Monthly Archives: March 2020

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has an adequate supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) currently on hand to protect its employees and patients from COVID-19. However, the global supply for this equipment continues to be uncertain and we are… Continue reading →

Guidance for those who do not have clinical symptoms indicating COVID-19: “You were not tested for COVID-19 today because you are not showing symptoms that you are infected.” Continue reading →

Employees and their dependents covered under VUMC medical insurance benefits who present for a COVID-19 assessment and, if applicable, laboratory testing should not be assessed any copayments, coinsurance, or deductibles. Continue reading →

As we navigate the rapidly evolving clinical situation around COVID-19, the safety of our health care team is a top priority for Vanderbilt University Medical Center. We recognize that there is a fair amount of different guidance regarding the care of … Continue reading →

Effective Wednesday morning, we will be discontinuing valet services at all locations with the exception of Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center entrance on Pierce Avenue. Continue reading →

Guidance for those who do not have clinical symptoms indicating COVID-19: “You MAY have a virus called COVID-19, also known as novel coronavirus.” Continue reading →

Guidance for both clinical and household exposure to the coronavirus. Continue reading →

Clinical recommendations for treatment of COVID-19 adult patients, written by faculty in Infectious Diseases, Emergency Medicine, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Hospital/General Medicine, Cardiology, and Radiology. Continue reading →

To decrease incidence of possible COVID-19 exposures we are limiting trips to the cashier’s offices and banks. As of Wednesday morning, March 25, we are discontinuing taking cash and checks and accepting credit cards only for on-site visits during this… Continue reading →

Hi, everyone. As you have heard by now, Metro government announced a “Safer at Home” order for Nashville directing businesses to close — except for those working in essential services. To avoid any doubt, VUMC — including all of us working here — ar… Continue reading →