NEW: Information about collecting swab samples for COVID-19

This week, VUMC began testing all asymptomatic inpatients on admission for COVID-19. Samples for COVID-19 testing are collected through either a bilateral nares, single nasopharyngeal (NP) or single oropharyngeal (OP) swab. View...

UPDATED: Staff screening locations with new locations added at VWCH

Staff continue to be required each shift to report through these entrances to be screened for COVID-19 symptoms and have their temperature screened. Staff will also be screened for whether they are wearing a mask. View...

NEW: This week's Good Job Report

Thank you for your courage, your expertise and most of all for your heart. From one nurse to another - you are an example of what we all wanted to be! View...

NEW: Years ago Neil Stinson trained to care for Ebola patients. Now he is on the front lines of COVID.

Neil Stinson has been a pediatric emergency room nurse for a number of years. Last year he became an intensive care nurse and joined the LifeFlight team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Lately, since he's been working in Vanderbilt's dedicated COVID-19 unit, he's noticed that lots of people are paying attention to his job. View...

NEW: Notice about adult medical treatment during COVID-19

This document highlights key updates to VUMC's COVID-19 treatment guidelines since the last release. Note: this is an edocs document which is accessible only by computers at VUMC or by users at home using the VUMC virtual private network. View...

NEW: Notice about pediatric medical treatment during COVID-19

This document highlights key updates to VUMC's COVID-19 treatment guidelines since the last release. Note: this is an edocs document which is accessible only by computers at VUMC or by users at home using the VUMC virtual private network. View...