NEW: Message from Dr. C. Wright Pinson on flex and emergency staffing and wearing of masks

In the midst of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, I want to share a sincere thank you for all that you have done so far, what you are doing today, and as we prepare for the coming days and weeks. View...

NEW: Employees in patient care areas allowed (but not required) to wear masks

All employees working in inpatient units, ambulatory clinic spaces, and procedural areas will be allowed (but not required) to wear procedural/surgical or cloth face masks while in their respective clinical care settings. View...

NEW: What mask do I wear? VUMC masking guidance

For your safety and to prevent spread of COVID-19, a guide to which mask to wear and how to wear it. View...

UPDATED: VUMC employee guidance for use of fabric facemasks

Some employees have asked about wearing a mask while on the VUMC campus. VUMC employees may wear fabric facemasks under the following rules. View...

NEW: Information technology aids COVID-19 response at VUMC

From eStar to Zoom, information technology is vital to Vanderbilt University Medical Center's response to COVID-19. View...

NEW: Food donation guidelines for donors and employees

When a VUMC employee receives a request or offer for donated meals or snacks this procedure should be followed to both receive and distribute food donations. View...

NEW: Extended use of PPE: cohorting COVID-19 patients

Generally, personal protective equipment (PPE) is intended to be used for only one patient encounter. However, when caring for patients with the same contagious diagnosis, it is sometimes acceptable to use PPE for an extended period. View...

NEW: Guidelines for outpatient imaging and labs

Outpatient testing (lab, imaging, etc.) remains open; however, we ask for you to consider the following guidelines when seeing patients that may require testing. View...

NEW: Intubation considerations for enhanced precautions patients

Step-by-step considerations and guidance for intubation of enhanced precautions patients. View...

NEW: Guidance for caring for skilled nursing facility residents being admitted after COVID-19 exposure

Patients should be placed in adjacent rooms, if possible. View...

REMINDER: Video on who should get tested for COVID-19

Dr. Tom Talbot, Vanderbilt's chief hospital epidemiologist, talks about who should be tested for the novel coronavirus and why ... with a special message for spring allergy sufferers. View...