...
NEW: This week's Good Job Report
"We appreciate you. We see you. Thank you for all you are doing to help keep our community healthy, safe and heal." View...
REMINDER: Call for videos: Announcing VUMC Shout Outs!
With hundreds of our team members working remotely during the COVID-19 response, many have asked how they can show support to their frontline colleagues working at the hospitals and clinics. That's why this week, VUMC Strategic Marketing is launching a new "VUMC Shout Outs" playlist on YouTube. View...