Daily Archives: March 18, 2020

Update on patient billing for COVID-19 testing

VUMC’s Department of Finance provides details about billing for COVID-19 testing. Continue reading

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Download vumc2go, a new workforce app, to connect to COVID-19 updates

A new mobile app, vumc2go, connects members of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center community to current COVID-19 news and updates with just a few taps of the finger. Continue reading

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OR regulations to preserve essential supplies outlined

We are immediately implementing emergency measures to conserve our resources to maximize our ability to care for our patients. Continue reading

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Latest clinical updates on PPE usage, discharge instructions, isolation guidance and more

This is the link to the latest clinical updates at the COVID-19 site, including: PPE usage; isolation guidance for staff exposed to COVID-19; cleaning and hand hygiene products; updated discharge instructions for patients with diagnosed or possible CO… Continue reading

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Updated guidance for employees returning from travel

Guidelines for employees returning from travel outside the Nashville region, including international travelers. Continue reading

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New visitation policy to take effect at hospitals and clinics

Effective Thursday, March 19, Vanderbilt University Medical Center is implementing a revised and more restricted Hospital and Clinic Patient Visitor Policy for the Vanderbilt Health system. Continue reading

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Message from Dr. C. Wright Pinson, Deputy CEO and Chief Health System Officer

Colleagues, As we outlined in an earlier message, the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase in Nashville and throughout Tennessee. The growing presence of the coronavirus has us continually reassessing our preparedness and the steps we feel ar… Continue reading

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