Monthly Archives: March 2020

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. Continue reading →

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. Continue reading →

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. Continue reading →

Step-by-step considerations and guidance for intubation of enhanced precautions patients. Continue reading →

From eStar to Zoom, information technology is vital to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s response to COVID-19. Continue reading →

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. Continue reading →

Patients should be placed in adjacent rooms, if possible. Continue reading →

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

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. Continue reading →

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