Daily Archives: May 1, 2018
VUMC in the news
A roundup of a few recent stories from the press about Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Continue reading
Remote microphone system helps increase vocabulary of children with hearing loss
Children with hearing loss who use remote microphone systems (RMS) at home have access to about 42 percent more words each day, providing a critical boost to vocabulary and language learning, a Vanderbilt study has found. Continue reading
From music to medicine, Eye Institute’s Sobel follows her heart
The intricacies of preparing a reed for an oboe resembles the skill set necessary for oculoplastic surgery. As a once aspiring oboist, Rachel Sobel, MD, relates to the comparison. Continue reading
“Property Brothers” help VUMC employee create her dream house
Spending lots of money, feeling lots of stress: typical house renovation. Being on national television at the same time: not typical. Carson Padgett, manager of Pharmacy Inpatient Clinical Operations, gives an inside view of what it’s like to have your… Continue reading
Newborn Nursery home to Preds’ youngest fans
The babies, along with their parents, worked with local photographer Stephanie Zachariason (using gear supplied by the Predators) to show that, when it comes to cheering for the Stanley Cup to come to Nashville, age is no barrier. Continue reading
Recent changes to eStar outlined
Below is an overview of some recently implemented changes within eStar, as well as some that are coming soon. Continue reading
Gerald Hickson: Culture Survey helps strengthen VUMC culture of safety
A critical underpinning in pursuit of a culture of safety is an environment which allows for staff to speak up and, when needed, deliver respectful non-judgmental feedback to their colleagues, regardless of position. Continue reading
What a woman heart attack survivor wants us to teach our daughters
VUMC Culture Survey continues
This year, the survey will be comprised of three surveys — the nursing survey, safety culture survey, and the employee engagement survey. The survey is open through May 15. Continue reading