Monthly Archives: March 2020
NEW: Message from Dr. C. Wright Pinson about how preparation and teamwork have prepared us for the days ahead
The rapid rise in the number of assessment site screenings we are finding as COVID-19 positive, along with more inpatients in our hospitals, combined with increasing cases in Nashville and across Tennessee, means the road ahead will be steeper for a wh… Continue reading
NEW: VUMC has center-based back-up child slots available
Effectively immediately, Vanderbilt University Medical Center has limited temporary back-up care for medical center employees in direct patient facing roles on a first come, first served basis. Continue reading
NEW: Changes coming for Zoom users
The VUMC Software Store is sharing information to clarify confusion around Vanderbilt University Zoom accounts and VUMC Zoom Accounts. Continue reading
NEW: Medical students launch COVID-19 Family Assistance website
We are Vanderbilt students who are looking to provide assistance to Vanderbilt health care workers who need help while serving at the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
REMINDER: Additional dates announced for 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 blood drives at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in va… Continue reading
NEW: Admission or follow-up of known or suspected COVID-19 patients in pediatric ambulatory clinics
All ambulatory patients will be screened for possible COVID-19 symptoms or exposure either before arrival to clinic or during clinic check-in or triage based on current VUMC guidelines. Continue reading