NEW: Message from Dr. C. Wright Pinson, Deputy CEO and Chief Health System Officer, on flex staffing
Colleagues, There is much information being broadcast in various ways regarding COVID-19 and changes are rapidly occurring. Our focus at VUMC continues to be on the safety and well-being of our patients and staff. View...
NEW: Blood conservation strategies announced for VUMC
The American Red Cross, VUMC's main blood supplier, has shared with us that mass cancellations of more than 4,500 blood drives during the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in more than 140,000 fewer blood units donated. In anticipation of at least a 25% reduction in the blood supply, the VUMC Transfusion Committee drafted these best practice guidelines for appropriate use of blood products to help us all conserve VUMC's blood supply. Additionally, two best practice alerts went live in eStar on March 18 to assist with ordering appropriate packed red blood cell and fresh frozen plasma blood orders. See the link at the bottom of the story. View...
NEW: Provider guidance about use of telehealth
During the COVID-19 outbreak, patients can be seen while they are at home via telehealth within My Health at Vanderbilt. Telehealth options are available for patients, regardless of insurance. View...
NEW: Social distancing steps implemented on VUMC shuttles
VUMC will be limiting each bus to 1 rider per seat in order to limit exposure between passengers. Changes will be made to peak service routes to accommodate riders. View...
UPDATED: Approved cleaning products and hand sanitizer information
The following products have been approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Infection Prevention to use for COVID-19. View...
REMINDER: New visitor policy now in effect at hospitals and clinics
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has implemented a revised and more restricted Hospital and Clinic Patient Visitor Policy for the Vanderbilt Health system. View...
REMINDER: VUMC coronavirus website has latest information
The website "Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Employees and Patients" contains all Vanderbilt University Medical Center COVID-19-related information and links to other COVID-19 resources. View...