COVID-19 update October 23, 2020

Vanderbilt University Medical Center offers asymptomatic COVID-19 testing through the Occupational Health Clinic for its employees for work requirements, such as VUMC international travel. As a convenience, beginning Nov. 1, VUMC will offer employees the opportunity to receive asymptomatic testing at two locations for COVID-19 for non-work-related reasons. View...

NEW: Masking keeps you safe


It remains a requirement that you wear an appropriate mask at all VUMC locations. Remember, when everyone is wearing a mask, it helps reduce the likelihood of the spread of COVID-19. View...

REMINDER: Joint statement from Nashville hospitals about COVID-19


With increasing COVID-19 cases and a rising positivity rate in Middle Tennessee, Nashville's four largest hospitals joined together this week to appeal to the citizens of the region to practice diligent hand hygiene, remain socially distanced and wear masks at all times while in public. View...

UPDATE: Video offers tips for interacting with patients while in PPE


The video, "Smile with Your Eyes," provides important insights for how to enhance interactions with patients and how to effectively communicate while in PPE. View...

REMINDER: VUMC resource identifies COVID-19 funding opportunities across all scientific disciplines


Edge for Scholars, a community site for researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has developed a resource to exhaustively identify COVID-19 funding opportunities across all scientific disciplines. View...