Daily Archives: March 20, 2020
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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. Continue reading
REMINDER: VUMC to hold twice weekly Red Cross blood drives
The American Red Cross faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations during the coronavirus pandemic. To help, the American Red Cross will be holding twice weekly blood drives at Vanderbilt University Medical… Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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% r… Continue reading
REMINDER: Download vumc2go, a new workforce app, to connect to news updates
A new mobile app, vumc2go, connects members of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center community to current news and updates. Install MDM to access the VUMC App Store with Hub to get vumc2go. Continue reading